CSUF Conrey Center for Entrepreneurship

Category: Entrepreneurship

  • Dads: An Untapped Market

    In the spirit of Father’s Day, I think it’s time that entrepreneurs looked more actively at the dad market. Mothers are increasingly more educated than fathers and are becoming the primary breadwinners in the household (Source). And that means more stay-at-home dads. So why then are so few companies reaching out to these dads? The…

  • Congratulations to the 2013 CSUF Entrepreneurship Graduates!!!

    Good job everyone!!!

  • Center for Entrepreneurship Awards Event 2013

    More than 120 students, professors, mentors, board members, clients, staff and others connected to the CSUF Entrepreneurship Program attended an event to celebrate the end of the 11th year for the Center for Entrepreneurship. This event took place at the amazing Ember Café in Anaheim (the space was graciously donated to us by the Taormina…

  • Success Story: Joanne Vo '11

    I have nothing but great words for the Center for Entrepreneurship.  The program was phenomenal and was played a substantial role in my self-growth as the entrepreneur that I am today. Shortly after graduating in 2011, like all my peers, I was in search of what to do and pondered on what career path I…

  • Center for Entrepreneurship End of the Year Event 2013

    Next Wednesday, May 29th, we will be celebrating the end of another successful school year and you are invited (and by “you” I mean those of “you” who are connected with the CSUF Entrepreneurship Program in some way or another). For more information please read below: We hope to see you there!

  • Which Industries to Pursue and Which to Avoid

    What are the best industries to target for new ventures or employment? I get asked that question a lot and typically respond that it may be best to target growing (hopefully thriving) industries. Examples include: Candy: Even during a recession, people still buy candy.  It’s cheap and a comfort food.  Companies like Tootsie Pops and Snickers…

  • Diana Ho Designs makes Strategic Changes

    About a year ago we first brought you the story of Diana Ho and her boutique clothing company: Diana Ho Designs. Instead of going into a written explanation of what it is she set out to do I’ll just post a couple of pictures. As you can tell from the above pictures Diana definitely has…

  • Entrepreneurial Marketing Internship

    Outstanding Opportunity to Build your Portfolio (Bonus: It’s Long Term and Paid!) Entrepreneurial Marketing Internship Responsibilities: Assist with developing marketing strategies for promoting programs and services Assist in the execution of marketing initiatives for small business clients – including electronic newsletters, social media, direct mail, website, PR, events, etc. Assist with other tasks as assigned…

  • CSUF Business Plan Competition 2013 Finals

    After months of hard work by our student entrepreneurs we have a winner! But before we get ahead of ourselves here let us first talk about the Finals. It was a morning event and, unlike the first CSUF Business Plan Competition Finals, we had good weather, which was nice. The three finalists – Synova Life…

  • CSUF Business Plan Competition 2013 Finals

    You are all invited to the CSUF Business Plan Competition 2013 Finals Who: All Students are welcome – an Opportunity Drawing will be held for all students in attendance, prizes include: iPad Mini, Angels Tickets, concert tickets, lodging at a resort and more (student ID must be shown in order to enter Opportunity Drawing) Faculty,…