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Diamond in the Rough Student Entrepreneurship Competition Launched

Published by Laura Thomson on September 26, 2011 in Admissions, Career Services, Contest, Entrepreneurship, General News, Jobs/Internships and Scholarship Info. 0 Comments

This fall, Saint Louis University’s John Cook School of Business and its Entrepreneurship program are launching the Diamond in the Rough Student Entrepreneur Competition. The winning student entrepreneur, who best embodies the key idea of SLU’s Entrepreneurship program, “Do good. Do well,” will be awarded $5,000.

“Diamond in the Rough represents an outstanding way for SLU to show its support for our students who are already running their own firms,” said Jerome Katz, Ph.D., Coleman Foundation professor of entrepreneurship.

Read more about the competition at www.slu.edu/x54216.xml or visit the Diamond in the Rough homepage.

 

Idea to Product Competition at SLU

Published by Colin Shevlin on September 22, 2009 in Contest, Entrepreneurship, Event Announcements, General News and On Campus. 0 Comments

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Idea to Product Competition (I2P) is gearing up for the year 2009-2010 at Saint Louis University, and we would like to encourage students, both undergraduate and graduate to participate.

I2P is a global competition which seeks to find the next great idea for a technology-based product, service, or business. Participating in I2P will connect you to people and resources to help make your ideas into potentially profitable businesses.

There are thousands of dollars in cash prizes. Every student (or a team) should submit a two-page idea by Friday, October 9, 2009.

We will have four I2P SLU Sessions:

  • Cook Hall: Tuesday, September 15, 5-6pm, Davis Shaughnessy Room 171
  • Parks College: Tuesday, September 22, 5-6 pm, McDonnell Douglas Hall Room 0001
  • Health Sciences Center: Tuesday, September 29, 5-6 pm, Allied Health Building Room 2030
  • Cook Hall (Extra Help Session): Tuesday, October 6, 5-6 pm, David Shaughnessy Room 171

Sponsored by Center for Entrepreneurship at the Entrepreneurship Program at the John Cook School of Business.

 

Pitch It! SLU CEO Hosts Elevator Pitch Contest

Published by Laura Thomson on April 20, 2009 in Entrepreneurship, On Campus and Student Group News. 0 Comments

SLU CEO invites you to participate in the campus-wide Elevator Pitch Contest on Thursday, April 23 at 5 pm in DS 273.

First place wins $1000, second place wins $500 and third place wins $250. On top of that, the first place winner from the campus-wide competition will receive an all expense paid trip to the National CEO Conference the weekend of October 23 in Chicago, IL. You will compete with students across the nation, increase your network with business professionals, and have the opportunity to walk away with $2500.

Pizza and networking to follow event. Questions or comments? Email: sluceo@gmail.com

Photo by jaded one – Licensed under Creative Commons

 

2nd Annual Race to Entrepreneurship

Published by Kejan Haynes on November 7, 2008 in Entrepreneurship, Event Announcements, General News, Off Campus and STL Fun. 0 Comments

Global Entrepreneurship Week in St. Louis is kicking off with an Amazing Race style competition where you and a partner can win an iPod touch. Two-person teams use their own digital camera, public transportation, and the clues provided to earn as many points as possible by taking pictures of checkpoints related to innovation in St. Louis.

The Race begins Saturday, November 15th at 9am at Simon Hall on Washington University campus and ends 5 hours later at 2pm back at Simon Hall.

Race entry is free but pre-registration is required at www.stlree.org.  All competitors will receive a T-shirt, snacks and are eligible for door prizes.  The winning team receives a pair of iPod touches.

 

“How Do We Save Sales in a Time of Financial Crisis?”

Published by Kejan Haynes on October 31, 2008 in Entrepreneurship, Event Announcements, General News, On Campus and Student Group News. 0 Comments

American Marketing Association/Ad Club are co-hosting an event about what it takes to save sales in a time of financial crisis and how Marketing and Advertising work together to maintain peace within the market and how this increases brand loyalty.

Monday, November 3rd at 5:30 in the AB Auditorium.

Guests speakers from MAC Meetings and Events and Geile-Leon Marketing Communications include:

  • Miranda Warren, Account Supervisor at Geile-Leon Marketing Communications
  • Dave Geile, Creative Director and Marketing Partner at Geile-Leon Marketing              Communications
  • Jim Richardson, Director of Sales and Marketing at MAC meetings and Events

Food and beverages will be served following the presentation and there will be an opportunity for meet and greets. This is going to be a HUGE event so make sure you attend!