Nov
09

The Association of Loyola Entrepreneurs Presents: What's the Key to Entrepreneurial Success?

The Association of Loyola Entrepreneurs is putting on a panel discussion with founders of well-known businesses on November 18.

Nov
04

Success of Entrepreneurship Program Leads to New Masters Program

Dr. Harold Welsch, who holds the Coleman Chair in Entrepreneurship at DePaul, was recently quoted in the DePaulia discussing the growth of DePaul's entrepreneurial programs.

Nov
03

How Do You Hold Yourself Accountable?

ac⋅count⋅a⋅bil'⋅i⋅ty – n 1. the state of being accountable, liable, or answerable.

As a business owner, you learn quickly that being in control is a double-edged sword: you get to do what you want and what you believe is right, but you rarely have someone who is able to hold you to it.

Nov
02

Good Email Communication Practices

At the Coleman Center we know business owners and student-entrepreneurs are in need of finishing tasks and projects quickly and efficiently, but good communication practices is an area that can't be overlooked. Becca Berkenstadt, Marketing Intern, discusses some best practices when it comes to email communications.

Jul
21

Watch DePaul Student Entrepreneurs on YouTube

Hear from DePaul student entrepreneurs in this video created by Blueprint member Quinn Wilson of Crystal Falls Productions. 

Jun
17

Teens Take Ideas to Reality at SLU's Allsup Summer Entrepreneurship Academy

We applaud the effort shown by SLU's Center for Entrepreneurship in engaging high school students and teens in entrepreneurship.  Read about the Allsup Summer Entrepreneurship Academy. 

May
18

Dr. Patrick J. Murphy Invites You to His Senior Capstone Speaker Event

As part of his Entrepreneurship Strategy class, Dr. Patrick J. Murphy, Assistant Professor of Management at DePaul, invites you to join his students for a discussion with Jason Fried, president and founder of 37Signals, a private Chicago-based company that launched in 1999. 

May
06

Student Entrepreneurs Will Compete For "Blueprint Bucks" At Innovative Coleman Entrepreneurship Center Dinner May 14

Read this press release from DePaul University announcing the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center's Student-Entrepreneur Showcase at e-motion 2009. 

May
05

Dr. Alfredo Sfeir-Younis Educates DePaul on the Spiritual Dimensions of Entrepreneurship

Last Friday, May 1, DePaul had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Alfredo Sfeir-Younis, a global ambassador for sustainable development, human rights and social justice.  Over 100 members of the DePaul community attended this event to learn how to balance self, society and markets in the pursuit of profits.  Watch the video of his presentation here.   

Apr
27

Students For Entrepreneurs Offering $1,500 Scholarship

Could you use $1,500 to pay for school?  If so, stop by the Coleman Center- DePaul Center, Suite 8100, and apply for a scholarship sponsored by Students for Entrepreneurs. 

Apr
20

Entrepreneur Magazine's Entrepreneur of 2009 and College Contests

Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind economic recovery.  Share what you're doing to make a positive impact on your industry, employees and community.  You could be Entrepreneur Magazine's Entrepreneur of 2009. 

Or, are you an undergraduate student between the ages of 18 and 25 with a great business idea?  Could you use $2,500 to start your own business?  If so, then enter Entrepreneur Magazine's Entrepreneur of 2009 College Contest.   

Apr
16

Learn More About the Launch DePaul Finalists

On April 30, Launch DePaul finalists will present their ventures to a distinguished panel of judges and entrepreneurs.  Five teams, made up of two non-profit/social venture companies and three for-profit companies, have advanced to the final round and will compete for a prize of $10,000 in cash and a package of professional services.  Read more about the finalist ventures and be sure to join us on April 30 for their presentations. 

Apr
07

'Choose DuPage' Invites You to Share at These Upcoming Roundtables

'Choose DuPage' is hosting an Education and Workforce Roundtable on April 17 and a Business Community Roundtable on April 22.  You are invited to attend and share your experiences with the group.

Apr
07

DuPage County Minority Entrepreneur Conference Materials Available Online

Associate Director of the Coleman Center, April Lane, sat on two panels at the The DuPage County Minority Entrepreneur Conference, which took place March 19, 2009 at the NIU Naperville Campus. Materials from the conference sessions are now available online. 

Mar
17

Entrepreneur's Boot Camp

Turn your vision into a successful story at the Dominican University Brennan School of Business Entrepreneur's Boot Camp. 

Mar
16

DePaul Team Entering The IDEAcorps Entrepreneurship Challenge

From March 21-28th, The Idea Village will host 50 MBA students from the top B-schools, including a team from DePaul, as part of The IDEAcorps Entrepreneurship Challenge, of which Start Up New Orleans is a participant.  6 student teams will be paired with 6 local businesses, giving the students a week to apply their expertise in solving critical challenges facing these companies.

Mar
12

The William G. McGowan Scholars Program

The McGowan Charitable Fund has established a program, the McGowan Scholars, to provide selected colleges and universities with scholarships to help students who wish to pursue a business education.

Mar
10

Community Consulting Program

The Community Consulting Program is a student-based consulting program managed by the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center, and administered by faculty through entrepreneurship courses. Student teams are matched with clients that are small businesses or community organizations facing a particular strategic challenge (i.e.: how to increase sales, improve profitability, analyze the competition, etc.).

Feb
19

Life Lessons for the Young Entrepreneur from Al Herbach

We've highlighted Al's blog before, but yesterday's entry is especially relevant and helpful.  Read Al's entry called The Young Entrepreneur. 

Feb
10

Rolling Meadows and Prospect High School Business Plan Presentations

Two entrepreneurship classes from local high schools joined the Coleman Center on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 for business plan presentations and a campus tour.  View photos of the winners and their day on campus here.