Fall 2009 Entrepreneurial Celebration on December 2 was a great community event!

Students had the opportuinity to present to an audience comprised of judges, HCC supporters and the business community.  There were 11 rocket marketing presentations and 3 teams presenting innovation assessments.  Each group was judged and 2 top winners chosen from each group.  First place in the rocket marketing category went to Gara Cole for her business "The Staging Store."  The Staging Store prepares homes for sale regardless of price, location or condition and coordinates with sellers and realtors.  Second place was awarded to Jeffrey Anderson of "Quitting not an Option."  Jeffrey's business is a boxing and martial arts training center for up and coming stars of combat sports.

Technology Assessment first place winner was "Retina Doc."  Retina Doc is a retina diagnostic test for early screening for macular degeneration.  Second place went to Magnano-Sense, small lightweight magnetic sensors made from carbon nanotubes. 

HCC's Entrepreneurial offerings continue to grow!  ENTR-215, Taking Innovation to Market, is offered each semester and is an Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues Core course.  Students in any degree program can take this course to fulfill that core requirement.  This course is offered through funding by National Science Foundation grant number 0538751.  Students in this course become part of a dynamic and innovative team that evaluates existing inventions from local laboratories, determines their viability and possibly finds a new business venture.  Does all this sound exciting to you?  The course is offered each semester, so plan now to enroll in the Fall.  For more information on Technology Transfer, visit the TAP website. 

Entrepreneurship Programs:

• Entrepreneurship A.A. Degree
• Entrepreneurship A.A.S. Degree
• Entrepreneurship - Business Management Certificate
• Entrepreneurship - Letter of Recognition   
  Each of these options will provide basic knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the business world of today. A large number of businesses in the United States follow the format of entrepreneurial ventures.
• ENTR Course Outlines

Center for Entrepreneurial and Business Excellence
In addition to the above programs, the Business and Computer Division is home to the Center for
Entrepreneurial and Business and Business Excellence where entrepreneurs may launch their business or develop a growing one.  Visit the Center website for more information or contact Betty Noble at enoble@howardcc.edu or 410-772-4111. 

Programs are applicable to current entrepreneurs and to those who want to explore new possibilities. 

Who should take these classes?  

• Anyone who is interested in building entrepreneurial skills, attitudes, and behaviors. 
  These concepts will lead to creative solutions within community and organizational environments. Learn to think like an entrepreneur!
• Anyone who wants to develop business skills within an existing organization or who
  wants to begin a new business will find these courses beneficial. Learn to behave like an entrepreneur!

For more information on entrepreneurship at Howard Community College, contact
Betty Noble at enoble@howardcc.edu.