Social enterprise e.g. ideas for social or environmental change

Event: Medway Start Up

18 November 2011 South East

Entrepreneurs from across Medway toasted to their success at a networking event held to celebrate the area's newest company start ups.

Event: Market Stalls Event

14 November 2011 – 19 November 2011 East of England

The Business Studies team was awarded with a £1,000 prize for Creativity and Innovation at the National Muslim Teachers Awards.

This money was invested in a pioneering enterprise project; where Business and Enterprise students were divided into teams and given a £40 start-up capital. As a part of their course, they were required to create a real business plan based on a unique idea, which fills a gap in the market.

Through our partnership with Town & Country Markets we secured 5 stalls in the Luton Town Market, where students sold were able to sell their products to a wider market.

Event: Startup Weekend Education London

25 November 2011 – 27 November 2011 London

An intense 54-hour education technology event which focuses on building a web or mobile application with an education focus which could form the basis of a credible business over the course of a weekend -http://londonedu.startupweekend.org/

Startup Weekend Education London (SWEL) is a non-profit, community-building event that brings together educators, developers, designers and business people with the shared ambition: to use technology to enhance education.

Taking place at the Free Word Centre in Farringdon on Friday 25th (6pm-10pm), Saturday (9am-10pm) & Sunday (9am-9pm).

Event: Signposting business support

18 November 2011 South East

check out: advicers, courses, grant finders, room hire, mentors, expert help, web address, one-to-one help, digital library, training events, learning suite, contact lists, training events.

Event: Web Domination

11 November 2011 London

We launched http://www.On111111.com with over 100,000 active participants on the ground around the world. All will be showcased on the site.. thanks to the support of http://www.LimitlessNOW.com

Part of the 1M/1M project to create one million millionaires and http://www.ManifestingMillionaires.com

Event: HE Prep day

15 November 2011 Wales

Earning through LEarning. Opportunity for students to take part in Dynamo Role Model sessions to look at earning money whilst theyr are studying at university.

Event: Psi Pi Group - The Joint Venture Company Launch

1 November 2011 – 30 November 2011 London

To celebrate the launch of The Joint Venture Company http://PsiPiGroup.com is providing many events in and around London, and on the phone and web.

We have interviews with some of the worlds top Joint Venture Brokers, access to mentors and some of the top consultants from Psi Pi Group are available to meet one to one.

We are also supporting and celerbrating the successes of:

http://freshandonpoint.com/ http://www.DINEevents.com http://ManifestingMillionaires.com http://FreshForms.com http://TheSimpleIdea.com

and more

The events are by referral and invitation only

Event: Make it in Great Britain

14 November 2011 – 20 November 2011 London

All our prgrammes that we are running during the week include our session on 'Make it in Great Britian' Supporting the Government campaign to inspire young people with their own manufacturing plans, ideas and their experiences. The BiE programme sessions will be part of our various programmesfor students and continue until July 2012

Event: POD Talks: Expand Your Brand

19 November 2011 London

8:30am - 5:30pm @ The Congress Centre, London. WC1B 3LS.

Event: small businesses SHAPING THE BIG SOCIETY

14 November 2011 – 18 November 2011 East Midlands

A free virtual event describing how small businesses grow by getting involved in the BIg Society. Case studies of what's worked and good advice, and the opportunity to participate online. Sign up free at www.bigsocietysmallbusiness.co.uk. Hosted by Wilson Sherriff.

Key speakers include Business Secretary Vince Cable, Dame Carol Black, National Director for Health and Work, and Carol Sherriff, Director of Wilson Sherriff.

Event: DVC Share IT

17 November 2011 Yorkshire and the Humber

Students will present their business ideas for a social enterprise focusing on the re-building of computers that will then be made available to those who meet certain criteria, e.g. on a low income.

Event: Enterprise - Olympic Challenge

14 November 2011 South East

Students from Year 9 had a whole day challenge in which they designed products for sale, as souvenirs for sale outside one of the 2012 Olympic Venues in London. They had to cost out their products, indicate what outlay they were pitching for and what profits they might expect. They worked in teams of 8 students and 18 groups competed. The afternoon session was based on presentations to our guest business advisers, pitching for their funds.

Event: Dragons Den

14 November 2011 – 20 November 2011 East of England

West Hatch High School, year 8 Business enterprise entrepreneurship. Year 8 Students present an idea with a business plan. School Senior leaders in a Dragons Den style interview the groups and if the business is viable and looks like making money the school allocates funds to support the business set up.

Event: Entrepreneur Masterclass

11 November 2011 East of England

West Hatch High School, 9.00-2.30. Presented by Enterprise Education. 80 Year 12 Business Students learnt and discussed the qualitites that make an Entrepreneur. They listened and questioned visitor and entrepreneur Rob Ellice from Collier Hillyer before embarking on planning a new venture in the the Hotel business abroad. All students participated fully in presenting their ideas to the rest of the group.

Event: Entrepreneur Masterclass

11 November 2011 East of England

West Hatch High School, 9.00-2.30. Presented by Enterprise Education. 80 Year 12 Business Students learnt and discussed the qualitites that make an Entrepreneur. They listened and questioned visitor and entrepreneur Rob Ellice from Collier Hillyer before embarking on planning a new venture in the the Hotel business abroad. All students participated fully in presenting their ideas to the rest of the group.

Event: info and drop-in talk shop

16 November 2011 South East

LEARN2b4uk information gathering exercise and community feedback on playwork and arts provision opportunities, needs and desires.

Event: LEARN2b4uk Networking and lobbying

15 November 2011 South East

Oxford City Council residents forum meting to discuss community regeneration plans and community representatives to develop partnership agreements.

Event: Economummy: On the High Street

19 November 2011 South West

Gloucestershire Mums in Business Stalls, Entrepreneurial Inspiration & Flexible Work Opportunities Beechwood Shopping Centre, On the Balcony 19th November Completely unique shopping experience where shoppers are encouraged to be entrepreneurial. fantastic opportunity to chat and support local people that have taken the leap of faith into business. Entertain the children, leave them with Tick Tocks for an hour, socialise and buy your Christmas presents from small local business run by entrepreneurial Mums on Christmas Light switch on in Cheltenham.

Event: Social Enterprise @ Occupy Bristol

17 November 2011 South West

Individuals from the social enterprise community in Bristol are leading a discussion at the Occupy Bristol camp about social enterprise and how it can be a viable alternative to Capitalism.

The Occupy agenda is campaigning against business greed and the pursuit of profit for its own sake. The purpose of this open event is to put social enterprise squarely on to the agenda at Occupy and start the discussion and exploration about what the 'Alternative' might look like.

Event: Opportunities in Spain for Entrepreneurs and Creative Communicators

18 November 2011 London

Drop-in between 08:00 to 12:00

Location: Fusion Universal, Sceptre House, New Burlington Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2JA

Fusion Universal, EUROPARX and partners are excited to announce the initial call for inspired people to apply for a funded professional experience of up to 17 weeks in Andalusia, Spain.

We are holding a drop-in event for prospective candidates to find out more information about the opportunity and the application process.

General criteria: You have to be passionate, creative, aged 21 to 99 years, and ready to appreciate an experience of a lifetime.

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