Do you or your employees need to enhance your sales strategy? This nine-week program is designed to help participants identify and maximize their sales styles and increase their knowledge. Sales professionals learn about the psychology of selling, effective communication skills, turning a lead into a qualified prospect, handling objections, service after the sale, personal branding [...]
Stacy Kerns founded Sisters of Solace to provide a place for women to heal from trauma and addiction. In addition to healing of body, mind and spirit, Sisters of Solace places a strong emphasis on creating opportunities for residents to lead a financially independent life. “We created a community of hospitality and healing for women [...]
The Center for Entrepreneurship’s fifth annual Entrepreneurship Week was a huge success, attracting more than 600 participants over five days. This year’s event featured several educational workshops and seminars on a variety of topics, including how-to sessions on creating a business plan, marketing plan, social media tools, Quickbooks and more. “I am very appreciative of [...]
Alec Jenning recently launched Bluebird Custom Carpentry & Restoration. His interest in the building trades began in vocational tech class in 1996, and even though he has pursued other paths since then, he kept returning to the building trades industry. Jenning is passionate about quality craftsmanship, eco-friendly construction methods and preserving history. “Ultimately I [...]
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Center for Workforce Development are offering free online, self-paced, certified courses to small business owners in the region through funding from an Economic Development Administration grant. Entrepreneurs will have the ability to learn the critical skills needed to manage their small business’s finances, human resources challenges, and marketing efforts. [...]
Also at the Capstone Luncheon, winners of the Emerging Entrepreneur and Entrepreneur of the Year were announced. The awards recognize two outstanding entrepreneurs that made an impact in the St. Joseph community. This year, Entrepreneur of the Year was awarded to Kendall Randolph, Sunshine Display. “I just appreciate the award. I couldn’t have done it [...]
Two of St. Joseph’s most prominent and successful entrepreneurs shared the stage at the capstone luncheon during Entrepreneurship Week. Craig School of Business benefactor Steve Craig interviewed guest speaker Joe Gray, founder of Gray Manufacturing, who shared stories of his early life and entrepreneurial journey with more than 280 luncheon attendees. Both men have deep [...]
Entrepreneurship Week, a series of workshops and events, will be held July 12 – 16, 2021 at Missouri Western State University. Hosted by the Craig School of Business Center for Entrepreneurship and sponsored by Tolly & Associates Insurance Agency; Sumner, Carter, Hardy & Schwichtenberg, PC; and Murphy, Taylor, Siemens & Elliot, PC; the weeklong program [...]
Do you know of an entrepreneur who is making a difference? Help us celebrate their contributions by nominating them for one of our annual entrepreneur awards. The Center for Entrepreneurship is currently accepting nominations for the 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year and Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year awards. The Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year [...]
First MBA graduates in 2018 In just four short years, Missouri Western’s flagship MBA program has expanded to meet the growing needs of students and the business community. The University began offering the MBA program in 2017 with 9 in the original graduating class. Since then, more than 100 Griffons have graduated from [...]
