Join us for the Empowering Entrepreneurship event on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 5 p.m.–7 p.m. in the GSU cafeteria, where we're highlighting local small businesses and their owners through a two-part experience designed to inspire and engage students and the local community!
The evening will feature a small vendor pop-up from 5 p.m.–6 p.m. showcasing products and services from local and student entrepreneurs, followed by a panel discussion from 6 p.m.–7 p.m with business owners sharing their stories of entrepreneurship. See more information below.
Part 1: Vendor Pop-Up
- A marketplace-style setup where local businesses can display, sell, and promote their products or services within the UHart community and an opportunity to share their entrepreneurial journey informally.
- Contact David Stec (dstec@hartford.edu) for tabling registration info.
Part 2: Panel Discussion
- Moderator: Chavon Campbell MBA (University of Hartford)
- Featured speakers: Aydin Oksoy PhD (University of Hartford), Jeannette Punsoni Dardenne MBA (@EatINConnecticut), Andrew Szpakowski (AJ Tank Cleaning), Sandra L. Kelsey, Esq. (Kelsey Law LLC)