Spring 2008 Entrepreneurial Celebration –
An Opportunity to Catch the Entrepreneurial Spirit!

The celebration which was held on May 14 was a great opportunity for students and the community to connect.  Many community members and college faculty and staff were in attendance.

Students in the Technology Transfer class presented market analyses of government-funded inventions.  The winning team was "Sparkle Fresh" which is an edible coating for fruits, vegetables and other foods which prevents decay and discoloration.  The second place team was Nutri Grow, an environmentally friendly fertilizer.

Students in the Entrepreneurship and Creativity course presented Rocket Marketing pitches for their business idea.  The first place winner was Joe Heming's, Light Capture, a unique idea to collect solar power for residential hot water and heating. Second place went to Leidy Navarro, for her Mexican restaurant idea, Aguila y Sol.

The Hospitality and Culinary students did a wonderful job at presenting restaurant ideas and analysis of conferencing facilities.

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
David Karn at dkarn@howardcc.edu or Betty Noble at enoble@howardcc.edu.