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By the Numbers The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence Advisory Board The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence has been a driving force of economic development in the region for more than 20 years. While the Institute’s story can be told in various ways, perhaps the most important way is through numbers. Lee Baierl President, Baierl Automotive 2013 Overall Institute Community Impact: Anita Brattina CEO, AllFacilities Inc. in new funding obtained $13 million for client company growth Greg Broujos Managing Director & Founding Principal, Colliers International F. James McCarl President, The McCarl Group in increased revenue $8.5 million reported by client companies Dwayne J. Bucko Serial Entrepreneur Rob McIlroy II Partner, Robroy Industries Ava DeMarco President, Little Earth Productions Brett Randall President, The Gunian Group, LLC John Earnest CEO, Team Laminates Eric Sauereisen President, Sauereisen Joan Ellenbogen Managing Partner, CrawfordEllenbogen, LLC Dr. Dennis Patrick Slevin Tom W. Olofson Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business 450 1,440 47 jobs impacted entrepreneurs engaged in dynamic educational programs Richard M. Guttman President, Guttman Energy, Inc. new businesses launched With statistics like these, it is no surprise that the Institute is the go-to resource for CEOs, founders of companies and business successors looking for dynamic and effective ways to overcome obstacles and leverage strengths to achieve success now and in the future. Alumni from the Entrepreneurial Fellows Program number more than 400 and represent a cross-section of regional businesses including: ABARTA Accutrex Products Berner International Corp Butler Gas Products Celtic Healthcare, Inc. Clark Metal Products Diamond Wire Spring Eyetique GeoSpatial Innovations Guttman Energy, Inc. Heyl & Patterson Isaly’s, Inc. Kopp Glass Koppers, Inc. Kurt J. Lesker Company John Bitzer III President and CEO, ABARTA Jeanette Specialty Glass Jendoco Construction McGinnis Sisters Special Food Stores Mr. John – The Holden Corporation Molyneaux Tile Carpet Wood National Church Solutions Observer Publishing Company PC Network Services Philip Pelusi Pittsburgh Transportation Group PWCampbell Sabika, Inc. Snavely Forest Products Two Men and a Truck 80sTees.com Gene Harris Principal, Harris Consulting David Jardini President, Black Diamond Investments LLC Charles Lenzner President, Lenzner Tour and Travel David Martin President, Foster Holdings, Inc. ENTREPRENEURIAL FELLOWS PROGRAM CLASS OF 2015 John H. Tippins Managing Director and Partner, Stonewood Capital Management, Inc. Ex Officio Marc S. Malandro, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Technology Management and Commercialization, University of PIttsburgh Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you’re not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great as they ever were. David Rockefeller Robert Stein, Interim Director, The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence Entrepreneurial Fellows Program Sponsors Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence Innovation Institute University of Pittsburgh • 1800 Posvar Hall • Pittsburgh, Pa 15260 (412) 648-1544 (Phone ) • (412) 648-1636 (Fax) www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu 2014/2015 400 entrepreneurial leaders Does your commitment to business success match your passion for learning? Are you prepared to invest in yourself and your company? More than If so, apply today for the Entrepreneurial Fellows Class of 2015 -- drivers of our regional economy -- have graduated from the Fellows program. The opportunity to work with Entrepreneurial Fellows Center mentors is priceless. My mentor understands what I am going through as an entrepreneur and has helped me with development and performance and provides the direction I need. You can’t pay for this kind of guidance. - Emeka Onwugbenu, E Properties & Development, Class of 2013 While some advice about business is timeless, today’s business leaders face numerous challenges in making their business a success. Fortunately, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence’s Entrepreneurial Fellows Program is a dynamic, results-oriented educational experience designed to meet the critical needs of today’s entrepreneurial leaders. The unique program is open to CEOs, founders of companies, and family business leaders that have achieved at least $1million in annual revenue. Applicants are carefully selected to become Fellows in the Class of 2015. Fellows will benefit from custom designed programs and materials, mentoring, opportunities for peer learning and sharing and build leadership skills while learning how to make their business prosper now and in the future. Apply Today for the class of 2015 Class size limited and carefully selected Qualified applicants accepted on a rolling basis Competitors are not accepted All inclusive fee of $4,000 is due upon acceptance Contact: Dione Cahillane Phone: (412) 648-1066 Email: : [email protected] “The Entrepreneurial Fellows Class covers all topics relevant to entrepreneurs, even some that we may not think about. Learning about governance profoundly impacted me and my business. Now I have an advisory board that guides the business to growth and success.” -Arnie Burchianti II, Celtic Healthcare, Inc., Class of 2007 “The peer interaction in the Fellows Class is informative and challenging. My business only had a web page and I didn’t think it needed more until a classmate described her company’s social media plan, which included Facebook and Twitter. It made me think about my business’ social media plan and how it must be updated.” -Susan Ardisson, bit-x-bit, LLC, Class of 2013 “What I learned in class was immediately applicable to my business. I learned you manage things like assets or inventory, but lead people, an important distinction. I am a more effective and confident leader of both my employees and business.” -Greg Gold, Miller's Ace Hardware, Class of 2013 Program Components Class Schedule Custom Curriculum Our curriculum provides the necessary tools for business leaders to continue to grow their businesses despite the economic and competitive challenges they face every day. Content is designed to help entrepreneurs become more productive high-impact leaders. Fellows obtain the latest subject knowledge, practice solution creation, and work on individual implementation plans – the take home value is high. Faculty are carefully chosen for each class based on a proven track record of teaching entrepreneurs and business leaders. January Getting Ready for Prime Time Building a Strategic Foundation is the Key to Success February Where the Rubber Meets the Road Moving from Strategic Planning to Implementation March Keeping Your Finger on the Pulse of Your Business Financial Metrics and Dashboards that Work April Great Leaders Do Great Things Leadership Competency: Practices and Styles Confidential Mentors Mentors are leaders from the business community who are custom matched with each Fellow at the beginning of the year to complement the classroom experience and guide their Fellow through broader day-to-day challenges. This unique aspect of the program is priceless. May Building and Growing Your Dream Team Your Ultimate Competitive Advantage June Marketing and Beyond: Setting Your Strategy Apart from the Rest Find Your Marketing Niche September The Quiet Killers in Your Processes Effectiveness is Doing the Right Thing, Efficiency is Doing Things Right October Developing the Ultimate Sales Machine Building Effective Sales Processes November The Six Powers of Purpose: Breaking Through the Entrepreneurial Ceiling Moving from Chaos to Sustainability December Ready for Prime Time How Does This All Fit Into My Life? Peer Learning In each class Fellows participate in peer learning activities which promote the interaction between Fellows, mentors, and program faculty to share ideas and help solve real day-to-day business problems. The result is a network in every sense of the word. Graduation A certificate is awarded by the University of Pittsburgh to all Fellows completing the program during a formal graduation ceremony. Graduation Dinner and Ceremony All classes are held at The Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Downtown Pittsburgh. Parking is readily available.
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