Where Will You Get Your Next Big Idea??? Envision '08 Brings Together International Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs for Conference

Business Wire, Feb 13, 2008

SAN ANTONIO -- International bestselling authors Dr. Stephen Covey and Marcus Buckingham, CEOs, successful business leaders, business visionaries and entrepreneurs will convene at the Envision '08 conference in historic San Antonio, Texas on April 23-25. Sponsored by The Texas A&M University Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship, Envision '08 will guide participants to identifying their next big opportunity. Participants will develop strategies to overcome business challenges and hear real-life stories from accomplished business entrepreneurs.

"Envision '08 will provide a unique opportunity for business leaders to get first-hand insight into the issues that will affect their businesses from highly-respected business leaders and visionaries," said Richard Scruggs, Executive Director of The Texas A&M University Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship.

Participants will be exposed to tools and techniques for better funding, marketing, sales and recruiting to help drive company performance. Envision '08 will enhance the ability of entrepreneurs to realize their goals and strengthen their company's bottom lines.

Conference attendees will hear from well-known authors and business leaders, including:

* Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of the international bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Covey was named one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Americans and is a recipient of the National Entrepreneur of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award.

* Marcus Buckingham, author of First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Best Managers Do Differently. Buckingham is considered one of the world's leading experts on employee productivity, management and leadership practices.

* Guy Kawasaki is an author and managing director of Garage Technology Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm. He writes a column for Entrepreneur Magazine.

* Peter Schutz, former CEO of Porshe A.G., increased revenue from $850 million to $1 billion during his tenure.

Envision '08 will include workshop sessions geared towards obtaining financing from venture capital firms, angel investors, investment bankers and commercial bankers. Other workshops will provide insight into marketing, maximizing productivity, immigration, multi-generational team building, creating franchise businesses and international business opportunities.

Envision '08, to be held at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel, located on the world famous entertainment destination, the San Antonio River Walk. Reduced early bird registration fees are available before March 1.

For more information: www.Envision08.com.