The Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business is actively pursuing its vision to become recognized as a provider of individualized business education driven by entrepreneurial thinking, global understanding, and ethical practice. The Institute for Entrepreneurship is a critical step in actualizing this vision and will have a positive impact on the next generation of business leaders through a series of initiatives that are now being developed. The following Institute elements provide solid ground on which entrepreneurial skills and thinking are encouraged, shaped, and supported by practical application:

• A one-week residential summer boot camp for high-achieving, upper-level high school students with entrepreneurial potential
• Course development that supports the entrepreneurial spirit with practical knowledge in management, marketing, finance and law with practical applications
• Guest speaker series featuring successful individuals who share their experience and insight with the next generation of entrepreneurs
• Annual weekend conference comprised of workshops, the presentations of papers and discussion groups led by academics and entrepreneurs
• Mentoring program where successful entrepreneurs and faculty share their knowledge and experiences with students
• Scholarships which enable students to attend the Byrd School and gain knowledge on how to become successful entrepreneurs
• New venture competition which provides students the opportunity to receive feedback on their new business ideas
• Living accommodations for entrepreneurship students, allowing them to freely engage in conversations after class hours are over
• Research to advance the understanding of entrepreneurship led by Byrd School faculty members
• Alumni entrepreneur corps of graduates who will give their time back to the Byrd School by participating in classes and other initiatives sponsored by the Institute.
  
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Helping students achieve their potential through entrepreneurial education, the Institute is becoming recognized for promoting entrepreneurship on the Shenandoah University campus. Teaching, outreach and research inspire entrepreneurial thinking among members of the student body.