As part of the Entrepreneurial Enrichment Program (EEP) – which was introduced in the spring by the Fermanian School of Business – eleven student groups presented their entrepreneurial project proposals at a recent exposition. Seventeen business people joined with PLNU business faculty and staff to analyze, examine, consider, engage, and critique the projects.

The EEP focuses upon stimulating interpersonal collaboration and counsel between students and recognized San Diego industry leaders, entrepreneurs and financiers. The program is open to students from all majors and the MBA, and a wide range of proposals were presented. Local business leaders have become involved in the projects, and will serve as mentors and review teams as they further engage in the student projects by providing advice, support and encouragement.

“We believe that successful entrepreneurs are often the ones able to leverage good business planning and conception while simultaneously having solid personal and professional relationships,” said Randy M. Ataide, director of the Fermanian Business Center and the EEP advisor. “The EEP recognizes that the ultimate value in these programs is not always obtaining venture funding in a ‘winner takes all format’ but rather the enhancement of relationships that will sustain the enterprise for the long term.”

Every year, the EEP will culminate with an annual banquet, where student-entrepreneurs and their business advisory teams will be recognized for their joint efforts. To see a full list of the student project groups, click here.

Eric Yates
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