May 14, 2010
Welcome to Issue #1 of the ICSB 2010 World Conference E-Bulletin. This electronic news bulletin is the first of six issues aimed to provide important information and announcementsin anticipation of the 2010 ICSB World Conference. In this issue you will find information about our pre-conference policy forum,registration deadlines, about Cincinnati and a keynote speaker spotlight.
Upcoming issues of the ICSB 2010 E-Bulletinwe include more information specific to your World Conference participation. All delegates are encouraged to visit the official conference website at www.icsb2010.org in addition to icsb.org for more information. See you in Cincinnati!
ICSB 2010 Pre-Conference Small Business Policy Forum Preview
Chair: William J. Dennis (Senior Research Fellow, NFIB Research Foundation, USA) Date:Thursday June 24, 2010 Cost: $75 USD (includes lunch)
 The 2010 ICSB Policy Forum will be the sixth in a series offered as a pre-conference event to the Annual World Conference of the International Council for Small Business (ICS B). The first ICSB Policy Forum was held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary conference in Washington, DC in 2005, followed by forums in Melbourne, Australia in 2006; Turku, Finland in 2007; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in 2008; and Seoul, South Korea in 2009.
The objective of the Policy Forum is to bring together policymakers, SME/entrepreneurship researchers and SME associations from around the world to dialogue on relevant policy issues and questions.Expected attendance is 75-100 delegates from over 16 different countries. The event will include an international panel session and an extended Q&A period. Panelists will be asked todiscuss the effects of the global financial crisis on the SME sector, together with the responses of their local governments and the adequacy of the response from an SME perspective. We are anticipating a great panel, as ICSB enjoys a direct linkage to major policy players on the world stage who understand the impact of small and medium businesses and entrepreneurship as a powerful driving force in economic development.
Registration Deadlines for ALL Delegates
Secure your registration today for the 2010 ICSB World Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
 As we move closer to the Conference in June, the 2010 Organising Committee and the International Office would like to remind you of important registration deadlines ahead.Presenting authors of accepted abstracts MUST be registered delegates of the conference to be included in the conference program andproceedings.All presenting authors are cordially asked to register before Monday May 17 to guarantee your spot. Please click here to register today.
Regular conference attendees are cordially asked to complete your registration and payment before June 3, 2010, which is the Advanced Registration deadline. Payment is accepted by credit card, wire transfer, or check. Register online at www.icsb2010.org. Please don't hesitate to contact us via email at icsb@gwu.edu or telephone at 001-202-994-0704 or via Skype at User:icsbio or Fax at 001-202-994-4930. The International Office also has the capability to process credit card transactions manually if you experience difficulties with PayPal or wire transfer.Onsite registration will also be available on the day of the conference, but please email icsb@gwu.edu to confirm your payment on arrival.
Member, Non-member, and Student Registrants will be granted entry to all Sessions, Luncheon, Welcome Reception, and Gala Dinner, does not includePre-conference (Thursday June 24) eventsand Optional Events (Friday June 25). Participants who would like to join the Pre-Conference Policy Forum (USD 75) or Doctoral Consortium (USD 75) will be charg ed an extra fee. Accompanying guests are required to pay extra fee for Welcome Reception, Gala Dinner, and Optional Dinner in order to be granted admission. A conference bag from Entrepreneur Press will be provided to the first 400 delegates registered.
About Cincinnati, Ohio
Conference Venue: Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
 Downtown Cincinnati has become a magnet for destination shopping and dining with more than 400 ways to shop, dine and play - virtually all within walking dist ance. From shopping at Tiffany & Co., Brooks Brothers, and Saks Fifth Avenue to celebrating with friends over dinner and drinks at Palomino, McCormick & Schmick's, JeanRo's Bistro, or Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, downtownoffers a sophisticated and vibrant range of national favorites and one-of-a-kind experiences.From the nation's second oldest opera company and the fifth oldest symphony to the oldest and most recognized choral festival in the western hemisphere, a TonyAward-winning theatre company, and a cast of growing new theatre companies, downtown Cincinnati's arts and cultural scene is steeped in history and excellence. With more than three million people attending performing arts productions, museums, and galleries each year downtown, you'll want to try out at least a few. Click here to take a trip through Cincinnati in Motion! Located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati next to the recently renovated Fountain Square is the conference venue,the Hi lton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. TheHilton Cincinnati Netherland Plazahotel opened in 1931 and is a National Historic Landmark and charter member of Historic Hotels of America. This Cincinnati hotel features breathtaking French Art Deco that has been restored to its 1930's grandeur. With rare Brazilian rosewood paneling, indirect German silver-nickel light fixtures and soaring ceiling murals, our historic Cincinnati, OH hotel is one of the world's finest examples of French Art Deco. No trip or visit to Cincinnati is complete without a stay at this remarkable hotel in Cincinnati. Hotel ammenities include high-speed wired internet access in all guestrooms, high-speed wireless and wired internetin all meeting rooms and public areas, a 13,000 square foot gym at Carew Tower, two (2) business centers, and easy access to numerous businesses and attractions via extensive skywalk system.
NOTE: Due to heavy tourism the weekend of 25-27 June in Cincinnati, please reserve your room early! A block of rooms have been reserved for June 23, 2010 - June 28, 2010. The special room rate will be available until May 25, 2010 or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Please click here to book your room today!
Young Researchers Writing Workshop at ICSB 2010
Newworkshop for young researchers to focus on paper writing and collaboration.
 Do you need advice on your latest article you are working on? ICSB is offering a workshop for young researchers who have finished their PhD within the past 5 years or who are in the finishing stages. This workshop will focus on paper writing. We wi ll invite leading scholars and editors of peer-reviewed journals to discuss your paper drafts. You also will meet other younger researchers with similar interests and can find out about possibilities for research collaborations. You will work in groups of 3 or 4 participants, together with one senior scholar. All participants are expected to read the paper drafts of their group upfront and to review and comment on one of the papers. More details will be distributed once you are accepted to the workshop.
Speaker Spotlight
Peter Shea, Chairman / CEO of Entrepreneur Media Inc.
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World ConferenceNews for Participants |  Peter Shea acquired Entrepreneur Media, Inc. in December of 1986. The corporation now includes Entrepreneur Magazine, Entrepreneur International, Entrepreneur de Mexico, and Entrepreneur Thailand, with other international editions being planned for the future. In addition, Entrepreneur.com, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entrepreneur Media, Inc., is the largest small-business website on the internet.
Since 1983, Mr. Shea has been the CEO and President of Stained Glass Overlay, Inc., an international franchiser with over 350 franchises in 40 countries. From 1981 to 1983, he was involved in land development throughout Southern California and Utah. In 1973, he co-founded Gradco Systems, Inc., a publicly listed company and the world’s largest R&D manufacturer of sorting devices for OEM clients. Mr. Shea was Executive Vice President of Gradco until he sold his interest in the company in late 1981. Prior to 1973, he held various sales management positions at A.B. Dick Company and Itek Business Products. Click here to read more about Peter Shea | | Click here to register for theExperiential Classroom Workshopat ICSB 2010. The Experiential Classroom Workshop has been designed as an extension to the annual Experiential Classroom event that has emerged as one of the most popular clinics dedicated t o sharing leading-edge teaching practices and enhancing teaching skills. Participants will beable to talk directly withprogram leaders. The ICSB 2010 E-Bulletin's second issue will be distributed on Friday, May 21, 2010.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Procter & Gamble, VISA, Dell Inc., University of Cincinnati, George Washington University, Northern Kentucky University, The Center for Entrepreneurship Education & Research at the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions (CBTS), Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF), Entrepreneur Media Inc., Kansas State University, Sykes Cottages
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