Center for Entrepreneurship

[two_third]The Center 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 Center elements provide solid ground on which entrepreneurial skills and thinking are encouraged, shaped, and supported by practical application:

• 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 School of Business 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 School of Business faculty members
• Alumni entrepreneur corps of graduates who will give their time back to the School of Business by participating in classes and other initiatives sponsored by the Center.

Montressa Washington

mwashing2@su.edu | 540-545-7344

Co-director of the Center for Entrepreneurship