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= [[File:CEO.gif|border|center|CEO]]Overview<br/> =
Entrepreneurship as a field of study at colleges and universities across the U.S. and around the world . Entrepreneurship has become a leading subject at the undergraduate and graduate level. With this increased attention, it is more important than ever to give students the opportunities to network not only with their student peers, but with fellow entrepreneurs in the business world to promote entrepreneurship at all levels and in all environments. And, this This is where CEO comes in.
The 1970s saw the inception, development and growth of a new and exciting field of study in business and higher education – entrepreneurship. During this time, very few universities offered coursework for students. Students interested in becoming entrepreneurs had very few resources, opportunities and outlets to help them reach their entrepreneurial dreams and goals. And, no No national student organization served this interesteither.
In 1983, a meeting was held in a restaurant to discuss developing an entrepreneurship organization for students who wanted to one day become an entrepreneur. Dr, Gerry Hills, a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), called and facilitated the meeting of 12 Chicago-area university students. John Hughes and Jean Thorne of the Coleman Foundation contributed, along with Verne Harnish, who was working with Dr. Fran Jabara to create the Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs (ACE), was in attendance.
*'''Take action!''' CEO encourages members to start NOW in taking the steps needed to get to where they want to be.
*'''Be persistent.''' We strive for students to believe in themselves and in their dreams and goals, no matter what it takes or how long it takes. Failure should not end the entrepreneurial journey, but should provide an opportunity to learn and more move forward.
*'''Young entrepreneurs can succeed.'''
On-campus prescence in the form of a local chapter.
#'''- National Conference'''<ul style="margin-left: 40px;"><li>Join nearly 1,400 college students, faculty, and young entrepreneurs from around the world who attend the 2 ½ day CEO National Conference to network, learn, and be inspired.</li><li>Join to pursue your entrepreneurial passions. Over 80 outstanding entrepreneurs and business leaders will share their ideas and expertise as to how they launched their businesses.</li><li>Join to hear the lessons other student entrepreneurs have learned, and where they are today. </li></ul>
- <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The National Elevator Pitch Competition</span></span><sup style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">TM</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">is the largest national elevator pitch competition, presenting students with a unique opportunity to pitch their business idea to a panel</span>
= Impact Achieved For Students and Campus<br/> =
[[File:Texst.JPG|thumb|none|Texst.JPG]]TBD interview Friday
= Steps Required To Bring Resource to Campus<br/> =
Michael Luchies, National Growth and Programs Manager<br/>[mailto:Mluchies@c-e-o.org MLuchies@c-e-o.org]