NDSU Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business

Deadline to Apply to NDSU - Fall 2024
2024-08-15
Apply here: https://www.ndsu.edu/apply

Emerging Alumni Program
2024-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Hear speaker Bree Langemo present “Leading With an Entrepreneurial Mindset” at NDSU Barry Hall in Downtown Fargo. Learn more at ndsufoundation.com,

Deadline: Early-Entry Scholarships
2024-07-31
Learn more here: https://ndsu-cefb.com/early-entry/

Banff Systems Summit
2024-05-27 - 2024-05-29

2024 Spring Commencement
2024-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 UTC

Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge
2024-05-03 - 2024-05-04

e-Fest Shulze School of Entrepreneurship
2024-04-18 - 2024-04-20

Possibility Showcase - Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business
2024-04-16 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | NDSU Barry Hall, 811 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
You are invited to join us for an inspiring event to showcase entrepreneurship within the NDSU community.
Four student groups from the Possibility Fellowship have spent the past year working on startup ideas and will pitch their innovative business ventures to the public for the first time. Teams from the Problems to Possibilities program will also present their projects to demonstrate how their ideas solve some of the region’s most wicked problems. The keynote address will be delivered by Ryan Raguse, an NDSU alumnus, successful entrepreneur and co-founder of Bushel.
Date: Tuesday, April 16
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Louise Auditorium, Richard H. Barry Hall | 811 2nd Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102
What to expect:
• 4:00 p.m. – Social, hors d’oeuvres and student project exhibit (Mezzanine)
• 4:50 p.m. – Welcome & keynote by Ryan Raguse, President and co-founder of Bushel (The Louise Auditorium)
• 5:15 p.m. – Student pitches and presentations (The Louise Auditorium)
• 6:00 p.m. – Conclusion
Kindly RSVP by clicking the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ndsu-possibility-showcase-tickets-849662051067?aff=oddtdtcreator

Possibility Fellowship Meeting
2024-04-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-03-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
Monthly meeting for the Possibility Fellowship.

NDSU Takeover Day at StartupBrew
2024-04-03 08:00 - 21:30 UTC
Save the date for NDSU Takeover Day at Startup Brew – Everyone is welcome
Get ready to wear your green and yellow gear and connect with entrepreneurs and community members.
More information about the speakers to come.
April 3 schedule:
8:00 AM – Coffee Club (time to drink coffee and connect)
8:30 AM – Program Begins
9:15 AM – Program Ends
Location:
Drekker Brewing Company
1666 1st Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
Parking:
Please park in the Brewhalla lot!
StartupBREW Fargo is a weekly event to learn, support, and inspire. This morning meetup is for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and community members alike to come together and explore the entrepreneurial journey.

Wade T. Myers - Guest Lecturer
2024-03-22 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
All NDSU students, faculty and staff are invited to attend!
The topic of the presentation is: Lessons Learned from a Serial Entrepreneur
Wade Myers is a serial entrepreneur, investor, author, and speaker that has founded, invested in, and been a director of 100+ startups and has completed scores of financing and M&A transactions. He is a general partner of the Eagle Venture Fund and multiple public equities and real estate funds. Wade’s entrepreneurial ventures include a tech-enabled investment bank, a SaaS-based big data company, a tech-enabled government services firm, and an Inc. 5000 SaaS-based property management firm. He also worked at the Boston Consulting Group and Mobil Corporation, and served as an Airborne Ranger in the US Army where he was a decorated veteran of the Gulf War. Wade is a Baker Scholar graduate of Harvard’s MBA program.
Register here: https://ndsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oFqF_3aZTUGjfgwWaZBScQ#/registration
Learn more about the event here: https://ndsu-cefb.com/wademyers/

Deadline: Possibility Fellowship Application
2024-03-15
Learn more here: https://ndsu-cefb.com/possibility-fellowship/

Deadline - President Jim Ozbun Scholarship
2024-03-01
President Jim Ozbun Scholarship – Current Students
Students must be enrolled full-time at NDSU at the time of disbursement. Students must be in good academic standing and be involved in entrepreneurial activities.
A committee (of no less than 3) will choose recipients based on their level of past experience and how their proposed future involvement in entrepreneurship could improve the entrepreneurial ecosystem on campus and/or within our outreach region. Finalists will be invited to an interview process.
Apply: https://ndsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/27609
President Jim Ozbun Scholarship – Freshman
Students must be enrolled full time at NDSU at the time of disbursement. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated involvement in entrepreneurial activities.
Apply: https://ndsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/28991

3MT Competition Finals
2024-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Anishinaabe Theater
Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
https://www.linkedin.com/events/ndsuthreeminutethesislivechampi7153416806035021824/

P2P Monthly Workshop
2024-02-13, 2024-01-16
TBD

Giving Hearts Day
2024-02-08
Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour event for charities in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Each year, Giving Hearts Day provides a platform for charities to fund their missions through an ever-increasing community of donors! Learn more & donate: Giving Hearts Day

1 Million Thanks
2024-02-01 19:00 - 22:00 UTC
Join us for a fun evening celebrating entrepreneurship at Emerging Prairie’s annual 1 Million Thanks Awards Event. This is a great event that highlights the achievements made in entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation in our region…plus delicious appetizers, live music, and the opportunity to build new connections!
When: Thursday, February 1st, 2024
Time: 7-10 PM
Where: Fargo Air Museum
Purchase Tickets: 1 Million Thanks 2024 Tickets, Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

e-Fest Online Submissions
2024-02-01 - 2024-03-03

Marketing and Sales Hiring Fair
2024-01-31 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
Wed. Jan 31, 2024 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Barry Hall Louise Auditorium
Reminder to stop by the Marketing & Sales Hiring Fair! Students who attend this Fair are looking for opportunities for either full-time positions or internships in the fields of marketing and/or sales. All majors are welcome to attend.
👕: Business casual recommended
📄: Bring copies of your resume
🤝: More info and open positions on Handshake.
📷: Free Professional Headshots 9:00 AM-11:30 AM

College of Business Visit Day
2024-01-20
Do you know a high school student who may be interested in business?

Encourage them to attend the College of Business Visit Day on Saturday, January 20th!

The event, which will take place at Barry Hall, offers students the chance to learn about the diverse opportunities available at the College of Business. This includes admission presentations, campus tours, interactive experiences with faculty, and an optional complimentary lunch. It’s an excellent way to learn more about what it means to be a NDSU Business Bison.

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business will be hosting an affinity group table during lunch from 12:00-1:00 PM at the West Dining Center.

Register at www.ndsu.edu/visit → Weekend and Special events tab

3MT Preliminary Round Deadline
2024-01-12
Preliminary Round Deadline – Video submissions

Possibility Fellowship Meeting
2024-01-10 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
Monthly meeting for the Possibility Fellowship

Pathway Ventures Meeting
2023-12-28 16:15 - 17:45, 2023-12-21 16:15 - 17:45 UTC
Pathway Ventures Meeting – Thursdays | 4:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. | Stenehjem Conference room, McGovern Alumni Center

NDSU Women in Business Club Meeting
2023-12-11 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | NDSU Barry Hall, 811 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
NDSU Women in Business Club Meeting – TBD – Barry Hall Room 118

P2P Monthly Workshop
2023-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
Problems to Possibilities Monthly Workshop.
