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USASBE Membership Benefits

  • 1.  USASBE Membership Benefits

    Posted 03-05-2010 10:19
    *** Join USASBE Today! ***

    USASBE is the largest independent, professional, academic organization in
    the world dedicated to advancing the discipline of entrepreneurship.
    Join a diverse mix of professionals that share a common commitment to
    fostering entrepreneurial attitudes and behaviors.

    As a professional academic organization, USASBE plays a preeminent role in
    advancing the discipline of entrepreneurship. We do this by serving our
    members.
    Our value proposition includes:

    JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
    Members receive subscriptions to Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice and
    The Journal of Small Business Management
    As a member, you may opt to receive hard copies and access the journals
    online, or opt out of hard copies.
    ET&P 2010 Publication Schedule
    January 2010 March 2010 May 2010 July 2010 September 2010 November 2010

    JSBM Publication Schedule
    January 2010 April 2010 July 2010 October 2010

    ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE
    USASBE members receive complimentary issues of Entrepreneur magazine. New
    members will begin receiving magazines each year in October.

    KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES
    All members have access to resources located on the USASBE.org website which
    include:
    • The Syllabus Exchange
    • Bibliography Database
    • Video Library
    • Innovative Teaching Practices
    • Teaching Cases Exchange
    • Social Entrepreneurship Resources
    • Web Links for Entrepreneurship Educators
    • White Papers
    • Conference Proceedings
    • Webinars

    CAREER CENTER
    The USASBE Job Market is the premier destination for entrepreneurship
    related academic jobs. Job listings are open to all visitors, and for a
    limited time, Job Postings are available at no charge. The Career Center is
    also offered live at USASBE Annual Conferences with opportunities available
    onsite to meet with prospective employees/employers and to post your
    information in the conference Resume Book. http://usasbe.org/CareerCenter/Jobs/

    SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
    USASBE Special Interest Groups (SIGS) interact with members on an ongoing
    basis regarding focused specialty areas within entrepreneurship.
    http://usasbe.org/interestgroups/

    NETWORKING
    USASBE members include leading educators, researchers, policy makers,
    management professionals, and entrepreneurs. Members are listed in the
    USASBE Member Directory and can be contacted for personal networking use.

    USASBE NATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAM
    Recognition of outstanding achievement in education, research and
    advancement of the entrepreneurship discipline, is a major focus of the
    Association’s mission to promote improvement of knowledge, practices,
    research, and understanding the phenomenon of entrepreneurship. This
    objective is fostered annually through the presentation of prestigious
    awards in the areas of:
    • Entrepreneurship Achievement and Advocacy
    • Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education
    • Excellence in Entrepreneurship Research, Case Development and Workshop
    Development/Presentation
    Learn more about the awards program and see past winners here
    http://usasbe.org/about/awards/

    USASBE NEWSLETTER LIAISON
    The USASBE Newsletter LIAISON is published quarterly with updated news
    announcements and information of interest to members. Archives are also
    available on line here http://usasbe.org/about/newsletter/

    USASBE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
    The annual USASBE conference is one of the premier gatherings of
    entrepreneurship scholars and educators in the world. Interact and network
    with friends, colleagues, and leaders in the field of entrepreneurship
    during formal and informal gatherings. Enjoy keynote presentations from
    some of the most thought provoking leaders in entrepreneurship and attend
    presentations relating to the established values of our membership titled
    Pillar Sessions. These sessions include some of the leaders in our field
    providing their direct experiences. Present your competitive papers, cases,
    and workshops to other professionals in the field. Present work in progress
    in an informal setting in the Developmental Track, or attend a
    professionally developed Doctoral Consortium matching our future
    professionals with seasoned leaders in entrepreneurship. Stop by the
    on-site Career Center to schedule interviews or post your resume, and
    finally enter your program to compete in the National Education Awards.

    MEMBERSHIP IN ICSB
    USASBE is interdisciplinary, cross-functional, and globally connected as an
    affiliate of the International Council for Small Business. Membership in
    USASBE grants you automatic membership with ICSB.

    The International Council for Small Business is a non-profit organization
    devoted to continuing management education for entrepreneurs and small
    business. The Council was founded on the belief that enlightened small
    business management is necessary for successful profitable small business,
    that successful small businesses are essential to our national economies,
    and that entrepreneurship needs to be fostered to stimulate a dynamic and
    growing economic system. ICSB has affiliates around the globe and holds an
    annual World Conference. Learn more about ICSB here
    http://usasbe.org/about/ICSBInfo.asp

    JOIN USASBE NOW
    http://usasbe.org/member/


    SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
    www.USASBE.org


    Becky Gann, MBA
    Interim Executive Director
    USASBE®
    United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship®
    Belmont University
    1900 Belmont Boulevard
    Nashville, TN 37212
    Phone: 615.460.2615
    Fax: 615.460.2614
    Email: becky.gann@belmont.edu
    Web: www.usasbe.org

    USASBE 2011
    25th Annual Conference
    January 13-16, 2011
    Hilton Head, South Carolina