The University of Mary Washington hosted the Veteran Owned Small Business Showcase at the Stafford campus May 14.During the event, veteran small business owners came together to showcase their offerings to a variety of businesses in the private and public sector.President Richard Hurley also announced the Veterans Endowment, a fund that will support the advancement […]
Brian Baker, executive director of the University of Mary Washington Center for Economic Development, was elected president of the Virginia Business Incubation Association (VBIA) at the July 10 Board of Director’s meeting. In that role he will work with the board to improve member engagement and value.VBIA enters its 14th year as an education and […]
The University of Mary Washington today announced that Brian Baker has been named executive director of the Center for Economic Development. Baker has spent the last decade as an administrator at UMW, most recently as executive director for entrepreneurship. In his role as executive director, Baker will oversee the UMW Small Business Development Center, the […]
The University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center’s Early Venture Specialist, Susan Ball, recently completed the SBDCGlobal Consultant Certification Series. This program prepares SBDC consultants to assist clients with international trade activities. SBDCGlobal is a powerful online trade platform that will link clients of the U.S., Mexican and Columbian Small Business Development Center networks for international trade opportunities.
The UMW Entrepreneurs Club, EagleWorks, and the University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center present…
Eagle StartUp Challenge
“Growing the World Through New Business Creation”
Draft Your Business Concept
Craft Your Pitch
Network with Other Entrepreneurs
Earn a Business Assistance Package
The goal of this competition is to encourage startups among the members of the University of Mary Washington student community.
Business Concept Deadline: April 4, 2013
Finalist Announcement: April 11, 2013
Oral Presentations and Awards Ceremony – April 24, 2013
For more information, please contact ced@umw.edu
