The 2010 Collegiate Entrepreneurs Iowa Conference
on the NIACC Campus

A Conference to Promote and Cultivate Entrepreneurship
Friday, February 26, 2010

Speakers

Keynote speakers:

Joe Keeley- College Nannies & Tutors

The winner of the 2003 Global Student Entrepreneur Award, Joe Keeley is the President & CEO of College Nannies & Tutors, the franchisor of the nation’s largest nanny and tutor company. An Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 Company, College Nannies & Tutors was founded by Keeley in 2001 while earning a degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of St. Thomas in St.Paul, MN and being a nanny (“manny”) himself for two boys during school. While a student, Keeley and College Nannies & Tutors earned such accolades as the Minnesota Collegiate Entrepreneur Award, Great Lakes Collegiate Entrepreneur of the Year as well as the Global Student Entrepreneur Award.

Following graduation, Keeley and College Nannies & Tutors earned investment from Wayzata, MN based Business Development Group and began franchising the concept. College Nannies & Tutors is now operating locations on both coasts and in the Midwest and has been featured in such media outlets as Newsweek, USA Today, CNN, NPR and others. Keeley has been named as one of the “Top 25 under 25 to Watch” by Business Week Magazine, one of the “20 under 30 Who Will Change the World” by Citizen Culture magazine and one of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s “40 under 40” by age 27.

Keeley currently serves as President on the board of the Minnesota chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), is a past President of Bizlounge Network (2004 – 2006), and volunteers his time with organizations focused on the advancement of entrepreneurship including CEO, GSEA, BestPrep, Junior Achievement, WomenVenture and is a frequent guest lecturer and Entrepreneur in Residence at Colleges and Universities across the nation through DORM ROOM Entrepreneurship.

Keely offers this piece of takeaway advice, now knowing what he would have done differently- hire top talent sooner! College Nannies & Tutors Website Link

Jerome Love- Get Up, Get Out, and Start Something!

Born on a farm in Lake Providence, LA Jerome Love is the founder and President of the largest African American Tradeshow in the state of Texas, and author of the bestselling book entitled, Get Up, Get Out & Get Something!

With his phenomenal triumphs, you’d never guess that on February 14, 1995 he was expelled from high school 3 months prior to graduation, so, Love, is no stranger to adversity. He wanted a better quality of life for his family. Love began his first business at the age of 19. Through his continued struggles, he discovered a powerful formula for success that he affectionately refers to as GUGOGS, which stands for Get Up, Get Out & Get Something.  He has used this potent formula to become a leader in every field of business that he has entered, and build an enviable business enterprise, that includes: LHS Realty Group, where he serves as the Broker / Owner, Texas Black Expo, Inc., author of several books, and a professional speaker, all before the age of 30.  Recently he was named by the National Black MBA Association as their 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year.  He offers this piece of valuable hindsight, he wished he had listened to the people he asked for advice as well as prepared before jumping out there.

In his book, Get Up, Get Out, & Get Something he chronicles his unique journey and teaches readers how to create a “can’t fail” plan and how to take action toward targeted goals.  Love transparently shares how he turned his repeated struggles into incredible success prove how anyone can dig deep within and to discover the motive that fuels their motivation.  Jerome Love's Website Link

Breakout Session Speakers & Topics:

Brad & Angie Barber - Franchise business owners of Cabin Coffee Co. Brad and Angie Barber will motivate, inspire and help you find that place to start, your Vision!  Topic- Creating and developing successful business plans. (Pappajohn Center Room 117)

Dawn Bowlus - The Jacobson Institute offers a comprehensive youth entrepreneurship program including teacher training, customized Wed-based entrepreneurship curriculum, statewide business plan competition, conference opportunities, summer youth camps and ongoing support.  With 300+ Iowa teachers involved in the program and high school students from more than 200 districts statewide, find out how you can become part of this innovative, exciting initiative geared to help prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs. Teacher workshop topic- Hands On, Heads Up – Entrepreneurship in Iowa High Schools! (Recreation Center Room 113, Session 3 only- 12:30-1:05)

Mike Coon- Ideas can come from anywhere and when a company decides it’s not good business for them, then it just may be good business for you. Powerfilm is a developer and manufacturer of thin, flexible solar panels based on a proprietary low cost production process. The company's objective is to target the building integrated solar power market and to continue to supply products for selected portable and remote solar power applications.  Topic – Powerful ideas that lead to bright futures (Muse Norris Room EF)

Richard Dedor- He ran for Mayor at age 18, In order to have entrepreneurial success, you must be entrepreneurial in your life. It’s an attitude, It’s a way of life. Topic- The Time is Now … to Fail … and Succeed! (Pappajohn Center Room 225)

Ashley Dull- an emerging artist & entrepreneur in the Twin Cities, giving art shows and showing her work in local and state galleries and will share her path to success. Topic- Future Path. (Recreation Center Room 114)

Derek & Lizanne Engh- two entrepreneurs from Britt, IA will walk you through how they got started in the business by purchasing an existing business, who to listen to, and the things they have learned. Topic- Young entrepreneurship. (Pappajohn Center Room 224) 

Joe Keeley - Delivered by the 2003 Global Student Entrepreneur of the Year and Founder of a multi-million dollar national franchise brand, Joe Keeley will introduce attendees to the “One Page Business Plan” and “90 Day One Page Focus Plan”.  These two tools are used everyday by successful entrepreneurs and will add value to any entrepreneur’s toolbox.  Topic- FOCUS! – Real tools to help focus your thoughts to start or grow your business. (Muse Norris Room AD)

Don Liimatainen - Ablaze Custom Cleaning, He found the power and independence of self employment.  Don is a very motivational speaker and delivers a strong message.  Topic- The secret lessons my big brother taught me. (Mc Allister Hall Room 206B)

Jerome Love - Filled with tips, real-life business insights and inspiring tales, Get Up, Get Out, & Get Something, pulls no punches about what it really takes to succeed as the head of your own enterprise. If you are tired of the daily grind and have dreams of starting your own business or expanding an existing one, this is the workshop that will give you that proverbial shot in the arm. Topic- Get Up, Get Out & Get Something: 3 Simple Steps That Will Help You Turn Your Idea Into an Enterprise With Little or No Money! (Muse Norris Room BC)

Dane Maxwell- Dane will deliver an enthusiastic speech for he has a true passion for entrepreneurism and real estate. You will learn how to build a business backwards, without spending a dime, and without giving away a % to venture capitalists, how to side step credibility, even if you have none, how to charge full price and negotiate when people ask for a lower price.  Topic- Components required for a freedom based software service business. (Recreation Center Room 112, Session 1 & 2 only)

Spenser Stensrud - Catching air and eating pavement are just part of the extreme ups and downs Spencer Stensrude will share with you. Hear why now is the right time to start your business, and some steps you can take to make your odds of reaching success much greater.  Topic – The Adventure Business (Recreation Center Room 113, Session 1 and 2 only)

Julie Wright - She is an entrepreneur and has worked with entrepreneurs and small business owners for over 26 years in creating wealth and in growing more profitable businesses.  Topic- The 7 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid when Starting & Growing your Business. (Pappajohn Center Room 118)

Topic- Start your own CEO Club!  (Mc Allister Hall Room 209)

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