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News Harris-Stowe State University FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 1, 2011 LOCAL ENTREPRENUERS TO GATHER TO GAIN ADVICE FROM LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS AND LEADERS, AS WELL AS PRESENT BUSINESS IDEAS Pre-Venture Business Fair and Program to be Held on November 17, 2011 WHO: The Bob Virgil Center for Entrepreneurship in the Anheuser-Busch School of Business at Harris-Stowe State University, in conjunction with the St. Louis Development Corporation. WHAT: Some of St. Louis' top minority business leaders will gather on Thursday, November 17, at the Anheuser-Busch School of Business to share their wisdom and insights, as well as encourage others to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. Panelists for the event include: Anthony Thompson, chief executive officer of KWAME Construction; Sharilyn Franklin of Fuse Advertising; Carolyn Pryor of Serenity Women's Health; Darlene Davis, certified public accountant; and Steven Cousins, attorney. Participating entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to glean advice and guidance firsthand from these successful business leaders, as well as showcase their own business concepts to the public. Those interested in entrepreneurship, business start-ups and economic development within the region are encouraged to attend. WHEN: The business fair will begin at Thursday, November 17, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. The panel discussion will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. The fair will conclude at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: The event will take held at the Anheuser-Busch School of Business, located on the south campus of Harris-Stowe State University, 5707 Wilson Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110. The event is free and open to the public. CONTACT: For Media inquiries: Courtney McCall (314) 340-3391 McCallC@hssu.edu For event information: Howard Hayes Director Minority Business Development (314) 622-3400 ext. 308 hayesh@stlouiscity.com Dr. Shawni Jackson-Triggs Assistant Professor-Business Administration (314) 877-0057 jacksons@hssu.edu ATTENTION MEDIA - Photo opportunities exist. Please contact the Harris-Stowe State University Communications Department at (314) 340-3391 to arrange. # # # Courtney Z. McCall Assistant Vice President Communications, Marketing, Alumni Affairs & Development Harris-Stowe State University Ofc: (314) 340-3391 I mobile: (314) 280-9964 I fax: (314) 340-3575 web: www.hssu.edu <http://www.hssu.edu/> **********************Harris-Stowe State University********************** This e-mail is confidential and sent only to specified recipient(s). However, all e-mail is subject to possible interception by third parties. *************Contact postmaster@hssu.edu to report problems**************