November is recognized as National Entrepreneurship Month. According to the US Department of Commerce, “entrepreneurs are responsible for virtually all new job growth across the county.” However, local entrepreneurs have the opportunity to transform from within by providing jobs, products and services to limited resource communities.
The Community and Economic Development Unit of the Cooperative Extension Program at Prairie View A&M University will be celebrating the remarkable successes of entrepreneurs from right in our counties. Today, these visionaries and risk takers play a critical role in growing our economy, creating jobs and innovating products and services across our state and counties. Come out to our flagship event called “The Art of Startup” to learn from their startup stories of success, failure, setbacks, comebacks and how they are thriving in today’s business world.
Seniors students from Carl Wunsche Sr. High School, professionals, and business owners were among the 40 participants in attendance. The following topics were covered:
- The Cooperative Extension Program Overview
- What is a County Extension Agent
- What it takes to be an Entrepreneur
- Buying and Selling a Business in Today’s Market
- Branding You
- Fireside Chat with Featured Entrepreneurs
Attendees were engaged and ask questions about entrepreneurship and more. Participant Satisfaction Surveys was utilized to capture knowledge gained, content and future actions. Overall, 90% of the participants were highly satisfied with the quality of the event and looking forward to participating in Harris County upcoming CED programs. Participants also received professional folders including information about our Cooperative Extension Program filled with goodies from the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences.
Participant’s Testimonials
“I really enjoyed listening to the speakers and facilitators of the event.”
“Hearing the speakers share their personal success/failures really inspired me to become a better student.”
“I wish I knew about the Cooperative Extension Program, before I brought my first business, the knowledge and expertise they process is amazing and it’s a free resource to the community.”
Source: https://www.mbda.gov/news/blog/2011/11/celebrating-nationalentrepreneurship-month/
This work was supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 1890 Extension Formula Program projects under Section 1444.
Guest speakers and presenters
Natriez Peterson
CED Extension Agent, Harris County
(713) 274-0988
nbpeterson@pvamu.edu