Aspiring and existing entrepreneurs are the focus of an upcoming seminar designed to motivate and educate Georgia Perimeter College students, faculty and staff.

“Bringing a New Business to Life” is being held in conjunction with National Entrepreneurship Week this Friday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at Dunwoody Campus, NC 1100.

The event kicks off with registration and continental breakfast and includes a success story presentation from young entrepreneur Josh Austin Sr., director of engineering for Ionic Security and founder of MaaSive.net software development company.

Georgia attorney John Sours, administrator for the Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection, will provide insight on unfair and deceptive business practices and offer advice to new and prospective business owners.

“We have two very dynamic speakers, each coming from very different aspects of the business world—one as a business professional with legal perspectives and the other as a successful business owner and manager,” says Ellie Shaw, event coordinator.

Nearly 300 participants already have signed up for “Bringing a New Life to Business,” which is sponsored by the Dunwoody Business Club and Alpha Beta Gamma. Shaw believes students in particular are drawn to the idea of being able to control their financial destiny, especially during periods of economic volatility.

“The information presented gives them knowledge and ideas to explore, and raises new questions that can be researched, in order to make better decisions for their future career track,” she says.

Seminar reservations are required. Students can sign up in a business class or by visiting NE 2408 at Dunwoody Campus. Faculty, staff and students can register by contacting Ellie Shaw at Elspeth.Shaw@gpc.edu. The registration deadline is Thursday, Nov. 6, at noon.L