The Madison College Center for Entrepreneurship's mission is to strengthen communities through education, innovation and collaboration.
We strive to plant the seeds of entrepreneurial thinking and to foster a culture of entrepreneurial action across all of Madison College.
Workshops and Events
Workshops on a variety of topics from sales and marketing to intellectual property to freelancing are available through the Center. FREE workshops open to students and to the general public. Fall dates will be posted soon.
Entrepreneur Networking Event
August 21, 11 am - 2 pm
This event connects local entrepreneurs and budding entrepreneurs with valuable resources to support their business.
Consult with our Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs)
Have a business idea? Need help scaling your business? Schedule a free consultation with our team of Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) to discuss your needs and receive 1:1 coaching services.
Two-Minute Trep-Tips Video Series
Need Some Quick Advice? Access our video library of Two-Minute Trep-Tips on the Center for Entrepreneurship's YouTube Channel. These short, informational videos cover many topics of the entrepreneurial journey.
Madison College Challenge
Our business plan competition is open to all current Madison College students. The competition consists of 3 rounds – executive summary submission, first round pitch, coaching from Entrepreneurs in Residence, and the final pitch for cash prize.
Madison College Pitch
The Pitch is a business planning competition for area high school students. High School students create and submit a video to explain their business idea, which can earn them a chance to “pitch” at the event before a panel of judges for a cash prize.
Additional Resources for Entrepreneurs
The Madison College library has almost limitless resources for entrepreneurs, including the Creator Studio.
#FacesofFounders fosters diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship, supporting business creators from all places, races and genders.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Initiative
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women online course is a free-to-access, practical business education program, available to all women around the world. It includes ten essential business courses providing critical tools across all aspects of business, from leadership to negotiations, marketing and sales.
Have a great idea? The WiSYS Technology Foundation helps Madison College students, faculty and staff commercialize products and protect intellectual property.