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What YOU NEED TO KNOW before attending the
Table of Contents Key Dates & Deadlines Early Registration Deadline Competition Deadlines Hotel Reservations
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Competitions National Elevator Pitch People’s Choice Award Chapter Awards Student Entrepreneur of the Year GSEA
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Get Involved Exhibit Opportunities Be a Moderator Volunteer Scholarships Chapter Development Panels Maapit
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2013 National CEO Conference! Click each icon to connect with us for the latest conference updates!
#CEONat2013 Register NOW for #CEONAT2013 Early Registration Ends September 25
Social Events Friday Night Halloween Party Thursday Networking Kick-Off Social Events in Chicago
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Speakers & Sessions SEA Chapter Development Mentor Room Speaker Lineup
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Registration is open for the 2013 National CEO st Conference, which is coming to Chicago October 31 nd to November 2 . Access full conference details and register at www.c-e-o.org/events/national-conference or click here! Special early bird discounted rates are available, th but only if you register by September 25 so don’t delay, register today! National Conference Registration will be open until th October 30 .
Competition Deadlines
Special Offers Official Conference T-Shirt Barefoot Spirit Book Transportation Discounts CEO Pins Head Shot & Group Photos
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It’s Your Chance to Win! The National Conference features some fantastic competitions that are great ways to gain exposure, win cash prizes, and more! Here are some key application deadlines that you should be aware of: Chapter Award Applications due October 9 Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award Apps due October 9 National Elevator Pitch Apps due October 11
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Hotel Reservation Deadline Reserve Your Stay by October 15
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Book your stay at the newly renovated Hyatt Regency th McCormick Place by October 15 to guarantee yourself a room with the discounted rates available for CEO! Click here to book your reservation online or call 888-421-1442.
People’s Choice Award National Pitch Competition – Vote for Your Fav! CEO is taking the National Elevator Pitch People’s Choice Award to the next level with a new voting platform! Leading up to the live event, ALL pitch applicants (whether or not you make it to the top 60) will have the opportunity to upload their pitch online and compete for the most votes. The most liked pitch will win $500! th
Once voting opens on October 14 , you can vote for your favorites here. More details will be available soon!
Chapter Awards Showcase Your CEO Chapter
National Elevator Pitch Competition Pitch to Win! The National Elevator Pitch Competition is back to crown another winner and another great idea! The top prize will win $3,500 and national recognition! View all competition details here. Individual students can access the online application to pitch their current business or idea here. The last day th to apply is October 11 . The top 60 participants who will pitch live at the th conference will be notified by October 16 . Questions regarding applications or automatic campus entries can be sent to timothys@csufresno.edu.
Now is the time to get recognized for the great work your CEO Chapter has been doing! Win national recognition for your club and cash prizes! Apply for as many of the ten different award categories, including the classic Best Chapter Award and new awards like Best CEO Social Media. Click here to download the application forms. The th deadline to apply is October 9 .
Student Entrepreneur of the Year Calling all student entrepreneurs! Are you a student entrepreneur? If so, you can apply to be named one of the CEO Student Entrepreneurs of the Year! To apply, you simply need to be a student member attending the CEO Conference and running an active business that is earning sales revenue (no limit or specific amount of sales required). Click here to access the application. Apply by th October 9 . Click here for an interview with 2012 winner Kenny Nguyen.
Click here to view the finalists’ pitches from 2012.
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entrepreneurship club, please consider participating on a chapter development panel to help up and coming clubs across the country. To be a part of a development panel during the conference weekend, please submit your preferences through the form available here.
GSEA Compete Globally at CEO
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At the 2013 National CEO Conference, you will have the opportunity to compete in the Regional GSEA st Competition on Friday, November 1 . As long as you are an undergraduate student who has a business that is generating at least $1 in revenue, you can apply!
Social Media Snapshot CEO is partnering with Maapit.com to capture all the highlights and social media action of the 2013 National Conference. During the conference, visit Maapit.com to get updates on everything going on!
You must apply in advance in order to be accepted as a competitor. For full details or to nominate yourself or someone you know, visit gsea.org/nominate. Contact garnold@eonetwork.org with any questions.
Friday Night Halloween Party
Exhibit Opportunities
We know that #CEONat2013 is over Halloween weekend, and we’re going to give you a reason to wear that awesome costume and still get in on the Halloween fun!
Limited Spaces Available! Whether you’d like to showcase your chapter, a chapter business, or your own startup, now’s your chance! Get in front of all conference attendees with an exhibit table. For student member and alumni discounts, click here. Exhibit applications are due by th October 9 .
Be a Moderator We Need You! If you’d like to represent your school and get up close and personal with the amazing conference speakers, be a moderator! We are looking for student attendees who are interested in being matched with a speaker to introduce them during their session and assist them as needed. Contact ksowa@c-e-o.org to get involved.
Start off the conference by making new friends!
Bradley University is teaming up with DePaul University, Millikin University, Quincy University, Loyola University, Illinois State University, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and the University of Tampa to host an epic after-party! st
The night of Friday, November 1 , all Conference attendees are invited to attend this costume-optional Halloween Party! Featuring a live DJ, networking, dance party, cash bar, costume contests and more, who wouldn’t want to celebrate Halloween at CEO Nationals?! It will be hosted on-site at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Wear a costume to get in for $1, or come as yourself for $3!
Volunteer Scholarships Help us help you. This year, CEO is offering a limited number of scholarships in exchange for volunteering your time during the conference behind-the-scenes. View the details and submission form by here.
Chapter Development Panels Share your club knowledge and expertise. If you are a chapter leader and have experience contributing to the success of your campus
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Thursday Networking Kick-Off
Mentor Room
Start off the conference by making new friends!
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On Thursday, October 31 (yes, Halloween!) join us for a fun networking kick-off event from 5-7pm that will follow the Chapter Development & Leadership sessions. Win prizes, raffles, connect with exhibitors and meet other attendees before the main conference activities start the next day. It’s free to all conference attendees, so stop by and see who you meet!
Throughout the conference, a Mentor Room will be available for you to sit down one-on-one or in small groups with some of our prestigious speakers. Ask questions, pick their brain, or just develop a relationship with them. This is a great way to get to know our speakers in a more personal setting. This room is a great place to stay and hang out or come and go as you please.
Social Events in Chicago
We’ll also feature special topical mentoring themes, such as legal advice during with law students from Northwestern University will be on-site to answer any legal questions, concerns or topics you’d like to know more about. Details will be listed in the conference program.
UrbanBuddy With the help of UrbanBuddy.com, CEO is making it easy for you to enjoy the conference and still explore Chicago! Special excursions and off-site events will be available for you to take part of at special discounted rates. More details will available soon.
Speaker Lineup We’ve got top Entrepreneurial Speakers!
SEA Artist Entrepreneurs CEO is again partnering with SelfEmployment in the Arts to bring you a special arts track session throughout the conference. If you are a performing or visual artist, musician, actor, photographer, designer, or have a creative interest that you’d like to pursue as a career or make a side business out of, entrepreneurs in these industries will be speaking throughout the conference and available for special one-on-one round tables to give you the insight to maximize your artistic talents!
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The conference kicks-off on Thursday, Oct. 31 with special leadership and chapter development sessions. As a club leader on your campus, we highly recommend you attend these sessions! This is a great way to learn tips from successful chapters across the country and gain valuable leadership training to take back to your campus. It’s also a great way to meet CEO leaders from other schools! All conference registrants are welcome to attend these development sessions.
We are thrilled to have amazing entrepreneurial speakers coming to this year’s CEO Conference! We’ve refreshed the speaker line up and are bringing in fantastically successful entrepreneurs to share their insights and experiences with you! From Norm Brodsky and Zoe Damacela, to Michael Houlihan and Jon Morris, we have over 70 great entrepreneurs from around the country that you’ll be able to hear from and meet! A full speaker lineup will be available soon, so check out the CEO website for updates.
Official Conference T-Shirt Sport Your CEO Pride CEO is giving you the chance to order official 2013 National Conference t-shirts! Thanks to Bamboo Apparel, a CEO alum’s business, you can order your shirt online by October 1, 2013 and pick it up on-site during registration! Use the promo code CEO2013 for an extra discount! Order online at getmyshirt.net. Please note that these are only available for a limited time – you will NOT be able to purchase them on-site. For all group purchases of 5+ shirts, email Seth@BambooGivesBack.com.
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The Barefoot Spirit Book
Head Shot & Group Photos
By Our Keynote Speakers
Say Cheese!
For only $10, limited copies of Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey’s book, The Barefoot Spirit, will be available for purchase onsite during the conference.
With the help of The Launch Life, CEO is giving you the chance to get a professional looking head shot from a professional photographer! Want to enhance your website or social media? Need a better profile picture? Well, you will be able to get a professional photo at an extreme CEO discount during the National Conference.
Michael and Bonnie, cofounders of Barefoot Wine, will be keynote speakers on Saturday morning and they are offering this special book discount to CEO! A limited number of books will be available for purchase, so bring cash or check.
Click here to get full details and download the order form. If your chapter is interested in getting a professional quality group shot during the conference, please contact Kaitlyn@thelaunchlife.com.
Transportation Discounts Ground & Air Deals Looking for cheaper ways to get to Chicago? Click here to advantage of these special airfare and ground transportation discounts! Get a discount on your flight through American Airlines with a promo code available here, and book discounted shuttle transportation to and from the airport to McCormick Place here.
CEO Pins $3 Lapel Pins On-site at the registration desk, we will be selling CEO Pins for $3 each. This is a great way to show your CEO involvement and wear at meetings, interviews, or even for graduation! Please bring cash or check only.
Questions or comments? Contact CEO National Headquarters at 773-360-8426 or email us at ceo@c-e-o.org
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