Join the HBS Club of Charlotte as we present Paul Wetenhall, President of the Ben Craig Center, and Ross Annable, former interim President of the Ben Craig Center (and HBS alumnus) for a discussion on "Entrepreneurship in Turbulent Economic Times" followed by a CONNECTIONS networking event on Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 at 6:30pm.

Date:  Tuesday, May 12th

Time:  6:30pm

 Location:  Ben Craig Center, 8701 Mallard Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262

Cost:  $20

Connections Event:  Our final gala Connections networking event of the year will occur immediately following this meeting in the Courtyard of the Ben Craig Center including drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres

RSVP:  Click Here to sign-up via the HBS Club Website or send an email to Grace Hayes

About the Event:

 The global economic crisis has brought focus to "firms too big to fail".  Locally, we have felt the risks associated with our region's financial services sector concentration.  For a positive response, attend our May 12th "Entrepreneurship in Turbulent Times" program which will stimulate thinking about the importance of entrepreneurial capitalism to economic well-being locally and globally.

Guest speakers, Ross Annable and Paul Wetenhall, will update us on the latest research about how innovative entrepreneurs drive economic growth globally.  We will learn how the Charlotte region compares... entrepreneurial hot spot or big company town?  The program will introduce us to Charlott's key entrepreneurial and innovation assets and how these can be leveraged to grow successful ventures in turbulent times.  And, we will have a chance to meet some Ben Craig Center entrepreneurs.  You can expect to take away a new perspective and specific ideas about how we can engage successfully with entrepreneurs.  Learn more about the Ben Craig Center here.