Entrepreneurship Is For Everyone

Global Entrepreneurship Week is a movement that celebrates the empowerment of entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world – especially those who face structural barriers or may have never considered the idea of launching a startup. Each November, over 10 million people take part in thousands of activities, competitions and events that inspire them to act and provide them with the knowledge, experience and connections they need to succeed.

GEW will be celebrated on Nov. 17-21, 2024 at the WT Enterprise Center!

Global Entrepreneurship Week Is Nov. 17 - 21

Mon., Nov. 17

6 – 7:30pm

AI For the Everyday Entrepreneur

Discover how AI can work for your business in this hands-on workshop with Parker Settle, co-founder of Synapse Chat. Learn how to create custom AI agents that understand your company, customers, and goals.

Explore how AI can automate tasks, support your team, and provide insights tailored to your operations. See a live demo, learn how to onboard your own agent, and get practical tips for using AI to improve decision-making and customer service.

You’ll leave ready to use AI that helps your business work smarter and faster.

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Tues., Nov. 18

8:30am – 11:30am

Your Brand Online: From Strategy to Website Launch

Hosted by Aaron Soto, founder of Sueño & Co.

Bring your brand to life online with this hands-on Squarespace workshop. Learn how to design or refine a website that reflects your brand strategy, improves structure and flow, and prepares you for launch.

What You’ll Learn:
• How to connect brand identity to web design
• The essentials of Squarespace structure and templates
• How to build or refine your site with clarity and confidence
• What makes a website an effective business tool

What to Bring:
• Laptop
• Pre-workshop questionnaire (emailed before the event)
• Logo, brand colors, and basic content such as photos, about info, and service details

No design or coding experience needed. All participants will receive 25% off their first year of Squarespace hosting through Aaron’s partner program.

FREE WORKSHOP!

Tues., Nov. 18

6 – 8 pm

Supper Club: Personal Branding; Memorable for the Right Reasons

 

Supper Clubs bring together women in business from across the Panhandle for an evening of mentorship, shared stories, and celebration. This session features Mary Coyne from MCMC and Melissa White, assistant vice president for academic affairs at WTAMU, who will lead a lively discussion on building your personal brand and clarifying your message. Learn how to define who you are, what you do and why it matters in a way that feels authentic and confident.

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Wed., Nov. 19

9-10:30 am

Today’s Company Culture

Discover how a strong and positive company culture can transform your workplace. Business leaders from a variety of industries will share real experiences and strategies for creating environments where people feel valued, motivated, and supported.

Designed for small businesses and growing companies, this session offers practical takeaways on how culture impacts retention, performance, and long-term success, along with ways to shape a workplace that encourages growth and collaboration.

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Thurs., Nov. 20

8:30-10:30 am

Coffee with the Chamber

In partnership with the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, this special panel highlights the real stories of local entrepreneurs who are building, growing, and sustaining their businesses. Panelists will share their personal journeys, their challenges, successes, and lessons learned, as well as how they discovered and engaged with the WT Enterprise Center along the way. This event is designed to inspire and encourage, offering practical takeaways for anyone just starting out or working to expand their business. Most importantly, it is a chance to connect with Amarillo’s entrepreneurial community and learn directly from those who are shaping its future.

A Supporting Small Business Initiative Free Event.

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Fri., Nov. 21

5:30 – 8 pm

Harvesting Success

Harvesting Success is a student pitch event and vendor fair celebrating innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship in the community. Students from the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business will present their business ideas and compete for scholarships after a semester of preparation and refinement.

More than 20 local vendors, food trucks, and makers will be on site, offering handmade, homegrown, and locally produced goods. With live music and a festive atmosphere, this event blends fresh ideas with fresh products, creating an inspiring evening to support emerging entrepreneurs and shop local.

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Our GEW Partners

WT College of Business

WTAMU Paul & Virginia Engler College of Business

America's SBDC (WTAMU)

America's SBDC at WT

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