This is a platform for presenting and discussing issues, challenges, solutions and other topics related to Community, Economic, Business and Leadership Development. This is not a site for selling products or services unless it appears that they are directly relevant to providing valuable assistance to entrepreneurs. It is not a site for free commercial advertisements either. Selected posts will be deleted by administrators when identified and deemed inappropriate for our target audience. http://www.tcre.org/Blog/tabid/130/BlogId/1/Default.aspx en-US admin@tcre.org greg@tcre.org Fri, 18 May 2012 07:52:36 GMT Fri, 18 May 2012 07:52:36 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blog RSS Generator Version 3.4.0.39853 <p><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong>The Ice House Entrepreneurship Program</strong> is a revolutionary new online learning program designed to inspire and engage participants in the fundamental concepts of an entrepreneurial mindset and the unlimited opportunities it can provide.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong>The Book:</strong> Based on the personal experience of author Clifton Taulbert, Who Owns the Icehouse? is a powerful and compelling story that draws on the entrepreneurial influence and eight essential life-lessons Taulbert gained from his Uncle Cleve, an unlikely entrepreneur in the segregated South. </span></p> <span style="font-family: arial;"><strong>The Course:</strong> Based on the eight life-lessons described in the book, the interactive online program combines narrated chalkboard presentations with video interviews and case studies featuring modern-day examples of those who, like Taulbert’s Uncle Cleve, have triumphed over hardship and adversity by embracing an entrepreneurial mindset. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: arial;"><br /> On Feb 28-Mar 1 I will be participating in the course at the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City.  I am eager to learn more about the program and see if it is something with potential for rural communities in Texas.  I am in the middle of the book right now.  It has some very good ideas for aspiring entrepreneurs to consider and some personal characteristics one should have for successful entrepreneurship.  I will report back soon with results of my trip.<br /> </span> http://www.tcre.org/Blog/tabid/130/EntryID/17/Default.aspx http://www.tcre.org/Blog/tabid/130/EntryID/17/Default.aspx#Comments http://www.tcre.org/Default.aspx?tabid=130&EntryID=17 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:02:00 GMT 0 http://www.tcre.org/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=17