The free Mini MBA program offered by the CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship and Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship provides entrepreneurs valuable training to start or upscale their business.
The free Veteran Entrepreneurship Program, designed for Riverside County veterans, active-duty members and their direct family members, will teach the skills, knowledge and mindset needed to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape.
CSUSB’s Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship, in partnership with Cal-SOAP, welcomed approximately 80 high school students to campus from July 21-25 for UpStarters Discovery Camp. The camp was designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction into the world of entrepreneurship, in addition to giving them a sense of what college life is like.
Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) discussed CSUSB’s Entrepreneurial Resource Centers, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was quoted in an article about the recent protests on college campuses stemming from the continuing Israel-Hamas war.
The Inland Empire and Coachella Valley Women’s Business Centers received a $90,000 grant from US Bank to expand their services to underrepresented communities, female entrepreneurs and small business owners.
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC) in Temecula celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring refreshments provided by local small businesses and congratulatory speeches by regional dignitaries.
The partnership leverages CSUSB’s renowned expertise in entrepreneurship education and innovation alongside the city’s commitment to cultivating a thriving business environment.
A component of the three-day event was a stop at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus for a special presentation. In addition, on the second day of the summit, Robert Nava, vice president University Advancement, participated in roundtable discussion with Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis on how PDC serves the region’s higher education needs.
Thomas McWeeney (public administration) co-wrote an opinion column on that called for a more comprehensive approach in keeping school sites safe, Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the increase in hate crimes in Texas, and Anna Long (entrepreneurship) talked about CSUSB’s two winning teams in the Sunstone CSU Startup Launch Competition.