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2009 CEO Conference Highlights
The 2009 National CEO Conference brought together more than 1,600 participants from 132 universities around the country. Over 70 outstanding speakers presented in this two and a half day event. They presented topics, such as how to create a one-page business plan, raising your first round of capital and tips for Internet marketing. Special sessions were also offered specifically for entrepreneurship in the arts, technology and for faculty.
Speakers included: Peter Thomas of LifePilot, John Hughes of Coleman Foundation, Mike Michalowicz of Obsidian Launch LLC and author of The Toliet Paper Entrepreneur, Michael VanGrinsven of Northwestern Mutual, and Al Grossman of Con-Tech Lighting. During the conference Alfredo Molina, the founder of The Molina Group, was inducted into the CEO Hall of Fame. He shared stories of success and inspiration with the audience.
Students also had the opportunity to compete in Best Chapter Awards, an Elevator Pitch competition, and Global Student Entrepreneur Awards.
2009 CEO Best Chapter Award Winners
Teaching Entrepreneurship
Canisius University
Campus E-Diffusion
University of Houston
Entrepreneur Intern for a Day
Florida State University
In-Person Networking
Florida State University
CEO Chapter Business
Metropolitan University
CEO Chapter Website
Brigham Young University
Chapter Fundraising Idea or Event
Radford University
Chapter Business Plan
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Chapter Exhibit
Miami University
CEO Chapter Marketing Plan
Texas Christianity University
Electronic Based Networking
Metropolitan University
CEO Student Leader
Mack Haisten,
Texas Christianity University
CEO Chapter Advisor
Dr. Nicolas Rosario,
Metropolitan University
Overall Chapter
Texas Christianity University
2009 Elevator Pitch Winners
1st Place Winner- $2,500
Zander Woodford-Smith, Embry-Riddle University
2nd Place Winner- $2,000
Maria Holt, University of Missouri-Columbia
3rd Place Winner- $1,500
Dean Lovewell, University of Pittsburgh
4th Place Winner- $1,000
Megan Orbe, University of Missouri-Columbia