[http://cnve.tamu.edu/about/advisory-council/ <u>The Mays Business School Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship</u>] has an advisory council built from industry leaders, including leaders in finance, construction, banking, law, technology, and marketing. Additionally, they have strong relationships with local I&E institutions in the local community and the state of Texas.
<u>[http://engineering.tamu.edu/contact/easa <u>The Dwight D. Look College of Engineering</u>] within the university supports and fosters industry and nonprofit relationships within the realm of engineering. In addition, the individual departments within the school have close ties with industry leaders and a campus presence from representatives of those businesses.
= Regional and Local Economic Development Efforts =