entrepreneurs
Eagle FastPitch Competition
Applications are now open for the Eagle FastPitch competition. Finalists in Eagle FastPitch will compete to see who can deliver the best elevator pitch to judges in just three minutes. The competition provides a unique opportunity for enterprising students to hone their selling skills. Eagle FastPitch originally launched in November 2009 and expanded over the […]
GENIE featured in Economic Development Journal
The Economic Development Journal featured an article about GENIE in their fall publication. The article, written by Dr. Dominique Halaby, highlighted how the virtual incubator component is helping businesses in rural counties around the region. Rural Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy: The Case of NAFTA Impacted Counties in Georgia by Dominique Halaby In order […]
2nd BIG Cafe is a great success!
On October 14, 2015 at 9 a.m., more than 40 local entrepreneurs, students and faculty gathered at City Campus for Big Café. This monthly networking event is designed to help local entrepreneurs solve business problems using the input from attendees while enjoying a complimentary cup of coffee. Presenting were Brian Reiss, owner of Party Harbor […]
BIG Cafe Launch is a great success!
On September 9, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., nearly 40 local entrepreneurs, students and faculty gathered at City Campus to launch BIG Café. This monthly networking event is designed to help local entrepreneurs solve business problems using the input from attendees while enjoying a complimentary cup of coffee. Presenting were David Hoyle, coffee sponsor and owner […]
3 Day Startup Ignites Students’ Entrepreneurial Spirit
The Business Innovation Group held another successful 3 Day Startup (3DS) event February 20-22. Students from multiple disciplines and at different levels across the University worked in teams to create businesses over the weekend. 3DS facilitator Jackson Dyre-Borowicz flew in from Austin to help guide the students. Not only was he impressed with the students, […]