Co-curricular Programs
The Center for Entrepreneurship of the College of Business Administration at Belmont University features co-curricular programs that provide a variety of opportunities for learning through applied application to real entrepreneurial ventures.
Students utilize these programs in a variety of ways: some students use these programs to develop their own businesses while others connect with a variety of ventures, often founded by students and alumni. The goal of this co-curricular environment is to expand learning from the classroom into experiential working opportunities for our students.
Entrepreneurship students have access to:
On-campus Student-run Businesses
Retail space on the Belmont Boulevard side of the University's Curb Event Center allows students the opportunity to run their own businesses while on campus. Approximately 3,500 square feet of prime retail space has been set aside by Belmont University which students use to develop retail or service businesses. Three student run businesses: Boulevard Studios, This & That, and Feedback Clothing Co. are currently operating in this space. This program gives students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in operating a small business.
Free Legal Clinics
Legal Clinics are available to Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship majors and minors and Practicing Entrepreneurs. Made possible by the generosity of Bone McAllester Norton, PLLC, and Crownover Tisinger, PC., the advice and counsel of attorneys are provided to student businesses without charge.
Dates for the fall 2009 semester have been determined. Please plan on attending between 4:00 - 6:00pm on the following:
October 8
October 28
November 12
Students must set an appointment to meet with an attorney. Please contact Sarah Reeves at the Center for Entrepreneurship at 615-460-6601 for more information.
Free Accounting Clinics
Accounting faculty in the College of Business Administration volunteer their services at Accounting Clinics. These clinics provide information, services, and guidance to practicing entrepreneurs on an as-needed basis. For more information, contact the Center for Entrepreneurship at 615-460-6601.
Practicing Entrepreneur Roundtables
These roundtables, created as a peer forum for practicing entrepreneurs, meet several times per semester as students' schedules allow.
Dates for fall 2009 have been set. Please plan on attending:
September 16
October 21
November 18
All dates will meet in Barbara Massey Hall, 434 from 10:00-10:50. To sign up or if you have questions, please contact Sarah Reeves at 615-460-6601.
Delta Epsilon Chi (ΔΕX)
DEX is an international, collegiate organization for students from all educational disciplines. Through DEX programs, students preparing for a variety of career fields maintain a strong focus on business-related areas such as marketing, management and entrepreneurship. The activities of Delta Epsilon Chi integrate with and enhance student college curriculum.
DEX members meet every Friday in Massey Business Center, room 413 from 10:00-10:50 starting September 25. We look forward to seeing you there!
Hatcheries
The Student Business Hatcheries (located on the second floor of the Jack C. Massey Business Center and in the Beaman Student Life Center) provide an environment containing basic resources and support to help students as they develop their entrepreneurial ventures. Students are advised by faculty, staff and local entrepreneurs, who are part of the Belmont Entrepreneur Network.I love the Hatchery. It is a great accomplishment and show of support from the university to those who own a business. All of my classes are in Massey and I love the fact that in between classes I can send faxes and e-mails or even hold a meeting in the conference room. I enjoy being around others who share an interest in the spirit of entrepreneurship and even plan to collaborate on some ventures with others who use the hatchery.
--Kenneth Brown
Belmont Entrepreneurship Student
Student Business Incubator
The student businesses that have reached an advanced level benefit from the Incubator, a personal office space. These businesses enjoy private office space, equipped with resources, and have access to one-on-one advice and counseling.
For more information, contact Sarah Reeves at 615-460-6601.
