Winter 2007

The latest news and
information about the
BizWorld Foundation.

Dear Friends,

It’s a new school year and The BizWorld Foundation is ready to celebrate! Our office is always buzzing in September and October as educators prepare to teach our programs and our staff gears up to promote our curricula at conferences, teacher trainings, and events across the country.

We’re also excited because the start of this school year marks The BizWorld Foundation’s 10th year of bringing financial, business, and entrepreneurship education to children. We have come so far as an organization over the last 10 years, and we have you—our friends, partners, and educators—to thank for our success!

In this issue, you can learn about:

- The BizWorld Foundation's Tenth Anniversary Luncheon
- Recap of Grand Prix 7
- California Advisory Council welcomes new Chair, Itzik Cohen
- Ashley Parsons joins The BizWorld Foundation as Development Director
- The Buzz about BizWorld: Ways to Get Involved

Again, thank you for the support and commitment you’ve shown to The BizWorld Foundation over the last 10 years. We truly appreciate your interest in our programs and we look forward to partnering with you to make the next ten years even more successful!

All the best,

The Brown Bears Friendship Bracelet Company performs its commercial for guests at the 2006 Education Luncheon

To celebrate this milestone, The BizWorld Foundation will be hosting our 10th Anniversary Education Luncheon on December 4, 2007 at the St. Regis Hotel in downtown San Francisco. We are honored that Chad Hurley, Co-Founder of YouTube, will be on hand to share his thoughts on the importance of entrepreneurship and business education for children. This exciting event will bring together some of the most influential and innovative business leaders and educators, and we would love to have you join us! There’s no better way to kick-off the holiday season than by showing your support for all the children who have benefited from BizWorld’s programs. Click here for more details on the event, as well as information on tickets and corporate sponsorship opportunities. You can also contact Ashley Parsons, Development Director, for more details at (415) 503-5880.

On May 16, 2007, ten go-kart teams representing a variety of Silicon Valley companies geared up at the starting line for The BizWorld Foundation’s 7th Annual Grand Prix. An excited crowd of 100 spectators gathered to cheer on their favorite team as BizWorld Founder and Chairman Tim Draper waved the green flag at the starting line and drivers jockeyed for position on the track. Friendly wagers on “Fastest Lap” and “Slowest Lap” were collected by volunteers and BizWorld staff, with prizes generously donated by the Moana Hotel and Restaurant Group, Mercury Fitness Pilates Center, Junoon Restaurant, and more. Partygoers also spent time trying their luck at the black jack table, with all proceeds going to support The BizWorld Foundation’s programs and outreach. In the end, track sponsor Palo Alto Investors took home both the gold and silver medals in a spirited award ceremony where all teams were recognized for their sponsorship and participation. Thanks to all of our corporate partners and event attendees for making this year’s event another success!

Scott Hinshaw and the Merrill Lynch team getting ready for the start of the race	Tim Draper and the winning teams from Palo Alto Investors and Markwell/Preena Racing celebrate their exciting victories!

Itzik Cohen, right, and David Markwell in a Bay Area BizWorld class

Congratulations, Itzik!

Ashley Parsons, Development Director

“I am thrilled to join The BizWorld Foundation,” Ashley said. “There is a real need for entrepreneurship and financial education in our nation’s schools, and The BizWorld Foundation brings these concepts to children in a way that’s fun and accessible. I’m looking forward to building partnerships with individuals and organizations that will help solidify BizWorld’s growth and success in the future,” she continued. Welcome, Ashley!

There are many ways to get involved and support our efforts to bring financial and business education into the classroom. Here are just a few:

• Sponsor a class or district in your area: Our primary goal is to get our programs into classrooms across the country, and we rely on our friends and partners to tell us where we are needed most! For $159, you can bring a BizWorld or BizWiz kit to a new classroom as well as provide all of the training and support a teacher needs to implement the program successfully. Click here to become a sponsor.

• Show your support at our December Education Luncheon: Get your colleagues together and sponsor a table! Our event offers great community visibility for your company and gives you the opportunity to network with some of Silicon Valley’s greatest business leaders. Table sponsorships are available for $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000. Contact Ashley Parsons at (415) 503-5880 for more information. Click here to sponsor a luncheon table.
  
  
• Teach a BizWorld or BizWiz class: There is no better way to get involved than to teach a class! Volunteering in a BizWorld or BizWiz class is an incredibly rewarding and unforgettable experience. It’s also a great team building event for companies looking for community service opportunities. Contact Kristen Mjoseth, program coordinator, for more information on ways to volunteer.

The BizWorld Foundation is on YouTube!

Click here to see our programs in action!

BizKid Quote:

“The most important thing I learned is to stay a kid for as long as I can because I don’t want to have to deal with salaries, rent and bills. But I did learn how bills work and how it is to run a company.”

~ 4th grade student at Noddin School, San Jose, CA

Board member spotlight: Rob Goldberg

A long time friend and supporter of The BizWorld Foundation, Rob Goldberg brings a diverse background in the hospitality industry to The BizWorld Foundation Board of Directors. Currently Rob is President of the Moana Hotel and Restaurant Group and oversees more than 21 properties. His involvement with The BizWorld Foundation came shortly after Rob finished as a finalist in the Ernst and Young Entrepreneurship Competition. As Rob says, "BizWorld takes an intimidating proposition, a 10 year old trying to understand how a business works, and makes it fun and engaging. It is amazing to see the enthusiasm that kids have for this program. It makes me wonder how differently these kids will approach their first business experience- my guess is that it will be with considerably more confidence."

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!

The BizWorld Foundation’s 1st Annual Utah Education Breakfast
November 13, 2007
Zions Bank
Salt Lake City, UT

The BizWorld Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Education Luncheon
December 4, 2007
St. Regis Hotel
San Francisco, CA

Entrepreneurship Week USA
February 23 – March 1, 2008
*Stay tuned for ways to get involved in BizWorld events during this exciting week!

Financial Literacy Month
April, 2008