http://illinois.edu/calendar/list/3465 Listing of all entrepreneurial events on campus. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28734998 http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28734998 Thu, 30 May 2013 12:00:00 CDT This workshop is the second part of a two-part series to help entrepreneurs prepare SBIR applications and will be led by EIR Jed Taylor. The focus will be on SBIR commercialization plans, and Jed will cover lessons he has learned and highlight some red flags from the review panel. The first workshop will take place on May 22. Lunch will be served. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28572639 http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28572639 Thu, 30 May 2013 12:00:00 CDT This workshop is the second part of a two-part series to help entrepreneurs prepare SBIR applications, and will be led by EIR Jed Taylor. The focus will be on SBIR commercialization plans, and Jed will cover lessons learned and highlight some red flags from the review panel. The first workshop will take place on May 22. Lunch will be served. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28735410 http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28735410 Fri, 31 May 2013 17:00:00 CDT Hosted on the patio at the iCyt building by the Research Park pond, this month's Fire at Five will include wine, beer, soda, food, and music. All Research Park employees are welcome and may bring guests or family to participate. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28571112 http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28571112 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:30:00 CDT Get under the summer Midwestern skies and take advantage of free music and wide-open spaces in June and July. OUTSIDE at the Research Park will be back in 2013 with two concert dates: June 14 and July 12. CU''s own Mhondoro Rhythm Success simmers with enchanting Zimbabwean pop songs that blend traditional regional music with electric guitar. Sharp percussion and appealing melodies from that southern African nation create the ultimate dancing atmosphere. The evening then journeys into the desert as the Hendrix of the Sahara and ELLNORA 2011 alum Vieux Farka Tour' boosts the temperature with scorching rock solos and thrilling vocals. In penetrating bluesy licks and joyful tunes ''straight from the heart of Mali,'' he charges ancestral grooves with modern energy (NPR.org). OUTSIDE at the Research Park is held just southwest of Assembly Hall on First Street in the Research Park. Parking is available in the lot south of the Caterpillar building at 1901 South First Street. Presented by Krannert Center, in association with Fox/Atkins Development, LLC http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28573130 http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28573130 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00:00 CDT This month's EIR Workshop will focus on issues of payroll. Lunch will be served. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28735821 http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28735821 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00:00 CDT Entrepreneur in residence (EIR) Dennis Beard, an investor, CPA, and manager, will discuss best practices for payroll and using tools such as Quickbooks. Lunch will be served. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28716583 http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28716583 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 17:30:00 CDT The Rantoul Business Incubator, located at the former Chanute Air Force Base, is an affiliate of EnterpriseWorks. It offers free space for entrepreneurs and other services. RBI is a service of the East Central Illinois University Center, a partnership among local educational institutions and business development resources to promote and foster entrepreneurship in the region. The event will include networking, tours, food and drinks and is sponsored by EnterpriseWorks at the University of Illinois Research Park. http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28571113 http://illinois.edu/calendar/detail/3465/28571113 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:30:00 CDT Get under the summer Midwestern skies and take advantage of free music and wide-open spaces in June and July. OUTSIDE at the Research Park will be back in 2013 with two concert dates: June 14 and July 12. Local acts will open each show, and the fair featuring sustainable practices and green businesses will spread across the lawn on July 12. A refreshing night kicks off with The Diva & The Dude/Kathy Harden & Andy Baylor, who cover songs by saucy women ranging from Patsy Cline to Koko Taylor. Then prepare yourself for the rowdy roots music of Spuyten Duyvil (that''s Spite-en Dive-el). ''All the playing is hot'' on ripping bluegrass-meets-country-meets-blues from this eight-piece force of nature (Huffington Post). OUTSIDE at the Research Park is held just southwest of Assembly Hall on First Street in the Research Park. Parking is available in the lot south of the Caterpillar building at 1901 South First Street. Presented by Krannert Center, in association with Fox/Atkins Development, LLC