Clarence E. Harris Entrepreneurial Forum
November 9, 2006
The 2006 Entrepreneurial Forum featured Mike Butler, CEO and President of SunTrust Bank-Chattanooga as the kick-off speaker. Nearly 400 students, faculty, alumni and community members attended the event. After the kick-off breakfast, participants attended one of two breakout sessions including Positioning Your Entrepreneurial Business for Competitive Advantage (Moderator: Dr. Diane Halstead; Panelists: Jim Ebel and Jim Morgenstern of CenterBrain Partners) and The Challenges Entrepreneurs Face in Fast Growth Businesses (Moderator: Dr. Kathleen Wheatley; Panelists: Stephen Culp of Smart Furniture Inc. and Harshad Shah of Hamilton Plastics).
Chancellor Brown welcomes students to the Entrepreneurial Forum. |
Approximately 400 business students and other guests attended the forum. |
Dr. Richard Becherer introduces the kick-off speaker, Mike Butler, CEO and President of SunTrust. |
Mike Butler addresses the student audience. |
Mike resumes his presentation after his juggling demonstration! |
Stephen Culp (left) responds to a question from the audience as Harshad Shah and Dr. Kathleen Wheatley listen. |
Student audience at panel discussion. |
Dr. Diane Halstead (left) asks Jim Ebel and Jim Morgenstern about the importance of positioning. |
