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The Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies stimulates economic development and diversification in Southeast Texas by addressing the needs of current entrepreneurs and small businesses, while simultaneously enhancing the education of tomorrow's entrepreneurs.
Since its founding in early 2001, the institute has engaged in research to benefit the region, working closely with local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies and city and county leaders.
Within the College of Business, students can major in Entrepreneurship receiving a B.B.A. - General Business Entrepreneurship. New curriculum has also led to the creation of a Minor in Entrepreneurship for non-Business Majors, which is open to all disciplines on campus.
Through its lecture series, the institute seeks to inspire budding entrepreneurs. Courses offered to the general public to assist in developing business ideas, networking and finding venture capital help put wings to inspiration for students, entrepreneurs and small businesses alike.
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CLASSES
| 7/10/2008 | | Startup Series: Business Start Checklist More Info | | | | 7/15/2008 | | Startup Series: Business Financial Projections More Info | | |
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NEWS
5/16/2008 "What it Takes to be Stocked by Walmart" Question: Is it possible for a small company to sell its products at Wal-Mart, or does Wal-Mart only carry name-brand merchandise from big companies? I have a line of environmentally friendly cleaning supplies and would love to see them selling in Wal-Mart. Answer: According to Lupe Castellano, store manager of the Wal-Mart on Sawdust Road in The Woodlands, WalMart is interested in products from small businesses and is particularly interested in products that are good for the environment. Full Story
3/1/2008 "Critical Success Factors in Business" Over the past few years many articles have been penned identifying the importance of Critical Success Factors (CSF) in management. The writer of one recent article posted on the Internet at http://rapidbi.com/created/criticalsuccessfactors.html identified industry, strategy, environment and temporal as types of CSF and further defined a CSF as an element of an organization’s activity which is central to its future. Full Story
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