Oct
01

2010 Dell Social Innovation Competition

The 2010 Dell Social Innovation Competition launches October 5, 2009, and seeks students with ingenious ideas to change the world.  Undergraduate and graduate level students from any university or college in the world are eligible to enter. Register now for your chance to win $50,000.

Oct
01

"The Power of Commerce for Social Good" Conference

"The Power of Commerce for Social Good" is a half-day symposium targeted at students interested in social entrepreneurship.

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

Follow Coleman Center Member, Jen Moran, In Bolivia

Follow The Coleman Center's student member and owner of Solidarity Clothing, Jennifer Moran, on her Bolivian journey as she writes about her time visiting producers, helping out with a medical mission, and exploring the poverty stricken country.

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.   

Mar
25

DePaul MBA Team Nurturing Entrepreneurship in New Orleans with IDEAcorps Challenge '09

DePaul University, along with teams from other MBA programs around the nation, are helping to spark economic growth in New Orleans through entrepreneurship.  A DePaul MBA student is quoted in this article from USA Today. 

Mar
25

DePaul Team Member Shares Experiences from IDEAcorps Challenge '09

Justin Henderson, a DePaul University team member competing in the IDEAcorps Challenge '09 and recent MBA Consultant at the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center, re-caps his last few days helping to spark entrepreneurial growth in the city of New Orleans. 

Mar
19

Sustain Illinois

Reminder: the deadline to submit applications through the Sustain Illinois website is April 3rd.  If you have a business that either has a sustainable based product or service that will have a lasting economic impact or you have adopted internal sustainable processes in your business structure, you are encouraged to apply.

Mar
09

Entrepreneurial Developments on Campus

We have had many campus initiatives so far this year, and there have been other new entrepreneurial developments in general which have come from students, faculty and staff - all of which have been exciting for us to be part of at the Coleman Center.   Following are updates on some of these developments at DePaul as we get ready to enter spring quarter.

Mar
05

Social Media + 1 week = $21,000

1 week. $21,000.

That's how long it has taken to raise that much money. In one week, a fundraising effort catalyzed, mobilized, and evangelized by social media has already generated over $21,000 in cash donations. All with no cost.

Mar
03

Blank Canvas: A Design Showcase

Please join Pallandrome Events at Enclave from 6:30 to 9:30pm on March 27th for Blank Canvas: A Design Showcase. Blank Canvas is a networking event for professionals interested in green business and eco-friendly design.

Mar
03

How to start and run your business in a tough economy

Entrepreneurs see opportunity where others cannot.  Learn helpful tips regarding starting and running your business in a tough economy.  Speakers draw upon their experiences as angel investor, consultant, entrepreneur, professor, and social business founder.

Feb
27

SEC's inaugural "Fourth Friday" - Social Entrepreneurship Idea Incubators

Each Fourth Friday of the month, aspiring social entrepreneurs will gather to toss around triple-bottom line business ideas with each other and get feedback.  Join this informal discussion with other like-minded S Entrepreneurship Collaborative students.

Jan
20

The Entrepreneurial Presidency: Five Ways to Govern Like a Startup

In keeping with the spirit of today's inaugural events, Nathaniel Whittemore shares his thoughts on how the Obama administration can bring the spirit of a startup to the White House. 

Jan
13

Green Trends and Greenbacks

Angelo Calvello (LAS ‘78, MA ‘80, PHD ‘83), a friend of the Coleman Center, authored this article on how to invest in environmental business opportunities. Not only is this helpful to angels and venture capitalists, but also to entrepreneurs launching “green” ventures.

Jan
13

Go Green

Social Enterprise Collaborative (SEC) invites you to a discussion surrounding green entrepreneurship. 

Dec
15

Tulane Business Plan Competition- $40,000 in cash and prizes!

Business Innovators - a traditional competition for new business ventures

Social Entrepreneurship - a competition for socially responsible profit-seeking and not-for-profit ventures

Dec
10

Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) Celebrates 10 Years!

GSVC is seeking promising social entrepreneurs to enter our 2009 and 10th Anniversary Competition! If you are an entrepreneur (or budding entrepreneur!) with a financially sustainable venture that addresses a social or environmental problem, we encourage you to apply!

Dec
04

World Trade Seminar- Space is limited!

Would you like to explore global market opportunities and increase your expertise in international trade?