The Past, Present, and Future of the American Entrepreneur
November 9 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
A Dialogues Seminar
Wouldn’t it be great to be your own boss? Since America’s founding, the idea of overseeing one’s own labor has fueled a national ethos of self-sufficiency, initiative, and risk taking. The result has been millions of productive small businesses in our nation’s history and—unfortunately for many—also millions of failed enterprises. This seminar explores our nation’s history of entrepreneurism, including its promises and pitfalls, and the current climate for self-made businesses in America. We will also learn how Carolina is preparing students to face the challenges and opportunities of self-employment as it trains entrepreneurs for an uncertain future.
TOPICS & SPEAKERS
How Working for Yourself Became the New American Dream
Benjamin C. Waterhouse, Professor of History
What Will Entrepreneurs Need to Thrive in the 21st Century?
Bernard Bell, Professor of the Practice in Economics and Executive Director of the Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship
What is the Role of Small Business on a Corporate Planet?
A panel discussion with our speakers
DETAILS
DATE & TIME: Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm
COST: The tuition is $55 to attend in person or $30 for virtual viewing. Light refreshments will be served.
LOCATION: Kenan Conference Center
*In-Person Registration for this event closes on November 8 at 3pm**
DISCOUNTS
UNC Students can attend for free, but pre-registration is required. Discounts are available for multiple-seminar or first-time purchases, members of Carolina Alumni, UNC faculty, & staff. For more information about discounts and registration policies, visit our General Information page, here.
Teachers may attend one in-person Weekend Seminar for free tuition (optional meals not included) per semester, and any additional in-person seminars for a 50% tuition discount. To apply for free in-person tuition, email human@unc.edu. Current K-12 teachers interested in receiving a complimentary virtual viewing registration for this seminar can apply here. Teachers receive .3 CEUs post-attendance.
Participants will receive an email with venue and background information about 1 week before the program.
