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Speaker / Discussion Topics

During the MBV week, there are a variety of guest speakers from the business world, some as large group presentations and others as break-out sessions for you to choose from based on your interest.

MBV's experiential learning opportunities allow you to learn by doing. You'll learn about investing your money, become proficient at interviewing and get a taste of being a “start-up” company.

Here is a list of sample topics/activities covered at MBV:

• Philanthropy - Each student attending MBV is there because of a philanthropic gift. How can you be charitable?

• Entrepreneurial Stories – When you have an idea for a new product or want to be your own boss – what steps do you take to become successful?

• Marketing - You are impacted by about 5,000 advertising impressions each day. When marketing yourself or your new company – are you clearly marketing to the right audience? What’s the first impression you make in a job interview or when meeting someone new?

• Investing - How can you turn $1.50/day into $921,971? Here’s a chance to ask questions of financial planners about investing.

• Business Ethics – Learning how to make ethical decisions and knowing what is right and wrong can dictate a successful future. Occasionally, a white collar felon is a guest speaker along with an attorney.

• Debt Sucks! - Do you know what a credit score it? This 3 digit number can impact your ability to get a job, rent an apartment and get a loan. We will share with you how to avoid debt.

• Insurance – Very important and some of it required by law. How can you save money on your car insurance?

• Paying for College and College Admissions – How do you know what college to apply too? Tuition varies from school to school – how can you afford it?

• Mock Interviews – Nervous about that first job interview? Here’s a chance to get some honest feedback to help you improve your interviewing skills before you have to do a real interview.

• Business Plans – You know you want to open your own business, but you need start-up money to buy equipment and pay for research and employees. How are you going to ask for money? Are you ready to answer questions such as: What is your marketing plan? Are you outsourcing? What is your plan to repay the loan? Through teamwork within your company, you will be able to experience developing a new product idea, developing marketing, operation and finance plans, and present your business plan to a panel of judges. This is great practice for when you apply for a business loan in real life!

Of course, we have a LOT of fun during the week as well: free time, corporate olympics, volleyball, a dance on the last night of MBV, etc…

Questions?

Contact Information
Andrea Hanson, Minnesota Business Venture Director
763-398-0090 ext. 226
ahanson@bestprep.org

Emily Tohal, Program Associate
763-398-0090 ext. 230
etohal@bestprep.org