Entrepreneurship

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SYOB (Start Your Own Business) Workshops

Our popular monthly workshop offers attendees a snapshot of the entrepreneurial process. Attendees learn what characteristics successful entrepreneurs have in common, how to identify a viable business opportunity, and about the process of writing a business plan. If you are exploring the idea of starting your own business, this workshop helps you plan your next steps and puts your feet firmly on the path to success.

SYONPO (Start Your Own Non-Profit Organization) Workshops

Our workshop for social entrepreneurs features information about how to start up and run a non-profit organization. Attendees will learn how a business plan is still relevant in a non-profit setting and how to adapt it for unique issues such as governance, tax-exempt status, and fundraising. This workshop is an ideal fit for anyone with the entrepreneurial spirit who is looking to channel it into a social mission.

Start Up! Chicago

Start Up! Chicago is a course through which aspiring entrepreneurs learn how to conduct market research, forecast financial potential, write a business plan, and take the right steps to launch a new venture. The 10-week program integrates classroom instruction, guest entrepreneurs, in-class exercises, case studies, and business plan assignments. Students learn whether self-employment is appropriate for them, and how to launch a venture regardless of their background and familiarity with business.

Entrepreneurial Quest Seminars

What stage are you? E Quest seminars are focused on topics of special interest to each stage of entrepreneurial development. A typical E Quest seminar will feature experts giving guidance and entrepreneurs sharing advice from their experiences; and always includes ample time for you to ask questions. When you attend an E Quest seminar, you know you will be getting information that is specifically targeted towards what you and your business is going through NOW.

DePaul New Venture Challenge

A business plan competition for the DePaul community in which teams led by DePaul students or recent alumni compete for a prize of cash and entrepreneurial services. The competition progresses through several rounds, culminating in presentations to a panel of expert judges. Throughout the competition, teams are judged on their ability to turn their business plan into a successful venture.

DePaul Entrepreneurs Network (DEN)

A membership organization that offers networking and discounts on CEC programs. There are two levels of membership: DePaul Family for students, alumni, faculty and staff; and DePaul Supporter for other entrepreneurs from across Chicago. Membership in the DEN gives you more access to the resources that we offer to entrepreneurs.
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