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The Entrepreneurs' Club can help each and every student expand their skills by experiencing the business world and the abilities needed to succeed as an entrepreneur. While helping students, the Entrepreneurs' Club also allows business professionals to meet prospective employees, share their experiences, and promote the organization that they represent. The Club connects the Ottawa business community with the University of Ottawa's business students.

Two large events are held during the year:

• The 12th Annual "Excellence of Leadership and Legacy in Entrepreneurship" (ELLE) Wine and Cheese was held on November 10, 2009. At the Wine & Cheese, both students and professionals have the opportunity to network and more importantly, to celebrate the journey to success of top Canadian women professionals.
• The 19th annual "A Toast to Success" Business Dinner will be held on February 2, 2010. Students and professionals will be enlightened by a keynote speaker Donald Ziraldo while enjoying a four course dinner at The Westin Hotel. Unique professionals and large businesses from the local community will be in attendance. This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn from the experiences of those in your field of work, as well as to establish a greater span of contacts.

On March 11, 2010 students are given the opportunity to inform guest judges about themselves and their business idea at the Entrepreneurs' Club Elevator Pitch. At the event, students are not only given the opportunity to explain one of their passions to students and professionals who are in attendance. The Entrepreneurs' Club Elevator Pitch is expanding to new levels as we have invited students from Carleton University to compete alongside some of the University of Ottawa's most innovative individuals.

A key element of the Entrepreneurs' Club is that students manage it. Meaning, the executive works together, learns from each other, and resolves problems as a team. To help in our endeavors to create successful events throughout the school year, we have an executive mentor program between the executives and our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is comprised of past presidents and executives who have experienced the challenges and rewards of being a member of the Entrepreneurs' Club. The Board of Directors provides guidance to the Club through their real-life experiences without giving the answer to any challenge we are confronted with. This differentiates the executive of the Entrepreneurs' Club because we are empowered to become better leaders.

"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, and not lack of knowledge, but the lack of will." -- Vincent Lombardi

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