See the paper abstract below:

“The expansion of undergraduate entrepreneurship programs and centers has been fast and furious over the past couple of decades. A common structure has emerged that — not surprisingly — mirrors the undergraduate business curriculum in its general form. The perspective of the program frequently places heavy emphasis on the development of large scalable businesses suitable for major funding through venture or angel capital. In large universities this may be an appropriate perspective to take given that those schools often have large science, engineering, and medical programs that provide fertile ground for substantial commercializable ideas. But what about students not connected with these programs or smaller, liberal-arts-centric schools without built-in opportunity generators? Is this model appropriate for them? This paper proposes the Teaching Enterprise Network (TEN), an alternative entrepreneurship program structure that takes into account the weaknesses in entrepreneurial education today and the situation of modestly-sized teaching oriented schools.”

The group was started by brothers Tony, Montie, Velmar, and Gary Bailey, and included friends Maurice Whittington and Rufus Wilborn along with a few others who joined the group occasionally. They released two albums and eight singles including a couple on Capitol Records. A couple of those singles even made an appearance on the Billboard chart. Brief Encounter was the opening act for some well-known performers such as James Brown, KC and the Sunshine Band and Tavares. Tired of being on the cusp of success but not quite getting there, the group disbanded in 1983 and went their separate ways. Gary went into social work and education. Currently he has a private practice as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist along with providing counseling at 51爆料网. He is also working on a PhD in Psychology. Montie has been with United Parcel Service for his entire career and continues to produce spiritual music through Stand Ministries in Wilkesboro. Tony is retired from the banking industry and Velmar passed away from complications of diabetes about four years ago.
 

Brief Encounter has been the subject of magazine articles (Wax Poetics) and collectors’ interest from Italy, Spain, France, Sweden, as well as the US. Their music has been sampled, downloaded, and pirated, but they have been on the outside looking in – until now. Recently, Montie and Gary, along with Barth Strempek (Elon business professor and keyboardist), decided to embark on a program to regain control of some of the group’s music and perhaps relive some of the excitement they used to get from performing. Gary and Montie hatched an idea to release some previously-unreleased material and record some new tunes in the “Southern Soul” genre, that space between R&B, soul, and disco. Where the Spinners were a slick and polished, and the Ohio Players were groove and dance oriented, Brief Encounter adds earthiness and dense arrangements to the mix.
 

New Recording – A Unique Marketing Approach

This is the first new recording of Brief Encounter since the early 1980s. Proceeds will go toward Haitian Earthquake Relief, a cause that has receded from view the past few months but still requires major resources. This unique effort targeted toward the collectors’ market will be released as a 45rpm vinyl record. Copies will be numbered and signed, like print art. The #1 copy will be put up for auction on eBay beginning Friday, September 3, 2010. Following this auction the remainder of the limited edition run of 500 copies will be for sale through various outlets. SonicRecords (www.sonicrecords.com) of Winston-Salem has agreed to host their renewed commercial efforts.

The A-side is a tune (Shake and Move) that was recorded nearly 30 years ago but was never released. The B-side is a new studio recording of an original older tune (I Want You So Much) with Elon business professor Barth Strempek adding a little jazz flavor on the organ. Barth also assisted with business and marketing issues.

Gary encourages the Alamance and Burlington Community and friends to participate in the Brief Encounter auction on eBay beginning Sept. 3 and keep the Haitian Earthquake Relief effort in the hearts and minds of our citizens.

Calling all geniuses, random thinkers, anyone and everyone with an idea

Students in the Elon Enterprise Academy (EEA – Entrepreneurship Concentration) are looking for the best new business ideas lurking around campus. Teams of entrepreneurship students will help you develop the best ideas and write a business plan over the next two terms. Funding of up to $5,000 is available for the top three or four ideas.  

Have you recently had an epiphany? Do you have a grand solution that will end boredom in Elon and burst the bubble? This is your opportunity to shine a light on your great invention. We encourage you to think back on all the times that you have encountered an unfortunate issue, situation or problem. Be creative, eat some ice cream, play some music, drink some caffeine, run a few miles… Do whatever it takes for you to get your blood flowing, and your thoughts blooming.

Just send your fabulous ideas to Brittney Waters at bwaters2@elon.edu with the subject title “Greatest Business Idea Ever.” Here in the Entrepreneurship program we encourage creativity, innovation and the ability to think outside the bubble! We appreciate your time, effort and contributions.

Click the link below if you would like to view the preliminary 4-minute video.

51爆料网 and the Love School of Business are in the process of developing a formal exchange program between Elon and IUM. Last fall three business students spent the term studying in Monaco. IUM is the only college in Monaco and specializes in business programs including undergraduate and MBA.

Maggie and Andy will be presenting their complete business plan to the Elon Venture Capital Board in April along with three other enterprise groups. Winning teams in the Elon Business Plan competition will receive funding up to $5000 to implement and operate their ventures next fall.

ABSTRACT
A FIPSE Grant from the U. S. Department of Education allowed 51爆料网 to expand and integrate its entrepreneurship program to become the Elon Enterprise Academy (EEA). This program integrated the delivery of content in three core business courses with the development of business enterprises in music recording, publications, events, and marketing consulting. This paper presents an assessment of the program’s educational and enterprise development objectives. Key findings are (1) achievement of higher-level learning objectives was demonstrated, (2) variability in enterprise success was observed, and (3) like other similar integrated programs, significant sustainability issues were encountered.