1. Training Entrepreneurs Across
Generations
Program Development & Implementation
Presented by:
Robyn Russell & Emily Carter
March 23, 2012
2. Our Organizational
Structure
Southern Illinois University
at Carbondale
Office of Economic & Regional Development
Entrepreneurship Community Technology &
& Business Development & Enterprise
Development Outreach Development
3. Our Entrepreneurship Team
• Director of
Entrepreneurship
• Director Int’l Trade
• 7 Advisors
• 7 Engineers
• 4 Graduate
• 2 Undergraduate
• 3 Admin
4. Entrepreneurial &
Development Programs
• Youth Entrepreneurship
• Camp CEO
• Collegiate Camp CEO
• Saluki Corps
• Operation Bootstrap
• Operation Mousetrap
• Studio E
15. Lessons Learned
• Media Coverage • Economic Downturn
• Engagement of • Scope of Work
Clients • Volume of Participants
• Community Partners • Commitment of Time &
• Student Involvement Resources
17. ThankYou!
Robyn Russell Emily Carter
rrussell@biz.siu.edu ecarter@biz.siu.edu
www.siusbdc.com
618.536.2424
150 E. Pleasant Hill Road
Carbondale, IL 62901
Editor's Notes
Youth Entrepreneurship. 4th & 5th grade academically talented classWork with teachers who have entrepreneurial spirit in a lower level of high school curriculum we used for Camp CEO
Discuss community partnership with clients and others
Junior High and High School summer campA six-day residential camp designed to inspire young entrepreneurs to develop their own company & get first-hand experience in the challenges, rewards and dedication entrepreneurs live day to dayReal Venture Capital for CampersHigh School Business Plan Contest
RSO program open to all majorsChance to gain real business experienceCould gain class credit, undergraduate & graduate assistantships
Intensive training program for fledgling entrepreneursMeet low or moderate income levels, or are laid off12 session courseLearn the skills needed to successfully start and sustain their business155 graduates 177K seed capital over 1 ml economic impact business started in 33 communities in southern IllinoisPut video under bootstrap logo from youtube: will that work?
SIUC faculty, staff & students learning to commercialize their research and innovative technologies12 week courseWorkshops and discussions include:Marketing research and analysis, identifying funding sources and working with investors, legally protecting businesses and intellectual property, defining the target market, testing business concepts, etc.15 Scientists completed courses to Date7 Scientists in current course10 businesses related to scientist intellect (spin-out)4 tenants in Small Business IncubatorSBIR submissions and AwardsEquity funding
A weeklong competition that challenges participants to turn their entrepreneurial ideas into working business plansEach contestant receives training throughout the week to start a businessThe competition concludes on the final day with a five minute pitch to a panel of judgesWinning prize of $7,500 in seed capital and $2,500 in consulting services, software and books
A space created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneursNetworking, deal making, brainstorming, and relaxingIncludes common meeting area, exercise room, snack bar, and a library/resource space
