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What is the Entrepreneurial Center?
The Entrepreneurial Center at SMCC demonstrates the College's commitment to business in Maine. Approximately 90% of the Maine economy consists of small, locally owned businesses and over half of the student population of SMCC cites interest in business ownership as a future goal. Countless alumni have started businesses in restaurant/hospitality, computer, construction, automotive, and machine tool industries as well as other fields. At a key turning point in its history, the College seeks alternative ways to meet the needs of its students and contribute to the social and economic fiber of the region. SMCC is well positioned to help the local economy by increasing the success of emerging businesses.
Key Bank's Partnership with SMCC
As part of its continuing commitment to education, to small business and to Maine, KeyBank N.A. partnered with SMCC, supporting the Entrepreneurial Center through a substantial financial gift as well as providing the expertise of local Key bankers who have worked with and provided financial services to thousands of small businesses across Maine over the past 100 years, from Kittery to Presque Isle.
SMCC Entrepreneurial Center Accomplishments: 2009-2010
Michelle Neujahr was hired as the Director of The Entrepreneurial Center.
125+ students took entrepreneurship courses at SMCC.
Entrepreneurship II was offered both fall and spring. In addition it will be offered in during the summer.
The Entrepreneurial Center brought in 50 Maine business owners as guest speakers for entrepreneurial classes and events.
The Entrepreneurial Center held two campus-wide entrepreneurship events and has one planned for the summer of 2010.
A weekly business mastermind discussion group for entrepreneurs was started.
SMCC Entrepreneurial Center Incubator Retreat: September 10, 2010
 SMCC's Incubator program is hosting an Entrepreneurial Retreat focused on helping Maine Business owners grow their businesses. As a result of increased participation in the business incubator program at the SMCC Entrepreneurial Center, students and business owners have teamed up to present a dynamic, content-filled weekend that will uncover participants’ business skills.
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