Fisher to Host Fall Entrepreneurship Week

November 15, 2024

Entrepreneurship Week at St. John Fisher University will feature a range of events, competitions, and opportunities tailored to support budding entrepreneurs. The week kicks off on Monday, Nov. 18, and draws to a close on Friday, Nov. 22.

Spring Entrepreneurship Week FishTank Winner Caleb Thomas (right) with Rebecca Pelino (left).

The events are organized under the guidance of Dr. Chantz Miles, Rebecca Pelino Entrepreneur-in-Residence and visiting assistant professor at the School of Business.

“Our goal is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, making entrepreneurship accessible and relevant to students from all fields, including pharmacy, nursing, education, and arts and sciences,” said Miles. “Entrepreneurship Week will offer practical insights, opportunities for networking, and skill-building activities that will benefit students regardless of their area of study.”

Events are open to all students and registration is not required. Activities include:

Elevator Pitch like a Pro
5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, Victor E. Salerno Center for American Enterprise 104

Business Model Canvas
5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, Salerno Center 104

3D Printer Prototype Night
5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, Salerno Center, MBA Suite

FishTank Mini Competition
5:30, Thursday, Nov. 21, Leo Community Room, Joseph S. Skalny Welcome Center

Entrepreneurship Panel
5:30 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22, Salerno Center, 104

For further details, email cmiles@sjf.edu