DATE CHANGED! 1st Annual Blacks In Technology Entrepreneurship Networking &Honoree Soiree

DATE CHANGED! 1ST Annual Blacks in Technology Entrepreneurship event , Durham NC - FEBRUARY 16, 2012. Kick-off event honoring North Carolina natives featured in CNN “Black In America 4”

Tickets $50 (visit: www.biteweek.eventbrite.com to purchase) (not in NC? Hotel accommodation information will be posted soon)

Durham, NC (September 9, 2011)- The 1st Annual Blacks in Technology... [read more]

DATE CHANGED! 1ST Annual Blacks in Technology Entrepreneurship event , Durham NC - FEBRUARY 16, 2012. Kick-off event honoring North Carolina natives featured in CNN “Black In America 4”

Tickets $50 (visit: www.biteweek.eventbrite.com to purchase) (not in NC? Hotel accommodation information will be posted soon)

Durham, NC (September 9, 2011)- The 1st Annual Blacks in Technology Entrepreneurship Week holds promise like no other. The theme for this year’s event is “Changing the Face of Technology” and focus’ on NC natives and residents who are indeed changing the face and landscape of technology entrepreneurship. Katrina M Harrell in connection with 100 Urban Entrepreneurs of NC will honor six extraordinary minority innovators in technology and entrepreneurship:

*Wayne Sutton and Angela Benton co-founders of NewMe Accelerator, *Tiffani Bell founder of Pencilyou.in and part of NewMe Accelerator project who are each subjects of CNN: “Black in America 4”;
*Stephanie Harris and Roderick Frizzelle co-founders of ibuzzn.com, and *LaShanda Henry, founder of Black Business Women Online.

This year’s kick-off event on Sunday, November 6, 2011 will be held at Bay 7 in the American Tobacco District, Durham NC, as a networking and celebration event not only celebrating the accomplishments of the honorees but also providing unsurpassed networking opportunity among Top entrepreneurs throughout the state. Networking begins at 6:00pm with the honoree event & program beginning promptly at 6:30pm. November 13, 2011 viewing party of the CNN show to be announced.

An array of sponsorship and vendor opportunities is also available. Any questions regarding sponsorship should be directed to the contact information below. The event founder seeks a goal to raise $10,000 to help fund an Entrepreneurship program at a Historically Black College or University within the state of North Carolina.

About the venue:
The American Underground in the American Tobacco District is THE premier spot for entertainment and technology in the Durham area. This location in other words is amazing! American Tobacco/Bay 7 is the Title sponsor of this event.

WHEN I SAY YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT...YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!!!

Stay tuned for updates on confirmed celebrity guest, media and more. This is a wonderful (and affordable) opportunity to network with Top Business people from across the country (and Canada) who share your passion for entrepreneurship.

We are also seeking other Blacks and Browns in Technology to feature and spotlight through out the weeklong celebration. If you are in technology and would like to be considered to be spotlighted in the event, please email katrina.harrell@100ue.org for more information.

Hotel accommodation info will be posted when available

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