Steve Forbes to Speak at Lincoln Chamber Annual Lunch (Feb. 1)
Steve Forbes is President and Chief Executive Officer of Forbes and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes magazine.

Since Mr. Forbes assumed his position in 1990, the company has launched a variety of new publications and businesses. They include: Forbes FYI, the irreverent lifestyle supplement; Forbes Global, the magazine’s international publication; and Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Brazilian, Russian, Arabic and Hebrew editions of the magazine. Forbes also publishes the Gilder Technology Report, as well as a number of investment newsletters.

In 1997 Forbes entered the new media arena with the launch of Forbes.com. The site now attracts over seven million unique visitors a month and has become the leading destination site for business decision-makers and investors.

For seating options, call 402.436.2350.

National Entrepreneurship Week (Feb. 21 – 25)
Each February, the Partnership for Economic Development and Lincoln’s YPG participates in National Entrepreneurship Week, a Celebration of the heritage and importance of entrepreneurship in Nebraska.

Tuesday, Feb. 22 | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. | SCC Entrepreneurship Center, 285 S. 68th St. Place
Meet the Experts
Workshops on Business Incubation and free one-on-on consultations with experts in business coaching, finance, taxes and accounting, marketing, and legal fields

Wednesday, Feb. 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Memorial Stadium West, Stadium Club
Student Quick Pitch Competition
Students from across Nebraska pitch ideas and compete for prizes

Thursday, Feb. 24 | 5:30 p.m. social at Nines Bar & Grill
7:30 pm Cornstalks | Embassy Suites Omaha-LaVista Hotel
Young Professional Entrepreneurship Reception
Hear from Mark Vipond of LoDo Software and Dwight Hanson of Treetop Ventures.

Friday, Feb. 25 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Embassy Suites Omaha-LaVista Hotel
2011 Nebraska Summit on Entrepreneurship
For more information, visit www.nebraskaentrepreneur.com

The Chamber’s mission is to improve the lives of Lincoln residents by providing increased economic opportunity and can only be accomplished together.  Networking opportunities, business advocacy, and creating economic viability are critical to our success.  We encourage you to become a member and help us achieve these goals for Lincoln.  For more information, please contact either Paul at 402-436-2350 or visit us online at http://www.lcoc.com/