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ICSB World Conference 2008

2008_ICSB_Conference.jpgPlace: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Date: June 22 – 25, 2008
Please visit
www.icsb2008.org for more conference details

The 2008 ICSB Conference will be hosted by Acadia Centre for Social and Business Entrepreneurship, Dalhousie University Faculty of Management, and Saint Mary's University Business Development Centre, in collaboration with ICSB Host Affiliate, Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
 
Please join researchers, educators, policy makers and business service providers from around the world at the 53rd International Council for Small Business (ICSB) World Conference, being held at the World Trade and Convention Centre. 

The theme of the conference is "Advancing Small Business and Entrepreneurship: From Research to Results". A key aim of the conference is to bridge the gap between research and action.
 
The 2008 ICSB conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada will enable you to:

  • meet with leading researchers in the field;
  • engage in dialogue on the latest research, policy issues, and development trends in small business and entrepreneurship support;
  • network with SME/entrepreneurship organizations, institutions and experts from around the world; and,
  • socialize and enjoy the hospitality and friendly atmosphere that exists in Canada's east coast.
What's New?


 
ICSB and DELL Inc. Announce Global Partnership for Small Business Excellence Award

Call for Entries for Global Competition

May 6, 2008 - Austin, Texas

ICSB and DELL Inc. announce global partnership to promote small businesses around the world. The Global Small Business Excellence Award is a world-wide competition developed by DELL and ICSB that awards innovative small businesses.
 
If you know or are an owner, president, or chief executive of a company with 100 employees or less that has driven a significant change and/or developed a competitive advantage in delivering superior customer value and experience, ICSB and DELL Inc. wants to hear your story. In addition, we want you to share customer testimonials to show how technology has helped you improve customer relationships.
 
The global and national awards honour small businesses that represent the spirit of innovation in applying information technology in their business practices to improve the customer experience.
 
Country winners (see right column for submission deadlines and website addresses) will receive DELL Inc. products and services and compete against other country winners for the Global Small Businesses Award. The Global Winner will receive an invitation to the entrepreneurs' summit hosted by Dell Chairman and CEO Michael Dell, more Dell products & services, a lifetime membership to ICSB, and engagement with Endeavor's network of business leaders and high-impact entrepreneurs.

Previous winners from US and Canada country competition include a rural neurosurgeon, a theatrical custom drape manufacturer, a software vendor, an online greengrocer and a day care centre.

If you have any questions about the DELL Inc. and ICSB partnership or the Global Small Business Excellence Award, please contact the executive director of ICSB at aymanelt@icsb.org,
 
All businesses with 100 employees or less are encouraged to apply. You do not have to be a Dell Inc. customer to enter and there is no required field or industry limits.
 
Please spread the word to friends, colleagues, and associates.

written by:
Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy
Executive Director of ICSB
email: aymanelt@icsb.org
Tel: 001-202-468-3133  
Submission Web sites and Deadlines:
 
Brasil:  

www.dell.com.br/premiodell

Submission deadline: 16 June 2008

UK
www.dell.co.uk/ceaward
Submission deadline: 30 May 2008

Germany
www.dell.de/ceaward
Submission deadline: 30 May 2008

France
www.gsbea.org/fr
Submission deadline: 27 June 2008

Italy
www.dell.it/premioexcellence
Submission deadline: 30 May 2008

Spain
www.dell.es/premiopymes
Submission deadline: 30 May 2008

China
www.dell.com.cn/sbaward
Submission deadline: 30 May 2008

Australia
www.dell.com.au/sbaward
Submission deadline: 30 May 2008

Japan
www.dell.co.jp/ceaward
Submission deadline: 29 June 2008

Mexico
www.dell.com.mx/premiopyme

Submission deadline: 9 May 2008

US and Canada : submissions closed.

 

Global Partners:
 
 


 
ICSB
International Council for Small Business
The George Washington University School of Business, Department of Management
2201 G. Street NW, Funger 315
Washington, DC 20052 USA
Tel: 1-202-994-0704
Fax: 1-202-994-4930
Email: ICSB@gwu.edu




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