News: SeekingSitters Featured on CNBC, Thursday, May 8, 2008

SeekingSitters the 2007 Tulsa Entrepreneurial Spirit Award winner will be featured Thursday night on CNBC Show “The Big Idea” with Donny Deutsch. 

The show airs at 9 p.m. on Cox channel 49. We congratulate SeekingSitters and want to encourage you to watch as this innovative Tulsa Company is unveiled to the nation.
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Timeline

September 24 - October 15, 2008
Updated Business Plan Submission

November 5, 2008
Finalist Pitches – In Person Judging
7 Finalist present an elevator pitch 2 minutes with remaining time reserved for Q&A and further advice

November 18, 2008
Entrepreneurial Celebration Ceremony
 Presentations by winning company at Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Celebration with awards to follow. Crowne Plaza, Downtown Tulsa

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Resources

Service Providers
Organizations dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs grow their business in Oklahoma.

2007 Finalists Advice
Insights into last years competition by several finalists.

Downloads
Executive summary template and comprehensive resource guides.

About the Spirit Award

Mayor Kathy Taylor’s Tulsa Entrepreneurial Spirit Award has been created to motivate an increase in entrepreneurial endeavors in Tulsa. The award process is also designed to increase the promotion of resources available to support entrepreneurs as they grow their businesses.

We believe that investing in the business leaders of today and tomorrow is vital for Tulsa’s long term sustainability, that Entrepreneurs are the hero’s of our time. The Tulsa Entrepreneurial Spirit Award is a tribute to the dreamers, and visionaries of our community. What’s your big idea? Go ahead and unleash it today!

Contact Us

For more information about Mayor Kathy Taylor’s Tulsa Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, please feel free to write to us.

Tulsa Spirit Award
c/o SpiritBank Business Resource Center
1800 South Baltimore Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119-5216

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