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== '''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship''' ==

*''''''The Entrepreneurship Residential Learning Center is in the process of being developed here at JMU. Students who participate in this Residential Learning Community will have the unique opportunity to live and take classes with a small group of students who share similar interests in Entrepreneurship.  The Entrepreneurship RLC is planned to be ready for the incoming class of 2019.

'''[https://www.jmu.edu/cob/graduate/mba/innovation/index.shtml MBA Program]'''

* The Pit is a flexible laboratory space that contains overflow machine tools, materials testing equipment, and other experimental equipment.  Labs for materials science courses are conducted in this space under the guidance of faculty and trained student assistants.

'''[http://swejmu.weebly.com/ Society of Women Engineers (SWE)]'''

*The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is an educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. SWE establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through an exciting array of training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, outreach and advocacy activities, and much more.

'''[https://www.jmu.edu/cap/recruitaduke/ Recruit-A-Duke]'''

*Laboratory for Engineering students that includes 3D printers to visualize prototypes and computers to analyze drawings or create flow simulations.

'''~~Project Lab (The Pit)~~[http://sites.jmu.edu/3SPACE/ 3Space Classroom]'''

[http://sites.jmu.edu/3SPACE/ 3Space Classroom] *<u</u</span>The 3Space Classroom is the first 3-D printing lab in the country designed for general education use. Students in any major can enroll in 3Space classes and then be granted access to the 3-D printing computer lab.

'''[https://www.jmu.edu/cob/centers/center-for-entrepreneurship/students/competitions.shtml Competitions:]'''

'''''''''BizBlitz'''</u~~></span~~>

<li>''''''BizBlitz is JMU’s first full scale “Startup Weekend” style events for entrepreneurs, designers, programmers, makers, and others who want to pitch a startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. At BizBlitz, teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote), and then it’s a 54-hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation. The weekend culminates with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders for another opportunity for critical feedback.</li>

The entrepreneurship minor is designed to introduce students from any discipline to the knowledge, skills and mindset necessary for successful new venture creation. The minor isopen to students in any major except management, which offers a track in innovation and entrepreneurship. Students who successfully complete the entrepreneurship minor will develop the knowledge base and skills needed for new venture creation and management. They will be able to: Understand entrepreneurship as a possible career path, its role in economic growth and opportunity, and its associated social benefits; recognize/identify entrepreneurial opportunities that fit the individual student includes self-analysis in the context of possible entrepreneurial activities and demonstration of the ability to identify and analyze the attractiveness of potential markets. Develop a business model and create a business plan. This includes completing a clear and concise written plan that serves as a blueprint for creation of the proposed venture. Apply relevant financial and business principles to assess the need for start-up capital, conduct break even analysis, and identify cash flow needed for future growth. Identify and evaluate various sources of funding. Articulate an effective pitch to gain support from investors, suppliers, customers, or potential employees. Interact and collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and evaluate ideas, and grow those ideas to fruition.

Students are required to submit an application to be considered for enrollment in the minor. More information on the entrepreneurship minor can be found~~~~[http://www.jmu.edu/cob/undergraduate/entrepreneurship-minor.shtml ~~~~here~~~~.]~~.~~

== '''Encouraging Faculty Innovation and Entrepreneurship'''<br/span><br/~~span~~> ==

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'''Center for Instructional Technology'''

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'''Society of Entrepreneurs'''

*The JMU Society of Entrepreneurs brings James Madison University entrepreneurially minded students together. In the organization we educate each other and the JMU community on topics of interest, support each other with new ventures, and reach out to entrepreneurs in the community to help them and learn from them. The society also hosts speakers and events to educate the JMU community about different topics based around entrepreneurship.

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'''James Madison Innovations'''

'''Madison Business Network'''

*The goal of the Madison Business Network is to encourage cross-disciplinary collaborations in entrepreneurship, innovation, business development, job creation and career mentoring across and beyond the campus of James Madison University.<div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(65, 64, 66); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div~~><br/~~></span></div></div>

== '''Facilitating University-Industry Collaboration''' ==

*This four week crash course in entrepreneurship, design thinking, and product design takes a multidisciplinary group of students to the Silicon Valley to gain inspiration and expert advice on making a start-up. With the students having a chance to talk to real world entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, they come back to Harrisonburg, VA to test out their new knowledge of forming a product idea into a full on startup. The course is taught by professors of engineering and industrial design but guest professors make a huge impact daily which help give students the feedback needed to be more successful.

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'''Madison Business Network'''

*The Madison Business Network was created as the result of increasing interest in new company formation, innovation, and peer-to-peer connections throughout James Madison University and its alumni base.  The nationwide network connects individuals who have innovative ideas, technologies, and strategies with people who can be of assistance. The network targets JMU faculty, staff, students, alums, and professionals in the region. The goal of the network is to encourage and promote innovation, business development, job creation, entrepreneurship, and career mentoring.

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'''Society of Entrepreneurs'''

*The Madison Exchange is a collaborative effort where all of the engineering students present the projects they have been working on for the year. It allows each student to interface with possible employers and business men and women to get their name known.

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== '''Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts''' ==

*Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide a vast array of technical assistance to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. By supporting business growth, sustainability and enhancing the creation of new businesses entities, SBDCs foster local and regional economic development through job creation and retention. As a result of the no cost, extensive, one-on-one, long-term professional business advising, low-cost training and other specialized services SBDC clients receive, the program remains one of the nation’s largest small business assistance programs in the federal government.

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'''Engaged Mentors and Entrepreneurs in Residence'''

*Seasoned entrepreneurs and business professionals provide expert advice to students and faculty to explore entrepreneurial career paths and develop viable businesses.  Mentors speak to classes, work alongside venture teams in the Venture Creation class, regularly visit campus, and offer support long after JMU students graduate and move into their professional careers.  A valuable network is emerging to connect students to startup resources and funding, job opportunities, and nationwide networks.

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'''Career Fair'''

*The JMU Career Fair is a two day even where many potential employers visit the college and students can interact with them. This happens once a semester and allows the students to get their name out into the business world.

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'''Recruit a Duke'''

*Recruit-A-Duke is James Madison University’s online career services management system that provides JMU students access to internships, full-time jobs, career fairs, workshops, information sessions, and more.

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