From February 11 to the 18th, the United States is celebrating and empowering entrepreneurship as part of NatlEshipWeek, otherwise known as National Entrepreneurship Week. This weekly celebration was founded in 2006 for the third week of February through a "non-partisan, congressionally chartered initiative." H. Res. 699, which created the National Entrepreneurship Week, states that the celebrations will focus "on the innovative ways in which entrepreneurship education can bring together the core academic, technical, and problem solving skills essential for future entrepreneurs and successful workers in future workplaces."
Years after being introduced, the week became "dormant" in its celebrations. In response, Joe Kapp, a serial entrepreneur, and Amber Ravenscroft, an entrepreneurship educator, launched their vision to grow National Entrepreneurship Week; it was then reborn as NatlEshipWeek. Learn more about the various events and celebrations happening nationwide!
Events & Participation
To begin celebrations, NatlEshipWeek is having daily themes to engage communities all over the United States. Read the themes below!
NatlEshipWeek has a series of events planned around the country, in person and online! Some include:
- The Eccentric Entrepreneur
- Discussion that brings light issues faced by all entrepreneurs.
- Selling Your Art Online
- Learn about the process of properly selling your art.
- SBA Day: Your Biz Roadmap
- Join the U.S. Small Business Administration and learn of various fundamentals for your business.
A week after NatlEshipWeek, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will be hosting a #WEWednesday event that focuses on women entrepreneurs and how to secure funding for small businesses. The event will take place February 22 at 11:30am MT.
The Community Economic Development (CED) Program is also celebrating entrepreneurs by highlighting their program's work towards "fostering equitable and inclusive community economic development efforts." They also aim to support entrepreneurship in all low-income children, families, and individuals. Their programs create various jobs, help meet needs of communities, and provide access to capital for entrepreneurs.
Importance of Entrepreneurship
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which aims to protect investors, maintain markets, and facilitate capital formation, celebrates National Entrepreneurship Week. The SEC has a variety of clips sharing the importance of entrepreneurship. Each clip discusses different aspects of entrepreneurship like small business capital, investors, diversity, and maintaining sustainability.
Importance of Small Business Capital Formation
Entrepreneurs and Investors: Tips for A Good Partnership
Diversity and Inclusion in Access to Capital
Sustainability and Support
OSU Resources
The Edmon Low Library has a variety of information on entrepreneurship. This includes:
- Scott, Klobuchar declare National Entrepreneurship Week and Reintroduce Legislation to Boost Entrepreneurship in 21st Century
- Ranking Member Luetkemeyer Issues Statement on National Entrepreneurship Week
OSU also has the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship as an entrepreneurial catalyst for OSU students, faculty and staff, alumni, and the State of Oklahoma. The Center offers hands-on experiences with multiple industry experts and successful entrepreneurs. They also offer a variety of initiatives including:
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