The Millikin Regional Entrepreneurship Network (MREN) leverages resources available in the marketplace to promote the entrepreneurial development of high-growth-potential businesses.
The MREN works with entrepreneurs and businesses (regardless of industry or stage) that demonstrate the ability to achieve growth through revenue generation and job creation and to contribute to the economic development of Illinois. Through our services the MREN helps high growth potential businesses achieve significant milestones to take their businesses to the next level.
Millikin University to Host CampCEO July 20-25, 2008
 Camp CEO
CampCEO, sponsored by Millikin University is an opportunity for high-school students to experience creating their own business during a weeklong camp from July 20 – July 25, 2008 on the Millikin University campus in Decatur, Illinois.
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Learn How to Start Your Own Business with First Step FastTrac® at Millikin University
 First Step FastTrac® is designed for start-up and new businesses. It is an educational program created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. You will work with certified instructors, people with business experience. When you finish, you’ll know what your next step will be.
For more information, please attend our informational meeting on August 28, 2008, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Millikin University, ADM Scovill Hall, Room 109. Call 217-424-6296 to RSVP.
When: 11-weeks on Thursday evenings from 5:30-9:00 p.m. September 11, 2008 to November 20, 2008
Where: Millikin University ADM-Scovill Hall, room 109 (on N. Fairview Ave.)
Cost: $225.00, which includes all materials, speakers, business coaches, and refreshments. A payment plan can be arranged.
Please reserve your seats while available. There is limited seating.
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Millikin University to Host Entrepreneurship Teachers Forum
Entrepreneurship Teachers Forum
A program that educates K-12 teachers on the importance of teaching entrepreneurship in the classroom and ways they can incorporate it into their curriculum.
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"Buzz On Biz" Entrepreneurship Teacher Training Program
 Successful entrepreneurship requires more than merely luck and money. It is a cohesive process of creativity, risk taking, and planning. Our students today need courses and programs that set forth a basic framework for understanding the process of entrepreneurship.
Millikin University’s Tabor School of Business, Center for Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the Illinois Institute for Entrepreneurship Education (IIEE), offers this 3-day teacher training for integrating entrepreneurship and technology into the classroom. We recognize the need our students will have to understand the engine of our economy and to have a better understanding of the world of work in which they will soon be participating. This training will take place at Millikin University’s ADM/Scovill Hall, MBA room 207, July 29-31, 2008 from 9:00 – 4:30 p.m. Continental breakfast & Lunch included.
- Each teacher will receive a complete entrepreneurship curriculum and textbook, facilitation training and information on community business resources and technology partners.
- Each teacher will receive a $100.00 scholarship after completing the 3-day course.
- Each teacher will receive an additional $100.00 upon verification of integrating entrepreneurship into an existing course or development of a new course within 12 months of completing the teacher training program.
- CPDU’s will be issued.
Entrepreneurship is the most powerful economic force known to mankind! The “entrepreneurial revolution” that captured our imagination during the last decade has now permeated every aspect of business thinking and planning. Examples of Sam Walton’s Wal-Mart, Fred Smith of Fed Ex, Bill Gates of Microsoft and Michael Dell of Dell Computer are ever present in our student’s lives. The twenty-first century of today presents newer and sometimes more complex challenges than ever conceived, however, the entrepreneurial drive and determination of our yet to be discovered “dynasty builders” will be our greatest solution.
New This Year!
This year we are pleased to offer overnight accommodations on Millikin’s campus. Teachers may request a single room for $38.00 per night or a double room at $35.00 per night. Bedding and linen are included. Checks should be made payable to Millikin University by no later than June 30, 2008 to guarantee room availability. Download request form here.
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