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CIE News
Project Entrepreneur Announces Female Entrepreneur Competition
September 26, 2017
Applications are now open for Project Entrepreneur’s 2017/18 Venture Competition Project Entrepreneur, launched by Rent the Runway Foundation in partnership with UBS, is increasing the number of women building high-growth, economically impactful companies. Applications are open until November 27, 2018. The 200 top applicants will travel to NYC for the PE Intensive on April 13 […]
Read MoreGlobal SIC Applications Due October 31
September 25, 2017
The Global SIC is a social venture pitch competition (with a seed-funding prize pool of $50,000+) that recognizes, resources, and rewards student-led social ventures focused on sustainable change. Participation in Global SIC is open to degree-granting colleges/universities worldwide that register by October 31, 2017. More information about the Global SIC is available at http://www.sandiego.edu/cpc/gsic. For additional information or questions, you can schedule a […]
Read MoreBaylor New Venture Challenge Open Until Oct. 3
September 19, 2017
Baylor University’s entrepreneurship program is hosting the seventh annual Baylor New Venture Competition in 2018. The competition is open for applications and the deadline to apply to https://baylornvc2018.startupcompete.co is October 3, 2017! The Baylor New Venture Competition on-campus event is a two-day business plan competition and elevator pitch competition promoting student entrepreneurship. The competition showcases student created, […]
Read MoreDISH Network Opens New Job Opportunities for Undergrads
September 12, 2017
DISH Network is currently recruiting students graduating between December 2017 and August 2018 for entry level job opportunities at their Corporate Headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Some of those open positions include accounting, finance, human resources, IT, marketing, operations, and more! To apply, please visit www.dish.com/university. The application deadline is September 24, 2017.
Read MoreRegistration Open for SLU Pure Idea Generator Challenge
September 6, 2017
Describe an Idea in 140 Characters? Yep. It’s the Pure Idea Generator Challenge The pure idea is the first step in becoming a successful (and potentially, wealthy) entrepreneur. The Pure Idea Generator Challenge competition focuses on a college student’s ability to come up with a simple and creative idea to solve a problem or challenge…and […]
Read MoreUM Tech Summit Hits Campus August 30
August 28, 2017
The University of Mississippi will host the UM Tech Summit on August 30th at the Inn at Ole Miss. Leaders from government, business, and higher education converge at the Summit to discuss trends in technology and to stimulate discussions about technology-related needs in industry and education. The event is set to begin at 9 a.m. […]
Read MoreGillespie Business Plan Competition Recap
June 7, 2017
The 2017 Gillespie Business Plan Competition was held on April 7th at the Ole Miss Pavilion. With a wealth of knowledge on the judges panel, a lively crowd and some top-notches pitches, this proved to be quite an exciting competition. Taking home the first place win, $10,000, free office space at Insight Park, and a wealth […]
Read MoreBlue Street Capital: College Internship
April 24, 2017
Are you a student looking for a summer internship? Blue Street Capital is a technology focused lending company with a focus on supporting Information Technology vendors: resellers, service providers and manufactures. They are gaining a lot of buzz in the industry as the only finance firm in their space to operate its entire business on […]
Read MoreTravel to Singapore to Earn Startup Capital
April 13, 2017
Singapore Management University announced their biennial competition on April 13th offering students an opportunity to win a free trip to Singapore to earn startup capital for businesses. The Lee Kwuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition, named after Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, aims to draw inspiration from his indomitable spirit of innovation. The last competition in 2015 […]
Read MoreStudent Feature | Meet Ashley!
April 10, 2017
Meet Ashley! Meet Ashley, a 22 year old senior studying Marketing and Corporate Relations. This is her second semester as a student business consultant with the CIE. During the fall of 2016, she worked with PMQ Magazine and helped develop a marketing plan for PizzaTv.com. During this semester, she is working as a Team Leader […]
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