"Entrepreneurship is never easy, but when you have faced major challenges in your life, it can seem impossible." stated Joan Koerber-Walker, chairman and founder of CorePurpose, Inc. "That's why, for the 4th year in a row, we are proud to support the Opportunity for Entrepreneurship Foundation(OTEF) in their valuable service to our community."

Founded in 2006, OTEF provides entrepreneurial training and support to at-risk populations allowing them to build the skills and confidence needed to start businesses. (http://www.otef.org)

OTEF's major fundraiser is the the Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference, an annual event that brings together nationally known experts, including Michael Gerber, Robert Scoble, Matt Mullenweg, and Pat Sullivan, and local CEOS to share insights with entreprenuers and business leaders from across Arizona. All proceeds from the conference then are applied to funding OTEF programs throughout the year.

For more information on this year's conference - being held November 12, 2009 in Tempe, Arizona, visit (http://www.AZEntrepreneurship.com).