The Entrepreneurs' Organization, in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Financial, will host the Washington DC Regional Finals of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) at the office of Dickstein Shapiro LLP on 2 May 2007. The GSEA honors the top campus CEOs -- full-time students that own and run their own companies.
Andrew Sherman, a partner in Dickstein Shapiro and recognized by Fortune Small Business as one of America's "Top Ten Entrepreneurial Minds" says, "We are excited about this program to recognize DC area students who take the step to start their own companies early and are able to balance school and growing a company. We are proud to host this competition."
Last year's overall GSEA winner was Michael Brown, owner of ModBargains.com -- which provides aftermarket auto parts for high-end vehicles. Brown, a graduate of Chapman University, has seen tremendous growth since competing in the GSEA -- with sales approaching US $1 million annually. Brown says, "Through my affiliation with the GSEA program I have been able to connect with the Entrepreneurs' Organization and find excellent mentors such as Matt Stewart of National Services Group and Michael Caito of Restaurants on the Run."
This year's GSEA program has over 450 nominations. Erik MacKinnon, manager of the GSEA program, says "This is our highest number of nominees of any year to date. We expect to finish this year with nearly 1000 nominations from the USA, Puerto Rico, Sweden, Canada, China, Mexico, Spain, Malaysia, Japan, Australia and more."
Nominees from the DC area come from the University of Maryland, Georgetown and other area schools. Nominees include Chris Wu, owner of The Smith Store and a student at University of Maryland. The Smith Store is an on-campus business that specializes in promotional branded product procurement and retail sales.
The DC Regional winners are competing for cash, prizes and the chance to represent the region at the GSEA Global Finals, which take place 1-3 November 2007 in Chicago. The Regional Winner will have a chance to compete for over $100,000 in cash, business services, and mentorship from the Entrepreneurs' Organization.
To nominate an undergraduate student entrepreneur, visit http://www.gsea.org/.
ABOUT ENTREPRENEURS' ORGANIZATION
The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) -- for entrepreneurs only -- is a global community that enriches members' lives through direct peer-to-peer learning, connections to experts and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life. EO is comprised of more than 6,400 members in 41 countries, with an average member age of 38 and average annual revenue of US $13.1 million. The organization is committed to building the world's most influential community of entrepreneurs. For more information on EO or to apply for membership, visit http://www.eonetwork.org or call +1.703.519.6700.
ABOUT MERCEDES-BENZ FINANCIAL
Mercedes-Benz Financial is a full-service automotive finance company that exclusively provides Mercedes-Benz dealers and their customers with attractive finance products that mirror the quality and broad scope of the Mercedes-Benz product range. With 10,800 people in 100 offices across 39 countries, and a portfolio of more than $123 billion, Mercedes-Benz Financial is an integral part of the third largest financial services provider in the world -- DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC.
"Mercedes-Benz Financial believes that EO's initiatives will help communities around the world prosper through economic development," said Jurgen Rochert, Vice-President, Mercedes-Benz Financial. "Both Mercedes-Benz Financial and EO pride themselves on innovation, passion and a commitment to excellence. I am confident that, in working together, we will help future leaders succeed."
ABOUT DICKSTEIN SHAPIRO LLP
Dickstein Shapiro LLP, founded in 1953, is a multi-service law firm with more than 400 attorneys in Washington DC, New York, and Los Angeles. The firm's clients include more than 100 of the Fortune 500 companies, start-up ventures and entrepreneurs, multinational corporations, leading financial institutions, charitable organizations, and government officials. Dickstein Shapiro's core practice groups -- Antitrust & Dispute Resolution, Business & Securities Law, Corporate & Finance, Energy, Government Law & Strategy, Insurance Coverage, and Intellectual Property -- involve the firm in virtually every major form of counseling, litigation, and advocacy. For additional information, please visit dicksteinshapiro.com.
ABOUT SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Saint Louis University's John Cook School of Business is EO's senior strategic partner for the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. The School originally founded the awards in 1988 as the Midwest Collegiate Entrepreneur Awards program. Throughout the 1990s, SLU's Center for Entrepreneurial Studies extended the program within the United States, expanding to Asia, Europe and Latin America in the last five years. The Entrepreneurs' Organization assumed the administration of the awards in January 2006. EO looks forward to building upon SLU's strong foundation as it creates the premiere global learning community for emerging entrepreneurs.
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