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FSVC Participates in the 2011 Global Entrepreneurship Week
FSVC is proud to have participated in the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), which took place from November 14–24, 2011. The worldwide event, with 123 nations represented, celebrates entrepreneurs and initiatives to promote and support private enterprise. On behalf of FSVC, Regional Director Mark Dempsey and Program Officer Danyelle Gerges organized a day-long event in South Lebanon to expose students to entrepreneurs in their area and provide guidance on starting a small business. Through a partnership with the American University of Beirut and the South Business Innovation Center, FSVC brought over 300 student and aspiring entrepreneurs to participate in the interactive event. Over the course of the day, several local entrepreneurs presented how they started and have grown their respective enterprises, beginning from seed ideas to fully developed businesses. In addition, BLC Bank, which provided funding for the event, presented on the tools available for start-up small businesses to gain access to finance. Highlights of the day included a discussion of social entrepreneurship and an opportunity for students to pitch business ideas and receive feedback from the speakers. FSVC’s participation in GEW was part of our global efforts to support economic development by increasing access to finance for small and medium enterprises.
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| FSVC Country Director Mark Dempsey addressing attendees of the Global Entrepreneurship Week seminar. |
