16th Annual
Clarence E. Harris Entrepreneurial Forum
November 3, 2011
The 2011 Entrepreneurial Forum featured Jim Kennedy III, Kenco Group. Over 400
business students attended the event!
The Clarence E. Harris Entrepreneurial Forum is conducted every year
by the Harris Chair to promote dialogue and interaction between
students, faculty and entrepreneurs. Each year since 1996, a group of
entrepreneurs is invited to campus for a half-day program. Participants
both interact informally with students and faculty, and conduct a panel
discussion. The breakfast kick-off session is designed to provide
one-on-one interaction with the entrepreneur at breakfast.
After the breakfast, entrepreneurs participate in breakout panel
discussions, with an overall theme and a moderator. This aspect of the
program promotes a comparison in entrepreneurial perspectives and some
lively discussion among the panelists. Students and faculty are welcome
to ask questions and participate in the debate.
This year’s panel discussions focused on “Lamp Post: A Unique Incubator”
featuring Ted Alling (Lamp Post, Access America Transport), Jack Studer
(Lamp Post), Weston Wamp (Lamp Post, Wamp Strategy), Isaiah Smallman
(Fancy Rhino), and Travis Truett (retickr) and “Growing Our Own: UTC Entrepreneurs”
featuring Betsy Dougherty (Ellie's Fine Lingerie), Tony Kuka (National
Credential and Solutions), Taylor Monen (Taco Mamacita, Urban Stack),
and Libby Santin (Dynamic Displays & Graphics).
