Tag: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Students invited to present research and innovative projects in WiSys statewide virtual showcase
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Top presenters could win a $1,000 prize during the WiSys SPARK Symposium (WySys release) UW System students are invited to present their research and innovative projects during the WiSys SPARK Symposium Virtual Series—a celebration of research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the UW System. Students can present orally during one of three Student Research & Innovation…
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Two teams of UW-Green Bay business students place in Top 20 in GloBus worldwide simulation
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Two teams from UW-Green Bay Associate Prof. Vallari Chandna’s (Cofrin School of Business) Strategic Management Capstone Classes, have made it to the Top 100 rank in the GloBus Simulation weekly rankings for the week of April 5 through Sunday, April 11. Both teams placed in the top 20. C-Suite members Kimberly Bargender, Hannah Bunde, Jennifer…
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Student research extravaganza WiSys Quick Pitch set for April 7
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The research communication contest will feature three-minute presentations by UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay, UW-Parkside and UW-River Falls students. Student researchers from UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay, UW-Parkside and UW-River Falls are set to compete in the WiSys Quick Pitch, a statewide research communication competition, on April 7 at 4 p.m. The event will be virtual and…
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How Taco Bell Is Becoming the World’s Most Innovative Franchise
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“Taco Bell, the Mexican-inspired fast-food chain, is quickly adapting for a new era of food culture. As trends shift in the ever-changing food market, Taco Bell has developed several innovative new services to maintain dominance in the quick-service space. Facing pressure from competing brands, the company has announced new restaurant concepts, convenient food delivery services and…
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Pitch contest helps former refugee sharpen idea for Hmong-inspired fashion line
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A love for the Hmong culture led to a business idea and people’s choice award for Ka Vang, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Vang, who entered the Fall 2020 UWGB Student Business Idea Virtual Pitch Contest, created a business model for Ntxhais Hmoob, a modern Hmong-inspired fashion line for everyday wear. The…
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Drones for Safer Insurance Field Inspections Wins Fall 2020 UWGB Student Business Idea Virtual Pitch Contest
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Seventeen UW-Green Bay student entries competed in the Fall 2020 UWGB Student Business Idea Virtual Pitch Contest. Four cash prizes totaling $1,000 were furnished by Dental City’s Competitive Spark Endowment. The contest also served as a preliminary round for the 2021 Wisconsin Big Idea Tournament (WBIT, or www.wisys.org/events/bigidea). Students submitted 90-second pitch videos to an…
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UWGB grad fulfills lifelong dream of launching clothing line despite obstacles
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A recent UW-Green Bay graduate (and Commencement Speaker) is putting her own spin on athleisure clothing. Jada Davis (’20 Communication) is the owner of Modern Movement Apparel, a clothing line that prides itself on being dedicated to helping movers of different shapes, sizes and hues become comfortable with moving freely. Source: UWGB grad fulfills lifelong dream…
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Wisconsin Student-Run Businesses featured as part of Startup WI Week
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The Student-Run Business Association brings you an opportunity on Nov. 12, 2020 from 3 to 4 p.m. to learn how college students in Wisconsin are gaining access to unique, experiential learning through their university’s student-run business programs. Student-run businesses (SRBs) shape the future of higher education and positively impact society by preparing the next generation…
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Sheboygan Campus alumnus and son featured in story about grief camp and grand ideas
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Dorothy McElroy, is an alumnus from the Sheboygan Campus. She and her son Wyatt were recently featured talking about their annual event, Worldwide Dragon Shooting Day. The idea for the event, which now draws participants from across the world, started at UW-Green Bay’s Camp Lloyd, a camp for grieving kids. After the passing of her husband…
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UW-Green Bay alumna makes semifinals at Draper Competition for Collegiate Women Entrepreneurs
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While COVID-19 halted the Draper Competition for a few months until a virtual competition could be held, it didn’t stop UWGB’s Marissa Dyess ’20 (Business Administration) from being a semifinalist in the Draper Competition’s product track. The annual Draper Competition for Collegiate Women Entrepreneurs is a prestigious invitation-only pitch and mentoring event for women entrepreneurs.…