The July edition of the ICSB Bulletin offers important updates on a number of ICSB-related initiatives. From competition and world conference announcements to survey results and affiliate updates, we strive to keep you abreast to the latest news from our growing, global network of researchers, educators, practitioners and policy makers. Aside from this news, we also remember an admired colleague and friend, Dr. Donald Myers, in this edition of the bulletin. Dr. Myers is a Past-President of ICSB and a fellow of both ICSB and USASBE. On behalf of the ICSB Board of Directors, I extend our deepest condolences to the Myers family in this very difficult time.

 

	2009 DELL Global Finalists Announced! Posted July 16   DELL has announced the National Finalistsfor the 2009Global Small Business Excellence Award. National Winners will beannounced in September, followed by the selection of a global winner in Fall 2009. All national winners will compete for theGlobalAward, which includes an entrepreneur's summit hosted by DELL Chairman and CEO Michael Dell. Click here to read more.
	The Results are In! 2009 W.C. Evaluation Survey Posted July 27   Immediately following the Conference, an electronic survey was sent to delegates for evaluations and measurements of the overall satisfaction of the conference. Of the 65 total respondents, 95% were ‘satisfied' with the conference and 92% said they would attend another ICSB Conference in the future. Click here to read more.
	ICSB/JSBM Editor's Choice Award for Best Paper Posted July 7   The 11th Annual ICSB/JSBM Editor's Choice Awards for Best Empirical and Best Theoretical Paper were presented at the 2009 ICSB World Conference in Seoul, South Korea. Our sincere congratulations go to the winners, who will receive a plaque and a check for $500 USD for the author(s). Click here to read more.
	USASBE Global Entrepreneurship Education Award Posted July 17   USASBE will recognize excellence in entrepreneurship education with awards made at the 2010 National meeting in seven categories. The purpose of the USASBE Entrepreneurship Education National Awards is to identify, recognize, celebrate and publicize excellence in entrepreneurship education in all forms and at all levels. Click here to read more.
	Remembering Donald D. Myers, PhD Posted July 30   The USASBE and ICSB community recently lost a dedicated and inspiring friend. Dr. Donald D. Myers, 69, professor of engineering management at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Click here to read more.
	MCSBE July 2009 Newsletter Posted July 24   First, an update on the status of our application for registration as an Egyptian NGO, a process that we started almost a year ago. All of the inspections have been completed and we expect to have the final legal registration number by the end of July! Click here to read more.
	Writing Cases for Teaching Entrepreneurship Posted July 2   A case is the fundamental learning block of the experiential learning process that is embodied in the case method. It is a well told and compelling story that should capture the richness and dynamics of a decision-making experience in enough detail to create an environment for experience for students and to drive challenging individual study and small and full-class discussions. Click here to read more.
	International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Posted July 2   According to the European Commission, the central mission of the EQUAL initiative is ‘to promote a better model for working life by fighting discrimination and exclusion on the basis of gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.' Click here to read more.
	NFIB Top 9 Questions For June/July 2009 Posted July 31   Legislation that would dramatically change the way the United States finances and delivers health care occupies all of Washington's attention and much of the nation's. The impact of these proposed changes on small business is central to current deliberations and debate. Click here to read more.
	AOM Entrepreneurship Division News Posted July 24   The ENT Division Newsletter is now available on the ENT Division website (e-version and .pdf): http://ent.aomonline.org/.Just three quick notes to update you on a few newsworthy items from the Academy of Management (AOM) Entrepreneurship (ENT) Division. Click here to read more.