I’ll be a panelist at an upcoming Entrepreneurial Thursdays event in August:

August 16, 2007 Show

Theme: “New Media Entrepreneurs,” co-host Jia Ji

Featured Musicians:
Jessica Lee, Vocals; Chris Hemingway, Alto Saxophone; Roy Ruzika, Guitar; GordonGrottenthaler, Drums;Brian Stahurski, Bass

Panelists:
1) Jia Ji, Community Relations – Guru.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for freelance talent.
2) John R. Carman, Communication Designer – Avenue Design Studios, a graphic communications and new media consulting firm.
3) Cynthia Closkey, President – Big Big Design, local web design firm helping small businesses and nonprofit organizations get the greatest value from the web.
4) Justin Kownacki, Social Media Producer & Consultant – Something to Be Desired, Pittsburgh’s weekly web sitcom, online since 2003.
About Entrepreneurial Thursdays:

WHAT: “ENTREPRENEURIAL THURSDAYS” is a casual, weekly social and networking event, featuring live Jazz, Soul & Blues by vocalist/host JESSICA LEE and special musical guests, and featuring live interviews between two musical sets with the evening’s unique Featured Panelists about “WHAT’S INNOVATIVE AND POSITIVE IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION.”
WHO: Everyone interested in supporting innovation in the arts and entrepreneurship and in building a stronger, more vibrant Pittsburgh region.
WHEN: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 16th
WHERE: Altar Bar (1620 Penn Ave. in the Strip District)
DRESS CODE: No blue jeans or tennis shoes, please!
COVER CHARGE: $10 cover charge ($7 students with ID)

For more on “Entrepreneurial Thursdays,” visit Jessica Lee’s website.