Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
GVSU recognized for commitment to supporting veterans
The accolades come from both a Michigan community and rankings for best schools for veterans.
Nov 7, 2023
GVSU in photos, May 2023: Students travel out West and Up North to learn about water, team up for learning and fun on campus
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Jun 1, 2023
GVSU program helps veterans make their entrepreneurial pitch
The Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur Lab, one of the flagship programs of GVSU's Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, provides guidance to a cohort of military veterans with their small businesses and start-ups.
May 26, 2023
GVSU veterans accelerator program receives $250,000 grant from Michigan Veterans Trust Fund to expand program statewide
The Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur-Lab at GVSU that provides startup education and support for veteran entrepreneurs will expand statewide thanks to a grant from the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund.
May 26, 2021
Students help small businesses with marketing, business plans as owners navigate COVID-19
LendGR, a new program in the Seidman College of Business, is pairing students with area small business owners and entrepreneurs to help them develop or strengthen their businesses.
Oct 19, 2020
Alumna launches 'Headband Aid' to bring relief to those wearing masks for extended hours
Kat Samardzija, '19, founder of Locker Lifestyle, created Headband Aid. Buttons on the headband allow you to attach a surgical mask to relieve irritation behind the ears.
May 18, 2020
New program helps students launch businesses
A new student accelerator program, 77IdeaLab, is designed to help Grand Valley undergraduate or graduate students build and launch a company in one semester.
Dec 12, 2019
Teen entrepreneurs win $5,000 for ideas to combat poverty
A team of six area high school students won $2,500 and took first place at the 2019 Teen Entrepreneur Summer Academy (TESA) Final Showcase June 28.
Jul 2, 2019
Teen entrepreneur camp focuses on reducing inequities
More than 45 students from 24 area high schools will work alongside Grand Valley State University faculty members and students to brainstorm ways to create economic growth opportunities that can lead to a reduction in poverty rates and increase access to services.
Jun 17, 2019
Student named a Newsmaker of the Year by business journal
Katarina Samardzija, a senior majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship, was named one of the Newsmakers of the Year by the Grand Rapids Business Journal.
Feb 1, 2019
