Elementary Students to Learn From Local Entrepreneur at UA Walton College Mini-Society Marketplace
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The Bessie B. Moore Center for Economic Education in Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, is hosting the Fourth Annual Mini-Society Marketplace on Friday, April 8, 2005. Students from elementary and middle schools across Northwest Arkansas will create store fronts and have products to sell for Walton College “bucks.” Student “entrepreneurs,” parents and teachers will attend.
What: Student Entrepreneur Market Simulation
When: Friday, April 8th, 2005 — 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Schedule: 9:45 a.m. - Product Advertisements
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. — Mini-Society Market
12:00 — 12:30 Entrepreneurial Success Presentation: Philip Zweig, President, Wordigo
Where: Don W. Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development, Buchanan Street,
NOTE: You must now park in the University of Arkansas Parking Garage off Stadium Drive
Why: To teach the importance of entrepreneurship in our economic system
Photo and Interview Opportunities: Throughout the event
Contacts
Dixie Kline, director of communications, Sam M. Walton College of Business, (479) 575-2539, dkline@walton.uark.edu
Rita Littrell, director, Bessie B. Moore Center for Economic Education, Sam M. Walton College of Business, 479.575.2855, bmcee@walton.uark.edu
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