Meet the Next-Gen Entrepreneurs from our community at the TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TyE) Launch Event

RALEIGH, N.C. - Sept. 25, 2013 - PRLog -- CONTACT: Ms. Bindu Singh |  ed@tiecarolinas.org  | 919.247.2692
LINK: TyE Program Overview:https://carolinas.tie.org/page/11/2013-2014-tye-program-overview
ATTACHED: TiE logo

WHO:  Evan Burfield is a cofounder of 1776 (http://1776dc.com/), TiE Carolinas Charter Members, Students & Parents of TyE 2013-14 program

WHAT: During the TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TyE) Launch Event there will be an introduction of the aspiring high school entrepreneurs who have been admitted into the 2013-2014 TyE program. These high school students come from the RTP area. Attendees will learn about this structured business plan curriculum; which is geared to educate and groom high school students as entrepreneurs and future leaders. At the end of the program students will have a chance to win a total of $10K to be applied to their new business concepts. They will then move on to compete in the TyE global business plan competition and have an opportunity to compete for a $10K prize.

WHERE: IBM Recreation Center, 3039 Cornwallis Road, Durham 27709

WHEN: October 2, 2013, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Launch Event: Register Here (https://www.123signup.com/register?id=dqbyx)
WHY: The aim of the TiE Young Entrepreneurs (TYE) program is to empower our youth to become the next generation of entrepreneurs. TYE Global is a unique program that helps high school students learn about the challenges and rewards of becoming an entrepreneur. Seasoned entrepreneurs and mentors coach high school students (grades 9-12) based on a business-focused curriculum. The program comes to a close with global Business Plan Competition for the youth. The TYE program nurtures the creativity, self-confidence, leadership and overall development of the students.

EMPOWERING NEXT-GEN ENTREPRENEURS - This flagship program of TiE Carolinas includes mentor based programs, inspirational talks, hands-on class room instruction and workshops, conducted by established industry stalwarts to foster innovation, leadership skills, creativity and self-confidence.

About TiE Carolinas

TiE Carolinas is a local chapter of TiE Inc. The Indus Entrepreneurs is the world’s largest not-for-profit organization promoting entrepreneurship, spread over 57 locations across 14 countries. TiE’s mission to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education is delivered by its 11,000 members worldwide. For more, please visit: www.carolinas.tie.org.