Training entrepreneurs-across-generations

Presented by:

Robyn Russell & Emily Carter

Training Entrepreneurs Across Generations

March 23, 2012

Program Development & Implementation

Our Organizational Structure

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Office of Economic & Regional Development

Technology & Enterprise

Development

Community Development &

Outreach

Entrepreneurship & Business

Development

Our Entrepreneurship Team

• Director of Entrepreneurship

• Director Int’l Trade• 7 Advisors• 7 Engineers• 4 Graduate • 2 Undergraduate• 3 Admin

Entrepreneurial & Development Programs

• Youth Entrepreneurship• Camp CEO• Collegiate Camp CEO• Saluki Corps• Operation Bootstrap• Operation Mousetrap• Studio E

Saluki Corps

Operation Mousetrap

Cross Disciplinary Course Creation in Entrepreneurship

Lessons Learned

• Media Coverage• Engagement of

Clients• Community Partners• Student Involvement

• Economic Downturn• Scope of Work• Volume of Participants• Commitment of Time &

Resources

Questions or Comments

ThankYou!Robyn Russell

rrussell@biz.siu.edu

Emily Carterecarter@biz.siu.edu

www.siusbdc.com618.536.2424

150 E. Pleasant Hill RoadCarbondale, IL 62901