Boise State University’s College of Business and Economics (COBE) has launched the Spring 2010 Economic Turnaround Initiative and invites Idaho businesses to take advantage of the wide array of expertise available at the university.
Interested companies and non-profit organizations should call (208) 426-4950. Assistance will be provided based upon fit, capabilities and order received.
“This is a [...]
Monthly Archives: November 2009
COBE Offers Assistance to Local Companies, Organizations
Longtime Bronco Supporters Give $500,000 Gift to Business Building
Larry and Marianne Williams, longtime supporters of Bronco athletic programs, have committed $500,000 toward the new business building at Boise State University.
“The tremendous generosity of the Williams family and their involvement with Boise State over the years is deeply appreciated,” said Howard Smith, vice president for University Advancement. “This gift to academics will benefit our [...]
Elevator Pitch Competition and Business Plan Competition Results
Congratulations to the winners of the Elevator Pitch Competition and Business Plan Competition held today! The competitions, organized by the Center for Entrepreneurship as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, were open to all Boise State University students. Awards were $250 for First Place, $100 for Second, and $50 for Third in the Undergraduate and Graduate divisions of [...]
Events Highlight Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 16-22
Boise State will participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 16-22 with a series of free sessions for students and the business community.
Global Entrepreneurship Week connects young people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. Students, educators, entrepreneurs, business leaders, employees, non-profit leaders, government officials [...]
Global Entrepreneurship Week
[ November 16, 2009 to November 22, 2009. ] For more information on the activities of Global Entrepreneurship Week visit: http://cobe.boisestate.edu/ent/gew/
Building for the Future
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COBE Professors Lead Training Sessions in Vietnam
Kirk Smith, Nancy Napier (seated from left)
Two Boise State business professors recently offered a “train the trainer” course to Vietnamese consultants and educators in Hanoi and Nha Trang (in south Vietnam) on how to provide training to small- and medium-sized firms.
Kirk Smith, associate dean for executive education and head of the Executive MBA program in [...]
Samia Islam, a professor of economics at Boise State, to speak about “Our Great Recession”
Samia Islam
November’s Fettuccine Forum will feature two local economists and their take on “Our Great Recession.”
David Eberle, Boise city councilman and economist, will host the discussion with Samia Islam, a professor of economics at Boise State, on Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Rose Room at 718 W. Idaho Street in downtown Boise. Doors open at [...]
Business Plan Challenge
[ November 20, 2009; 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Teams have 15 minutes for presentation of business plan, up to 20 minutes for Q&A.
Extended Deadline: Written business plans due by Friday November 13, 2009.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for undergraduate and graduate teams
This competition is open to all Boise State University Students.
Location: Student Union Building, Boise State University
For more information visit the Center [...]
Elevator Pitch Competition
[ November 20, 2009; 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Do you have an idea for a new product or service? An idea for a new business concept?
Do you want a chance to pitch your idea to entrepreneurs, investors and people who can help you make it happen?
Do you want to win money for your idea?
If so, the Boise State Elevator Pitch is for you!
You [...]
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