BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Indian River State College Foundation - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://giving.irsc.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Indian River State College Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028 DTSTAMP:20261022T193951Z CREATED:20260831T014034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T193951Z UID:3786-1793059200-1793145599@giving.irsc.edu SUMMARY:Giving Day DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 5\, 2026 at 6:00 PM \n \n\n\n \n Eastman Advanced Workforce Training CenterIndian River State College \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Celebrating Innovation\, Leadership and Impact \n \n The Dan K. Richardson Entrepreneur of the Year Award is one of the Treasure Coast’s most prestigious recognitions of entrepreneurial excellence\, honoring individuals whose vision\, leadership\, innovation\, and business success have created a lasting impact on our region. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Silver Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Community Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nominate an Entrepreneur \n \n Do you know an entrepreneur making a difference in our community? Nominating a deserving candidate is an opportunity to recognize and highlight the leaders whose dedication\, ingenuity\, and commitment inspire others and help shape a stronger future for the Treasure Coast. Nominations are now closed. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gilbert Culberth \n \n 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Watch highlights from last year’s awards ceremony and learn how entrepreneurial leadership continues to shape the future of the Treasure Coast. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsorships \n \n This exclusive event\, with an audience of 200-250 influential leaders\, offers high-value experiences. Sponsorship provides visibility and positions your organization as a champion of regional economic growth and innovation. \n \n \n \n \n \n Title Sponsor \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor \n \n \n \n Silver Sponsor \n \n \n \n Bronze Sponsor \n \n \n \n Community Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsor Benefits \n \n \n \n Claim Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Exclusive event naming rights “Event Presented by Company”Rising Leader Student Award Naming Rights (One Year) Receive exclusive naming recognition for the Rising Leader Student Award for one year\, including acknowledgment in event materials and award presentations. Permanent naming opportunities are available upon request.Digital billboard ad featuring company logo — 30 days (Okeechobee Rd & McNeil)On-stage 2–5 minute speaking opportunity or 2–5 minute promotional video played during the eventPremier logo placement on all event materialsFull-page ad on presentation screen that runs throughout the eventFull-page advertisement in the event programRecognition as Title Sponsor in all press releasesLogo with hyperlink on event websiteBoosted social media recognitionPremium logo placement in event email seriesPost-event recognition in official thank-you emailPremium table for 8 guests \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsor Benefits \n \n \n \n Claim Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Premier logo placement on all event materials\n Full-page ad on presentation screen that runs throughout the event\n Full-page advertisement in the event program\n Recognition in all press releases\n Logo with hyperlink on event website\n Verbal recognition during the event\n Boosted social media recognition\n Premium logo placement in event email series\n Post-event recognition in official thank-you email\n Premium table for 8 guests\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsor Benefits \n \n \n \n Claim Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Logo with hyperlink on event website\n Boosted social media recognition\n Logo inclusion in event email series\n Verbal recognition during the event\n Quarter-page advertisement in the event program\n 6 event tickets\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsor Benefits \n \n \n \n Claim Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Logo with hyperlink on event website\n Social media recognition\n Logo inclusion in event email series\n Verbal recognition during the event\n Eighth-page advertisement in the event program\n 4 event tickets\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsor Benefits \n \n \n \n Claim Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Logo with hyperlink on event website\n Social media recognition\n Line listing in the event program\n 2 event tickets\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Previous Dan K. Richardson Entrepreneur of the Year Recipients \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 – Gilbert Culberth \n 2024 – Bill Marine* \n 2021 – Art Allen \n 2020 – Bob Stork \n 2019 – Michael Brown \n 2018 – Allen Osteen \n 2017 – Tim Girard \n 2016 – Scott Deal \n \n\n \n 2015 – Bob and Marygrace Sexton \n 2014 – Ron Edwards \n 2013 – Tom Corr \n 2012 – Jim Coffey* \n 2011 – Richard Houghten* \n 2010 – Alma Lee Loy* \n 2009 – Frank “Sonny” Williamson Jr. \n 2008 – Vernon Smith \n \n\n \n 2007 – Donald Proctor \n 2006 – Sidney Banack Jr.* \n 2005 – John Shumann Jr. \n 2004 – Barney and Harriet Greene* \n 2003 – Bud Adams \n 2002 – Ray Oglethorpe \n 2001 – Bob Brackett \n 2000 – Dan K. Richardson* \n \n\n\n*Deceased recipient URL:https://giving.irsc.edu/event/giving-day/ LOCATION:Indian River State College\, 3209 Virginia Ave\, Fort Pierce\, FL\, 34981\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni Events,Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://giving.irsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Giving-Day-Event-Card-from-PNG.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR