Bristol Community College celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week from November 14 to 17

The world needs entrepreneurs – the doers and makers of things – but not all ecosystems enjoy the entrepreneurial culture that is prevalent in startup hubs like Silicon Valley, Singapore and São Paulo.

During Global Entrepreneurship Week, November 14 to 20, Bristol Community College’s Academic Center for Entrepreneurship (ACE) will host a series of events celebrating the successes and impact of entrepreneurs to help break down cultural barriers and expand the entrepreneurial spirit.

The college's Global Entrepreneurship Week events, below, are free and open to all.

Monday, November 14, at 1 p.m.
Business Communication in Entrepreneurship
Bristol Attleboro Campus, 11 Field Road
Student Lounge, Second Floor
Facilitator: Shelly Murphy, Chair, Communcations

Tuesday, November 15, at noon
How to make Strategic Decisions in Businesses
Bristol Taunton Center, 2 Hamilton Street
Room 208
Facilitator: April Lynch, Chief Strategy Implementation Officer

Wednesday, November 16, at 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate Entrepreneurship in Arts
Bristol New Bedford Campus, 800 Purchase Street
Community Room, Lower Level
Facilitator: David Graves, Studio Owner and Associate Professor, Art & Design

Thursday, November 17, at noon
Celebrate Entrepreneurship in Culinary Arts
Bristol Fall River Campus, 777 Elsbree Street
Grady Dining Room, G building, Ground Floor
Facilitator: Mauricio Ossa, Restaurant Owner and Adjunct Professor, Culinary Arts.

The Academic Center for Entrepreneurship (ACE) at Bristol Community College is a community business resource offering assistance in business planning for newly established or existing businesses and even the idea of starting your own business. The center helps business owners and potential business owners take a comprehensive survey of their business initiative from market research to business plan development to strategic marketing decisions. The college’s Experiential Education Center (EEC) provides hands-on opportunities that allow students to apply classroom concepts to real-world experiences. EEC students gain valuable experience in their field of interest, as well as create connections to expand their personal and professional network.

Please note that Bristol Community College students and community members who are attending indoor events must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, as defined by the policy, or have a valid accommodation for COVID-19. For more information, please visit https://bristolcc.edu/visitorvaccinationpolicy

For more information about Bristol’s Global Entrepreneurship Week events, please visit www.bristolcc.edu/events.

Bristol Community College (Bristol) has core values rooted in student success and lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource for education and workforce development in the region including locations in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online.

The college offers more than 130 career and transfer programs, along with flexible online offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or the ability to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country. Bristol’s Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses and the community. Bristol's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student success by reducing barriers to educational access.

The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities and lifestyles. Bristol is a public community college accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

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