The mission of the Brown Forum for Enterprise is to foster a culture
of innovation
and enterprise within Rhode Island and to be a focus
for entrepreneurship activity within the state and region.
Calendar
Forums for the 2010-2011 Season* Forums are signature events that draw 50 to 75 people. They usually address sophisticated entrepreneurial issues and are often formatted as a panel discussion moderated by a business expert. Forums are always followed by a networking reception. Cost Forum Members $15 Non-Members $30 Students $0 Click here for Membership information
October 21 Deadly IP Sins November 18 Cap Tables January 27 Term Sheets Demystified February 16 Creating the Winning Business Model March 24 The Winning Management Team April 28 Top 10 Entrepreneurial Mistakes
Workshops for the 2010-2011 Season* Workshops are informal roundtable discussions that draw 15 to 25 people. They usually address basic entrepreneurial issues and are facilitated by a business expert.
Cost Forum Members $0 Non-members $15 Students $0
October 13 Patents 101 November 10 Financing Your Early-Stage Business December 15 Accounting for Start-Ups January 12 Company Formation and Other Considerations for the Founders February 9 Branding, Trademarks & Trade Dress March 2 Hiring for Start-Ups *Forum and Workshop dates and topics are subject to change with advance notice. View past events