The Entrepreneurs’ Organization, the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2008 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards national competition, presented in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Financial.

Fraser Doherty of Scotland went against the conventional wisdom of his peer group's expertise with web-based business ventures and instead turned to an old family recipe. He began making homemade jam in his parents' kitchen using his grandmother's recipes and selling the jam to neighbors and townspeople.

Healthcare costs and the 2008 presidential election rank as two of the top issues on the minds of many U.S.-based entrepreneurs, whereas energy prices and “going green” rate as low business priorities.

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is pleased to announce the hiring of Robert “Bob” Strade as EO’s new Managing Director. Mr. Strade comes to EO from the World Presidents’ Organization (WPO), where he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer for nine years.