THINK BIG KC UPDATE - 12:30 PM CST, March 6th, 2010 -  Watch this site for more information coming later this week. We will post presentations, pictures, contact information and more.  If you are an established business or an aspiring entrepreneur that wants to get their idea, opportunity or business to the next level, please contact us at (866) 846-5244   or (866) THNK.BIG and we will connect you with the right resources.  Thanks for making this event a sell out and a huge success! 

THINK BIG KC UPDATE - 8:00 PM CST, March 5th, 2010 - We gave away over 30+ scholarships!    Check out the story on http://www.nbcactionnews.com/news/local/story/Man-Whose-Life-Story-Became-a-Movie-Inspires/kXtnFbe6s0C0tr8MvTf23g.cspx 

THINK BIG KC UPDATE - 8:30 PM CST , March 3rd 2010 - Congratulations to all of our attendees, exhibitors and sponsors for making a difference in both your lives and the lives of other entrepreneurs in the Midwest!  Chris Gardner rocked the house at lunch with a true story of inspiration! The show was sold out with extra seats set up for the standing room only tickets!

Stay tuned for pictures of the event, presentations being posted and video of the Start Up Expo!

Join us for one jam packed day of experts who have “been there, done that.” Experts who are willing to show you how they did it and how they can help you can succeed as an entrepreneur. Our rapid-fire presentation style will leave your brain overflowing with ideas - and you ready and confident to take your next step.

Rest up – you’ll need it!

Begin your day with Joe Calhoon, who has given over 2000 presentations to over 400 clients worldwide, leading them to greater business success. He will unveil The Entrepreneur's Growth System - along with a special surprise for all attendees.

Next, attend numerous in-depth educational sessions that can provide the game plan to your business strategy. It doesn't matter if you have a successful multi-million dollar company or are just starting out, we have assembled some of the best practitioners in the country to teach you their essential skills. Attend any session in any track, but be ready to take notes and get your brain engaged!

At lunch, listen to Chris Gardner tell his incredible life story and reach new levels of inspiration. Chris will also a help you set a course to fulfill your dreams, tackle adversity and achieve true "happyness" with lessons from his latest book, Start Where You Are. Chris will also help us give away our first annual Think Big Award (along with prizes), to the winner of our business plan competition.

Then after lunch, go to more classes, attend our special "mini-sessions" or attend the Start Up Expo. Show off your start up company, your business plan, your new invention, your idea - or even your rapidly growing young company (less than 3 years old or less than $1 million in annual revenue please). There you will meet potential funders, venture capitalists, lenders, private investors, business advisers and entrepreneurs who can help you get to the next level of success. Be sure to give your best pitch to our professional film crew, so we can capture your personality and expose your company to an even larger audience via the internet after the conference. We can even give you a copy for your own needs! The Start Up Expo is included in the price of a full day admission ticket - it's like your own mini trade show within the conference!

At our closing session, tune into Washington D.C. and the "state of the union" of entrepreneurship. Martin Frost, a 13 term US Congressman, will give you insight into the issues that you need to know to help you and your company thrive in 2010.

Lastly, join us for a powerful networking session at the end of a long but energizing day, over cocktails and appetizers. Meet new friends, catch up with other entrepreneurs and share ideas that can you make 2010 a great year. This is your own economic stimulus package, all in one day!