Kimberlie Dykeman Selected as Emcee and Session Host for RISE University Day 2011

TV Personality & Radio Host, Motivation Expert and Author Kimberlie Dykeman is quite familiar with RISE -Relationship & Information Series for Entrepreneurs- and the incredible impact it has on entrepreneurs, having been a selected in 2009 and 2010. She has been selected to help kick off the latest RISE concept offering: RISE University Day and will be the opening emcee as well as a featured session host. Born from the RISE Week concept, RISE University Day + Campus Fast Pitch is a free one-day conference for university entrepreneurs of all types and stages, providing a forum where students can exchange ideas that inspire the entrepreneurial spirit. Bringing RISE to the university setting allows participants to connect with other undergraduate and graduate students who are also balancing classes and entrepreneurship. Participants will connect with entrepreneurs from multiple industries and backgrounds, along with leaders from universities, non-profits, neighborhoods and government. 

DATE:  Saturday March 5, 2011

About RISE:  In its fifth year, RISE – a Relationship & Information Series for Entrepreneurs – is an annual conference series dedicated to providing a free forum for entrepreneurs to connect and exchange ideas that inspire the entrepreneurial spirit. RISE is a free conference for entrepreneurs of all types, providing a forum where you can connect and exchange ideas that inspire the entrepreneurial spirit.

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Kimberlie Dykeman Signs with Renowned Literary Agent Chip MacGregor

After months of painstaking querying of literary agents nationwide, Kimberlie Dykeman’s  diligence (finally) paid off with a contract with Oregon-based MacGregor Literary, which backs authors in both the Christian and general markets.  Seeking representation for her next SOAPBOX® books, a motivational series of mini-books, Kimberlie hit it off with the agency’s founder Chip MacGregor, whose visionary expertise helped him to see the tremendous potential for the SOAPBOX® brand in the literary world and countless other mediums.  As an experienced agent, editor, author, and publisher, Chip MacGregor’s reputation is stellar in the ever-competitive industry.   He has represented bestsellers on the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Los Angeles Times, Denver Post, Amazon.com, and B&N lists, and earned numerous awards including the Gold Medallion, Christy, RITA, and Walden Books Award. 

“Kicking off the New Year with a brilliant, connected partner in my corner is a dream come true,” says Kimberlie.  “With Chip’s endorsement and efforts, I am truly confident that a solid publishing house will see my writing in the best possible light and hustle to launch my work to the public.”