Entrepreneurship Week 2015: 10 Year Anniversary: Be an Aggie Entrepreneur

By Ashley Brasseaux

USU Campus—Monday April 6^th marks the first day of the 10^th Anniversary of Entrepreneurship Week at Utah State. It is a week full competitions, activities, and prizes for aspiring entrepreneurs and the USU student body to taste a little of what entrepreneurship is all about. Students will be invited think, create, and start their own ventures throughout the week, while those who have already been hard at work on their start-ups will have opportunities to display and share their businesses with the rest of campus. Entrepreneurship Week is a time to explore your strengths, test your courage, and discover your potential to DO something. Check out the big events and come celebrate Entrepreneurship Week with us as you discover your inner entrepreneur.

MONDAY:

STUNT JUMP ON THE QUAD

11am - 2pm

The best way to start your week is by making the jump. Jump into entrepreneurship by leaping off a 30ft platform onto a professional stunt jump bag and get a free t-shirt!  We will also be showing off Aggie entrepreneurs in a farmer’s market style expo, where you can shop around and see what student businesses have been created this year. Get a bag of free gourmet popcorn and vote for your favorite Aggie start-ups!

LET'S TACO'BOUT START-UPS! 

Bus Bldg, Room 215, 5-7pm

Learn the recipe of starting a business and brainstorm your next start-up while eating delicious tacos. The night will include an idea incubator to help students generate ideas, and workshops including: Launching your Business, Getting Started Online, and Prototyping Models of Your Product.

TUESDAY

THE GREAT ENTREPRENEURACE

TSC Skyroom, 6pm

The Great EntrepreneuRace is where your interest becomes your income. This is a 40 hour adventure challenge that pushes you and your team to get out of your comfort zone, experience entrepreneurship, and compete for $1,000. Teams of 2-5 people can register so sign up your team by Monday, April 6^th at 11:59 pm.

WEDNESDAY

HOT DOGS 

TSC Patio, 11am-2pm

Devour a delicious hot dog  while you learn about the opportunities and programs the Clark Entrepreneurship Center has to offer.  Come get a taste of the Entrepreneurship Minor, the SEED Program, the Entrepreneur Leadership Series, and opportunities to get internships with the Entrepreneur Center. There will be food, fun, and lots of great people to meet.

ENTREPRENEUR LEADERSHIP SERIES—PETER HUNTSMAN
 Bus Bldg, Room 215, 6pm

Be inspired to define your success and follow your passions.

Don't miss the chance to hear from Peter Huntsman and learn from his life experiences in business. Aggie ice cream social to follow.

THURSDAY

THE GREAT ENTREPRENEURACE - FINISH LINE

TSC Sunburst Lounges, 12pm

A literal finish line for the Great EntrepreneuRace. Competitors will receive their final assignments and await the results. Select Aggie entrepreneurs will enjoy a banquet that evening to celebrate their hard work, network with alumni entrepreneurs, Huntsman faculty, and  board members who support the Jeffrey D. Clark Center for Entrepreneurship.