Unlock your potential with National University's

Center for Business Innovation, Entrepreneurialism & Management (CBEM)!

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CBEM is the ultimate hub for entrepreneurs, students, alumni, and faculty passionate about driving innovation and business success. Our mission is to empower aspiring and established entrepreneurs and business professionals to transform ideas into impactful enterprises, products, or services. By fostering a dynamic environment, CBEM equips our community members with the skills, strategies, and insights needed to thrive in business and elevate local industries.

 

With a focus on student-driven learning, cutting-edge technology, and multidisciplinary collaboration, we provide the tools to turn ambition into achievement.

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Why CBEM?

• Inspiration: Connect with like-minded innovators and industry leaders.  

• Support: Access resources designed to guide you at every step of your journey. 

• Empowerment: Gain practical skills to build and scale successful businesses.  

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Take the first step toward success!

Contact us at cbem@nu.edu or

Join our community at https://nu.tradewing.com to learn more.

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OUR NEXT EVENTS

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Business Launchpad - December 2024

 

Date: December 7, 2024  

Time: 9 AM - 5 PM PST  

 

What is Business Launchpad?

Business Launchpad is an intensive training program designed to equip participants with the essential skills to develop, market, and grow their businesses.

 

Who is the audience?  

This program is ideal for aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs seeking guidance and support in growing their businesses.

 

Is there a cost?

Thanks to the generous support from NU and the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology, this Launchpad program is entirely free!

 

Don’t miss out—register as soon as possible!

 

To learn more and register, please visit NU or contact us at cbem@nu.edu.

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Pitch Contest November 2024

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The next Pitch Contest aims to encourage entrepreneurs in all stages of business concepts to participate. This competition is an excellent opportunity to pitch business concepts to a panel of judges with a chance to win financial funding for your business.

Who should participate?

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• Individuals with an idea to start a business

• Individuals who have created a company

• Individuals interested in enhancing their presentation skills

• Individuals who want to explore the idea of starting a company

Ideas presented may be at any stage, and the preliminary competition is split into two groups:

• Group 1 – Preliminary: Concepts in the idea stage – with no revenues, prototypes, or products.

• Group 2 – Preliminary: Concepts beyond the idea stage – with revenues, prototypes, or products.

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After individuals advance through preliminary rounds, there will be a semi-final competition, and the winners of the semi-final rounds will present at next year’s National University Symposium.

Funding Awards:

First Place: $1,000

Second Place: $500

Third Place: $ 250

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