1,000 Pitches!

How do you come up with a really valuable and novel idea? One way is to start with 1,000 ideas (your own or those of others). The University of Michigan produced over 2,000 ideas in its "1,000 Pitches" site. Unlike business plan competitions, whose merits for students remain untested, pitching competitions allow a far greater range of participants, reduce the need for producing dressed-up pro forma financials, and can be far more engaging to a broader audience. What's your idea for a novel and valuable pitching competition?

Google Book - Campus CEO

For those of you who are beginning to see the potential of starting your own business on campus - or if you have no idea how to get started, read for free Campus CEO. Written by a winner of "The Apprentice" with practical advice.

UA Campus Global Entrepreneurship Events

The Entrepreneurship Club has several events planned this week that we would like you to be aware of. Here are two:

1.Tuesday 11/18/08 @ 6pm in Alston Parlor - Haskell Slaughter Law Firm from Birmingham will have a presentation regarding entrepreneurship in China and India. This firm is highly respected for their work with businesses in both countries.

2.Wednesday 11/19/08 @ 1pm Alston 40 - Brian Davis, director of the Alabama International Trade Center, who will talk about the details behind launching an import/export business. Reservations are required because lunch will be provided. The club asks those attending to bring their own drink

(Refreshments will be provided for the first event; an RSVP is requested for both; danny.phillip.smith@gmail.com)

I will award three points of extra credit to your scores on the second exam (worth two questions) if you attend either of these events. I will award you six points of extra credit to your second exam score (worth four questions) if you attend both events.

Fund Raiser for Not-for-Profit Organization at Sigma Chi House, Friday, November 14 at 5pm

Please join the members of Sigma Chi at 5pm this Friday night (November 14, 2008) for some BBQ and Live Band (Junction Senators) to assist in bringing “Hope” to those who are disabled. Your $5 cover charge will be used to help finance a not-for-profit organization ("Absolute Hope") that will provide physical therapy services to the disabled.

Fund Raiser for Not-for-Profit Organization at Sigma Chi House, Friday, November 14 at 5pm

Please join the members of Sigma Chi at 5pm this Friday night (November 14, 2008) for some BBQ and Live Band (Junction Senators) to assist in bringing “Hope” to those who are disabled. Your $5 cover charge will be used to help finance a not-for-profit organization ("Absolute Hope") that will provide physical therapy services to the disabled.

Fund Raiser for Not-for-Profit Organization at Sigma Chi House, Friday, November 14 at 5pm

Please join the members of Sigma Chi at 5pm this Friday night (November 14, 2008) for some BBQ and Live Band (Junction Senators) to assist in bringing “Hope” to those who are disabled. Your $5 cover charge will be used to help finance a not-for-profit organization ("Absolute Hope") that will provide physical therapy services to the disabled.

University of Alabama Entrepreneurship Club Facebook

Do you have your own Facebook page? Are you interested in getting involved with entrepreneurship at the University of Alabama? Become a member of the Entrepreneurship Club's Facebook page to find out about events and activities on campus.

University of Alabama Entrepreneurship Club Facebook

Do you have your own Facebook page? Are you interested in getting involved with entrepreneurship at the University of Alabama? Become a member of the Entrepreneurship Club's Facebook page to find out about events and activities on campus.

University of Alabama Entrepreneurship Club Facebook

Do you have your own Facebook page? Are you interested in getting involved with entrepreneurship at the University of Alabama? Become a member of the Entrepreneurship Club's Facebook page to find out about events and activities on campus.

University of Alabama Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

November 17 through 21 mark important activities in entrepreneurship on the University of Alabama campus. Read more..

University of Alabama Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

November 17 through 21 mark important activities in entrepreneurship on the University of Alabama campus. Read more..

University of Alabama Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

November 17 through 21 mark important activities in entrepreneurship on the University of Alabama campus. Read more..

Friedman on ICE resident survey

The student residents of Friedman Hall have spoken about what they want in an experiential dormitory that emphasizes innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Many want to emphasize social networks and opportunities to develop contacts with recruiters, entrepreneurs, creative individuals, and potential employers. Others simply want to learn how to be more creative. Most want to learn how to start their own businesses and want to do so by engaging in projects. Look for project opportunities in the near future! Follow this link to view the results of the survey.

College student provides mobile laundry service

Times haven't changed much. Freshmen attend college miles away from home with little money, no transportation and using what little time they have after studies doing that dreaded laundry. Tuskegee University student Bernard Height, a junior sales and marketing major, came up with a solution. Read more at Tuskegee University's web site.

College student provides mobile laundry service

Times haven't changed much. Freshmen attend college miles away from home with little money, no transportation and using what little time they have after studies doing that dreaded laundry. Tuskegee University student Bernard Height, a junior sales and marketing major, came up with a solution. Read more at Tuskegee University's web site.

College student provides mobile laundry service

Times haven't changed much. Freshmen attend college miles away from home with little money, no transportation and using what little time they have after studies doing that dreaded laundry. Tuskegee University student Bernard Height, a junior sales and marketing major, came up with a solution. Read more at Tuskegee University's web site.

Dorm Room Entrepreneurs

Many businesses have started in dorm rooms, but not in dorms specifically dedicated to nurturing the entrepreneurial dreams of students. The University of Maryland has opened a dorm that fosters the formation of companies as part of the Hinman Campus Entrepreneurship Opportunities program, the Boston Globe reported today in "Great Ideas 101." Outside of the dorm, the students study typical college topics like English, engineering, business, but at the Hinman dorm, they're encouraged to start innovative businesses through a series of weekly seminars on starting and running a business, and the help they receive from UMD faculty. Read more at Inc.com...

Dorm Room Entrepreneurs

Many businesses have started in dorm rooms, but not in dorms specifically dedicated to nurturing the entrepreneurial dreams of students. The University of Maryland has opened a dorm that fosters the formation of companies as part of the Hinman Campus Entrepreneurship Opportunities program, the Boston Globe reported today in "Great Ideas 101." Outside of the dorm, the students study typical college topics like English, engineering, business, but at the Hinman dorm, they're encouraged to start innovative businesses through a series of weekly seminars on starting and running a business, and the help they receive from UMD faculty. Read more at Inc.com...

Dorm Room Entrepreneurs

Many businesses have started in dorm rooms, but not in dorms specifically dedicated to nurturing the entrepreneurial dreams of students. The University of Maryland has opened a dorm that fosters the formation of companies as part of the Hinman Campus Entrepreneurship Opportunities program, the Boston Globe reported today in "Great Ideas 101." Outside of the dorm, the students study typical college topics like English, engineering, business, but at the Hinman dorm, they're encouraged to start innovative businesses through a series of weekly seminars on starting and running a business, and the help they receive from UMD faculty. Read more at Inc.com...

A Classroom Path to Entrepreneurship

The college campus can be an ideal incubator for hatching small businesses. According to the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Mo., more than 2,000 colleges and universities now offer at least a class and often an entire course of study in entrepreneurship. That is up from 253 institutions offering such courses in 1985. More than 200,000 students are enrolled in such courses, compared with 16,000 in 1985. Read more about entrepreneurship on college campuses in this New York Times (May 1, 2008) story.