This summer, I’ll be leading a group of students to Porto, Portugal to take part in EIA 2025, the European Innovation Academy, one of the most impactful and globally recognized entrepreneurship programs in the world. EIA isn’t your typical study…
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I’ve always had a vision of studying abroad. But like many people, I used to overthink the process. Figuring out what I wanted to study, whether the right program existed, how to find funding, and where to go, it all…
By Allison Albery Spotlight on Qualia Parker and Her Business Journey About You and Your Business Q: Could you introduce yourself and tell us about your business? What inspired you to start it?Hi! My name is Qualia Parker, and I’m…
By Allison Albery Q: What inspired you to join the MVE-Lab? A: My wife Barbra encouraged me to join the MVE-Lab because she wanted to take the class for her small business and thought I would also benefit.Q: Can you…
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By Allison Albery About Protein Pints and the founders of the ice cream! Protein Pints is high protein, low-sugar ice cream. The pints have 30g of complete protein, are gluten free, lactose free, and use zero artificial sweeteners or flavors. The company was…
By Allison Albery Can you tell us about yourself and your company? My name is Maneeka and I am a mother of three. I currently hold 5 degrees, one of which came from Grand Valley! I started my entrepreneurship journey…
Q: What is Chartreuse Sisters and what is it all about? A: The company is my sister and I, my sister is the pastry chef and I do all the beverages, communications, and marking, and that's the team! We have…
Part 1: Tucker Carlile- “My business idea is a sort of artificial intelligent consulting where I help small businesses or individuals learn how to use chatGpt or other softwares that can hopefully save them time or ultimately increase their efficiency…
1. Planning is a crucial skill for entrepreneurs for several reasons. Firstly, it helps in setting clear objectives and defining the steps needed to achieve them. A well-thought-out plan provides a roadmap, guiding entrepreneurs through various stages of their business.…
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By: Allison Albery Carey Bisonet: Owner of Alpine Events Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your company? A: I’m the President and Owner of Alpine Events, an event rental company headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.…
