The Statewide Day of Innovation and Entrepreneurship is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. at the NDSU Memorial Union Century Theater. Innovate ND, the North Dakota Department of Commerce and the NDSU Technology Incubator are sponsoring the event.

What do Fed Ex, General Electric, Microsoft, Apple and Southwest Airlines all have in common? They all started in bad economic times. Now is a great time for entrepreneurs. Find out why and listen to featured keynote speaker and North Dakota entrepreneur Doug Burgum, joined by special guest Gov. John Hoeven. 

For event details and to register, go to InnovateND.com.