The 2007 CEO National Conference brought together over 1,300 participants from 135 Universities around the country (the largest number of universities ever represented at the national conference). Over 60 outstanding speakers participated in this two and a half day conference and talked about topics such as crafting a small business, bootstrap financing, accounting and legal issues, and starting and growing your own campus CEO organization. Special sessions were also offered specifically for entrepreneurship in the arts, technology, and for faculty.  Speakers included Jay Goltz, Artists’ Frame Shop; Steve Miller, Origin Ventures; John Hughes, The Coleman Foundation; Drew Wade, TurboHorse; Caralynn Nowinski, SanoGene; Rieva Lesonsky, Entrepreneur Media, Inc.; Peter Thomas, LifePilot.  Rieva Lesonsky was also awarded the “Outstanding Media Entrepreneurship Award”.  During the conference, several entrepreneurs were inducted into the CEO Hall of Fame:  Edward and Bettiann Gardner, Soft Sheen Products; Peter Thomas, Century 21 Real Estate Canada; Ron Rubin, Republic of Tea; Kenneth Hendricks, ABC Supply Company; Joshua James, Omniture.  The inductees shared their stories of success and inspiration with the audience. Students had the opportunity to compete in Best Chapter Awards, Experiential learning projects, Elevator Pitch competition, and Global Student Entrepreneur Awards.

Save the Date for 2008!

CHICAGO

Thursday, November 6 – Saturday, November 8, 2008

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel

2007 Conference Photos

2007 Program Book

View a list of the 2007 Chapter Awards Winners

View a list of the 2007 Elevator Pitch Competition Winners!