Esprit Entrepreneur 2014 Reception

Now in its 30th year, Esprit is the region's top event for entrepreneurial success. Join the Boulder Chamber and Amy Cosper, VP and Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, and local entrepreneurs for this two day event and learn how to Soar through Change. The one constant in today's and tomorrow's marketplace is change. At this year's Esprit Entrepreneur, the Boulder Chamber gathers leading experts and business leaders to show innovative ways to transform change from uncertainty to success. Learn what the future holds, find out how to manage through "chaos," discover how to create positive market disruption, and get the real scoop on how to use social media to drive customer awareness! New this year is the Esprit Venture Challenge, an exciting competition in which Boulder startups can compete for prizes and the honor of being crowned Venture of the Year.

 

Amy Cosper
@EntMagazineAmy
VP and Editor in Chief
Entrepreneur Magazine

Panel and Speaker Information

Entrepreneurial Leadership  To Twitter^TM, for their entrepreneurial leadership, vision, and work in building their company into high growth and success. Twitter, which acquired Boulder-based Gnip, has been a positive disruptive force in helping companies understand that the thoughts, conversations, and debates expressed in public social conversation have unlimited value and near limitless application.

Esprit Impact  To the Boulder County Farmers' Markets, for creating an entrepreneurial solution to social and environmental problems. The Farmers' Markets have been a foundation for Boulder's pioneering model of a livable, collaborative space in which creative people meet, share ideas, and fashion innovative solutions. Moreover, they have sustained the farm-to-table food model that is expanding nationwide to promote better nutrition and environmental responsibility.  Accepting the award is Brian Coppom, Executive Director, on behalf of the founders and supporters*.
 
Entrepreneur of the Year  To Sam and Cheryl Sussman of Eight Days a Week, for their innovation, determination and success that exemplify the Boulder community. Eight Days has thrived for decades in an ever-changing industry by adopting innovative technologies and services, from employing the first color copier in Boulder to offering 3D scanning and printing, along with environmentally-friendly practices. 

Venture of the Year Award -  The winner of the Esprit Venture Challenge, Boulder's own startup competition, which brings together the established and startup business communities. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE VENTURE: http://bit.ly/EspritVentureChallenge October 22 VIP Reception 5:30-7:30pm - eTown Hall
Sponsored by Colorado PERA and A Spice of Life Catering & Events

October 23 Program Schedule: St. Julien Hotel & Spa
8:00-6:30pm
8:15am - Doors Open with Continental Breakfast
By attending this event, photographs of event and individuals will be public and possibly used on future marketing for the Boulder Chamber and its associated members. 
Dress is business casual.