Florida Tech Sparks Entrepreneurial Spirit with Business Development Lecture Jan. 26
MELBOURNE, FLA.—The Nathan M. Bisk College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship and New Business Development at Florida Institute of Technology will offer a free presentation, “The Journey from My Garage to the Corner Office,” on Jan. 26, from 11 a.m. to noon. The talk is led by Travis Proctor, founder and president, Artemis IT, and will be held on campus in Evans Library, Link Multimedia Room, second floor.
Through the Visiting Entrepreneur Program, accomplished business leaders are invited to share real-world knowledge, experience and insights in starting and managing a successful business enterprise.
Originally from Montrose, Colo., Proctor has always possessed the entrepreneurial spirit, from operating his first company out of a renovated garage as a high school student to founding an IT services company while a sophomore at Florida Tech in 1995. In this presentation, Proctor will share his experiences and lessons learned along his journey.
In 1998, Proctor received a bachelor’s degree in computer science information systems from Florida Tech, finishing first in his class. He currently employs 34 people and has clients throughout Central Florida. In addition, he manages two real estate investment companies in Florida and Colorado.
Proctor is an active member of the community and serves on several community and company boards. He has won numerous awards for outstanding service and community support and was selected as one of the top four leaders under 40 in Brevard County. In 2006, Florida Tech awarded him the Graduate of the Last Decade or GOLD award and in 2007 he was the first inductee into the Montrose High School Hall of Fame.
Seating for the event is limited. To RSVP, contact Sharon Carnohan at (321) 674-7167 or at scarnoha@fit.edu.
Nathan M. Bisk College of Business
The Nathan M. Bisk College of Business is an integral academic unit of Florida Institute of Technology. The college provides well-rounded, high quality educational experiences to prepare graduates for a variety of careers in the global business environment.
In support of all undergraduate and graduate programs, the college provides foundational knowledge in all areas of business and exposes students to ethical decision making and leadership challenges.
