QRCE, Endeavor Jordan to host Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010

Sept. 19, 2010 - PRLog -- QRCE, Endeavor Jordan to host Global Entrepreneurship Week 2010

19/9/2010 Amman - Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE) and Endeavor Jordan began preparations to host Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) which will be held 7-13 November this year.

The event is to take place in the kingdom for the second time in a row, will be attended by prominent entrepreneurs, investors, support organizations, government representatives and local innovators who come together to provide young people with the necessary support, education and inspiration. .

Farhan Kalaldeh, QRCE Executive Director said: “GEW activities were carefully designed to spotlight Jordan’s nascent culture of entrepreneurship, celebrate success stories and will include a series of specialized workshops to help participants develop business ideas.

Kalaldeh added: “These activities fall under QRCE’s efforts to promote the culture of entrepreneurship among different segments of Jordanian society in order to unleash creativity and support the economy.”  

“Endeavor is a global supporter of GEW, and we are proud to be co-hosting the event this year in Jordan. We believe that local entrepreneurs are initiating private sector development in our country, and we would like to take the opportunity to educate the youth that entrepreneurs do not only change industries, but also create value-added jobs that are necessary for any growing economy.” said Carmen Saad, Endeavor Jordan’s Managing Director.
GEW this year will be conducted in partnership with a number of private and public organizations and associations, academic establishments, and businesses that have designed activities and events to engage students, educators, entrepreneurs, business leaders. GEW is a global event being organized in over 90 countries around the world. For one week, millions of young people around the world join a growing movement of entrepreneurial people, to generate new ideas and to seek better ways of doing things.


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About Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE): A Non-Profit organization established in 2004 to help develop Technology Entrepreneurship in Jordan. The Center is part of El Hassan Science City, and plays the role of a national Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship.  As part of QRCE strategic plan, the Center is implementing a comprehensive initiative focusing on four key areas: Networking, Recognition & Awareness, Capacity Building & Support, and Funding. Over the last five years, the center has organized many activities that benefited thousands of entrepreneurs, professionals & students in Jordan. For more information please visit: www.qrce.org

About Endeavor Jordan:  Endeavor Jordan is a global non-profit that breaks down barriers that prevent emerging-market entrepreneurs from reaching their high-impact potential. Endeavor screens hundreds of next-generation entrepreneurs, ultimately selecting those who demonstrate the leadership, creativity, and entrepreneurial qualities to build high-growth, successful companies.  Once selected, Endeavor Entrepreneurs benefit from services tailored to help them develop their businesses, plan for growth, and attract financing.  Endeavor Jordan launched in 2009 to support high-impact entrepreneurship in Jordan. For more information please visit: www.endeavorjordan.org



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