BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Events at Ball State University//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nCorey Parchman is a Ball State University alumnus\, former NFL wide receiver\, entrepreneur\, business a cquisition advisor\, real estate developer\, and best-selling author base d in Indianapolis. During his athletic career\, he played for five NFL fr anchises and set a 105-yard kickoff return record at Ball State. Today\, he leads business acquisition\, private equity\, and real estate developm ent ventures while supporting early childhood education in underserved co mmunities.\n\nContact: Entrepreneurship Center - 765-285-9002 DTEND:20260827T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260716T205445Z DTSTART:20260827T150000Z LOCATION:Student Center\, Ballroom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series with Corey Parchman UID:08403a3c-cd79-4288-be7a-851f00b3681f URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/08/27/conv ersations-in-entrepreneurship-and-leadership-series-with-corey-parchman END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nLathay Pegues is an Indiana Uni versity graduate\, Regional Emmy Award-winning journalist\, and entrepren eur from Muncie\, Indiana. After working as a reporter and anchor at tele vision stations across the Midwest\, he co-founded JohnTom’s Barbecue Sau ce\, inspired by his grandfather’s secret family recipe. Since taking the company full-time in 2014\, Pegues has expanded the brand into numerous retail stores\, and JohnTom’s was named “Best Sauce in Indiana” by Indian apolis Monthly.\n\n\nContact: Entrepreneurship Center - 765-285-8311 DTEND:20260915T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260716T205445Z DTSTART:20260915T150000Z IMAGE:URI\;DISPLAY=BADGE\,THUMBNAIL\,GRAPHIC\;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://w ww.bsu.edu/-/media/www/departmentalcontent/millercollegeofbusiness/images /calendar-images-320-x-320-px/2023-pegues-lathay-thumb.jpg?sc_lang=en LOCATION:Student Center\, Ballroom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series with Latha y Pegues UID:490ce982-fc4b-4d63-9cd2-9a984f175fe8 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/09/15/conv ersations-in-entrepreneurship-and-leadership-series-with-lathay-pegues END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nAaron Prickel is a management c onsultant and sales trainer with Lushin\, where he has served since 2007. Known for adapting his approach to each client\, he helps individuals an d organizations develop practical\, authentic sales strategies that align with their goals. He received the 2015 Achievement Award from Ball State University’s Miller College of Business.\n\n\nContact: Entrepreneurship Center - 765-285-9002 DTEND:20260924T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260716T205445Z DTSTART:20260924T150000Z IMAGE:URI\;DISPLAY=BADGE\,THUMBNAIL\,GRAPHIC\;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ww w.bsu.edu/-/media/www/departmentalcontent/millercollegeofbusiness/images/ calendar-images-320-x-320-px/220-aaron-prickel.png?sc_lang=en LOCATION:Student Center\, Ballroom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series with Aaron Prickel UID:cf1f9e9c-62b2-4559-a1f4-3de593eeb76c URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/09/24/conv ersations-in-entrepreneurship-and-leadership-series-with-aaron-prickel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nRyan Gard is vice president of Cintas Corporation’s North Central Region\, where he leads with a focus o n operational excellence\, talent development\, and performance. A 2006 B all State University graduate\, he began his career with Cintas as a sale s representative and advanced through several leadership roles before ass uming his current position. He also serves on the Miller College of Busin ess Leadership and Management Advisory Board.\n\nContact: Entrepreneurshi p Center - 765-285-9002 DTEND:20261006T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260716T205445Z DTSTART:20261006T150000Z IMAGE:URI\;DISPLAY=BADGE\,THUMBNAIL\,GRAPHIC\;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://w ww.bsu.edu/-/media/www/departmentalcontent/millercollegeofbusiness/images /calendar-images-320-x-320-px/ryangard_cintas-320-x-320.jpg?sc_lang=en LOCATION:Student Center\, Ballroom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series with Ryan Gard UID:e7ec9f7c-3672-4b62-9fb8-dbce4e2121a4 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/10/06/conv ersations-in-entrepreneurship-and-leadership-series-with-ryan-gard END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nJoin us for the largest student professional development event of the year\, October 20-22. Network wit h alumni as they join us on campus to participate in numerous panel discu ssions. Alumni will share their experiences leading a range of industries \, including manufacturing\, financial services\, and telecommunications. Networking and social opportunities complement professional development sessions and workshops.\n\nContact: Miller College of Business\, Office o f the Dean - business@bsu.edu - 765-285-8192 DTEND:20261022T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T205445Z DTSTART:20261020T133000Z IMAGE:URI\;DISPLAY=BADGE\,THUMBNAIL\,GRAPHIC\;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ww w.bsu.edu/-/media/www/departmentalcontent/millercollegeofbusiness/images/ calendar-images-320-x-320-px/dialogue_days_thumbnail2.png?sc_lang=en LOCATION:Whitinger Business Building SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Dialogue Days UID:0807b016-5eeb-4f8d-82de-fd4af3027c51 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/10/20/dial ogue-days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nMarcus Hall is president and pa rtner at California Closets Midwest\, where he oversees operations across Indiana\, Illinois\, Kentucky\, and Ohio. With more than a decade of lea dership experience\, he guides a cross-functional team focused on deliver ing custom furniture and storage solutions while advancing innovation\, o perational excellence\, and shared organizational goals. California Close ts Midwest is part of Threefold\, a permanent-equity firm that partners w ith specialty contracting companies serving the built environment.\n\n\nC ontact: Entrepreneurship Center - 765-285-9002 DTEND:20261020T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260716T205445Z DTSTART:20261020T150000Z LOCATION:Student Center\, Ballroom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series with Marcu s Hall UID:c0135d7c-734b-47f0-9544-16430119f0e6 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/10/20/conv ersations-in-entrepreneurship-and-leadership-series-with-marcus-hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ball State University Event\n\nStephen Hall is co-founder of T inker Coffee Co.\, a specialty coffee roaster founded in Indianapolis in 2014. After working in the wine industry\, he discovered a passion for sp ecialty coffee and launched the company with his brother-in-law\, Jeff Jo hnson. Tinker Coffee Co. now operates five Indianapolis cafés\, two locat ions at Indianapolis International Airport\, and a growing e-commerce and wholesale roasting business throughout the Midwest.\n\n\nContact: Entrep reneurship Center - 765-285-9002 DTEND:20261027T161500Z DTSTAMP:20260716T205445Z DTSTART:20261027T150000Z IMAGE:URI\;DISPLAY=BADGE\,THUMBNAIL\,GRAPHIC\;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ww w.bsu.edu/-/media/www/departmentalcontent/millercollegeofbusiness/images/ calendar-images-320-x-320-px/2025-hall-steve-320x320.png?sc_lang=en LOCATION:Student Center\, Ballroom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series with Steph en Hall UID:df482ce8-365e-4ddc-861f-ec12463ed9b6 URL:https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/10/27/conv ersations-in-entrepreneurship-and-leadership-series-with-stephen-hall END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR