Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute

In a season of gratitude, we are thankful for the West Alabama community of entrepreneurs! So, from ALL of us at the Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute and The EDGE, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! “There is no better excess in the world than the excess of gratitude.” — Jean de La Bruyère

WEST ALABAMA ENTREPRENEURS!! The 2024 The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama's Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony is approaching. The time has come to reflect upon impactful entrepreneurs within our community for two very prestigious awards, the H. Pettus Randall, III Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the Rising Star Award. You may nominate more than one entrepreneur for each award, but separate nomination forms are required for each nomination. Also, individuals can nominate themselves for either award. Submit your nominee(s) for one or both of these awards BEFORE December 1st at 11:59pm at: https://bit.ly/414AQXo City of Tuscaloosa City of Northport Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports - Visit Tuscaloosa The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business

CALLING ALL STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS! The Innovate Alabama Hackathon is back, and applications are officially open! Apply before the deadline for your opportunity to tackle a real-world problem and compete for the grand prize of $10,000. ?? Deadline to apply: November 30th at 11:59 p.m. Submit your intent to compete: https://lnkd.in/e2npABtu Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business UA College of Communication & Information Sciences The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences The College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business University of Alabama Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Alabama Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Alabama Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering The University of Alabama College of Engineering The University of Alabama Honors College Capstone College Of Nursing, The University of Alabama

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As Global Entrepreneurship Week wraps up, we want to shout out everyone who helped make our two events a SUCCESS! ?? A huge thank you to the River Pitch competitors who shared their innovative ideas on Tuesday and to our judges, volunteers, and staff who made it all possible. Congratulations to our 10 outstanding winners! We also want to thank our Demo Day product presenters, booth presenters, and keynote speaker for sharing their journeys with aspiring entrepreneurs of West Alabama. AEI and The EDGE are so proud of everyone who joined us in celebrating entrepreneurship this week and we can’t wait to do it all again next year! ?? Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD City of Tuscaloosa The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports - Visit Tuscaloosa Culverhouse College of Business UA College of Communication & Information Sciences The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business University of Alabama Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Alabama Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Alabama Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Office for Innovation & Commercialization - The University of Alabama The University of Alabama College of Engineering The University of Alabama Honors College Capstone College Of Nursing, The University of Alabama The College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama Bevill State Community College The University of West Alabama Shelton State Community College Stillman College

Calling ALL ENTREPRENEURS! Demo Day may be the inspiration you need to put your business idea into action.?? Join us TOMORROW at The EDGE for a chance to network with aspiring entrepreneurs like yourself and learn what great ideas the community around you has. RSVP: bit.ly/DemoDay_2024 Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD City of Tuscaloosa The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports - Visit Tuscaloosa Culverhouse College of Business UA College of Communication & Information Sciences The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business University of Alabama Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Alabama Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Alabama Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Office for Innovation & Commercialization - The University of Alabama The University of Alabama College of Engineering The University of Alabama Honors College Capstone College Of Nursing, The University of Alabama The College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama Bevill State Community College The University of West Alabama Shelton State Community College Stillman College

River Pitch 2024 was a success! Help us in congratulating this year’s winners! Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD City of Tuscaloosa The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports - Visit Tuscaloosa Culverhouse College of Business UA College of Communication & Information Sciences The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business University of Alabama Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Alabama Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Alabama Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of Alabama College of Engineering The University of Alabama Honors College Capstone College Of Nursing, The University of Alabama The College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama Shelton State Community College Stillman College

Did you know that first time entrepreneurs have an 18% chance of success? Up your chances by joining us this Thursday for Demo Day! See for yourself how taking the time to network with local startups and learn from companies based in West Alabama can help set you up for success. RSVP to beat the statistic! bit.ly/DemoDay_2024?? Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD City of Tuscaloosa The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports - Visit Tuscaloosa Culverhouse College of Business UA College of Communication & Information Sciences The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business University of Alabama Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Alabama Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Alabama Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Office for Innovation & Commercialization - The University of Alabama The University of Alabama College of Engineering The University of Alabama Honors College Capstone College Of Nursing, The University of Alabama The College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama Bevill State Community College The University of West Alabama Shelton State Community College Stillman College

Got plans for next Thursday? Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week at The EDGE! ?? Demo Day is a FREE opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skills by networking and learning from the best of West Alabama — you don’t want to miss out. RSVP at: bit.ly/DemoDay_2024! ?? Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD City of Tuscaloosa The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports - Visit Tuscaloosa Culverhouse College of Business UA College of Communication & Information Sciences The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business University of Alabama Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Alabama Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Alabama Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Office for Innovation & Commercialization - The University of Alabama The University of Alabama College of Engineering The University of Alabama Honors College Capstone College Of Nursing, The University of Alabama The College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama Bevill State Community College The University of West Alabama Shelton State Community College Stillman College

There are TEN days until Demo Day 2024! We will have local entrepreneurs showcasing their businesses! This is a FREE event simply RSVP: bit.ly/DemoDay_2024 We can't wait to see you! Theresa M. Welbourne, PhD City of Tuscaloosa The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports - Visit Tuscaloosa Culverhouse College of Business UA College of Communication & Information Sciences The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business University of Alabama Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Alabama Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Alabama Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Office for Innovation & Commercialization - The University of Alabama The University of Alabama College of Engineering The University of Alabama Honors College Capstone College Of Nursing, The University of Alabama The College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama Bevill State Community College The University of West Alabama Shelton State Community College Stillman College