Global Entrepreneurship Week is coming to Memphis

G.E.W. 2013: November 18-24th

Each year, one week in November is dedicated to people like you -- innovators, creators, builders and entrepreneurs -- who have big ideas and the drive to bring them to life. This year is no different. Here's what is happening in Memphis for Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Check out these Memphis Events:

Friday - Sunday, Nov. 15-17:

48 Hour Launch -

Register to attend

HERE

The event kicks off on

Friday at 6pm at Start Co

. Participants have two minutes to pitch their business ideas, and then the crowd votes and forms teams around the five most popular ideas. After a weekend of business development, with professional assistance from designers, marketers, lawyers, accountants, and tech developers, among others, the community will gather again on

Sunday night at 6pm

to watch the newly launched companies pitch for a $1,000 prize.

Tuesday, Nov. 19:

Lunch & Learn -

Memphis Bioworks, 12pm: Join Memphis Bioworks for a panel discussion featuring iScreen Vision: Anatomy of an Entrepreneurial Success Story.

Ignite Memphis, Vol. 6*

- Crosstown Arts, 7pm -

Register to attend

HERE

Your favorite night of enlightenment, entertainment, and beer is back. 12 presenters will have 5 minutes, 20 slides, and a lot to say. With topics as varied as the slides are creative, you're guaranteed to learn (and laugh) more in two hours than you have all week. (

This event is being put together by

Undercurrent

, with the help of

Start Co

New Memphis Institute

, and

Orion Federal Credit Union

)

Wednesday, Nov. 20:

Watch your Twitter and Facebook feeds! We'll shower some love on our community members.

Thursday, Nov. 21:

The Society of Entrepreneurs and EmergeMemphis are hosting Core Conversations on Entrepreneurship from 12-1:30pm. This lunch brings together entrepreneurs from all across the area to discuss entrepreneurship in Memphis. The Crews Entrepreneurship Center at The University of Memphis will host its grand opening beginning at 2pm.

Friday, Nov. 22:

Join us for Brewing Up Ideas from 3-5pm in the Start Co. Lab. Bring your ideas for a relaxed brainstorming and coworking session. We've got the beer and the whiteboards covered.