Pike County, Indiana
Economic Development – Elmer Buchta Technology Center
November 18 – 22 is Global Entrepreneurship Week, a week dedicated to celebrating, educating, and connecting entrepreneurs all over the world! Each year around the globe, this week invites entrepreneur support organizations to host events and workshops that directly support those in our communities who have developed their passion into purpose, bringing economic life and support to our communities. This week (November 18 – 22, 2024) the Elmer Buchta Technology Center in Petersburg, Indiana hosted several events for all age groups inviting everyone to come together in celebration of the spirit of the entrepreneur.
Monday, November 18, the week officially kicked off with a beautiful proclamation provided by the City of Petersburg Mayor, RC Klipsch. Our mayor, an innovative leader and former entrepreneur himself, helped to honor the significance of this remarkable week of events with an official proclamation. Coffee and light refreshments were available for the morning’s special event. Tuesday, November 19, the Tech Center opened its doors to anyone looking to learn more about coworking and try a day working out of the state-of-the art facility at no cost. Small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, and non-profit directors were a few that took advantage of the event.
The week continued with events inviting students, teachers, and entrepreneur support organizations (ESO) like AgriNovus Indiana and the StartedUp Foundation for an in-person innovation workshop. Wednesday evening, high school students and teachers from Pike Central High School visited the Tech Center to enjoy a 2-hour facilitated workshop supporting students’ ideas that could become profitable businesses and make significant impacts on their community’s quality of life.
Friday, the week of celebration concluded with a special lunch and networking event called the Coworking Celebration. An annual event established by regional coworking space managers designed to bring like-minded individuals together to connect over coworking spaces, businesses, talents, and more. Each year the event is held at a different coworking space in the southwest Indiana region to help more people visit different spaces and connect with other neighboring communities. This year the Elmer Buchta Technology Center was the host site after last year’s event at The Pantheon in Vincennes, Indiana.
** A few facts about GEW from the global congress:
The 17th annual Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is coming to a community near you November 18-24. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Entrepreneurship is for Everyone,” with founders, investors, policymakers and entrepreneur support organizations preparing to host and participate in events that will encourage more people of all geographies, economies, and demographics to consider the path of entrepreneurship.
The Global Entrepreneurship Week movement celebrates and empowers entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world – especially those who face structural barriers or who may have never considered the opportunities and possibilities that come in the pursuit of entrepreneurial endeavors.
Each November, 10 million people take part in tens of thousands of activities, competitions and events that inspire them to act and provide them with the knowledge, experience and connections they need to succeed. The campaign is organized by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and powered by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation