The official page of UW-Eau Claire's Entrepreneur Program. The Dennis L.
Heyde Entrepreneur Program is designed to help students envision and define their success, connect with helpful mentors, search for an idea and workable model and determine their next steps. In addition to innovative, yet comprehensive coursework, entrepreneur students gain knowledge through hands-on projects. They interact with customers and community, and experience what it means to be part of a healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem.
11/12/2021
So exciting to see UWEC Students and Alumni getting involved with the campus and community ecosystem!!! We are all stoked to attend this event next Friday, you should register and see us there!
Mark your calendars and register for Business in the Arts! Here is our complete list of panelists we have coming next Friday, you won't want to miss this!
Julia Gerhards
Alissa Salzwedel
Sawyer Brice
G.L. Berg Entertainment
09/14/2021
Both Part 1 & 2 dropped tonight!!! We’ve been waiting for more episodes all summer, and trust us, you won’t want to miss these conversations with both of these two UWEC Entrepreneur Program Alumni!
You can find both parts on The Eau Claire Muse website, on YouTube, and also on Spotify!! Make sure to follow their social media as well as like and subscribe to their videos so you won’t miss an episode!!!
https://www.theeauclairemuse.com
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOBhudb3RBA&list=PLe5xXPAVNzO72pptKywtHW8ES6PMMf6GB&index=1
New Episodes Coming Soon!!! Keep a lookout for when they drop 👀
09/03/2021
Join us next Thursday September 9 to hear from Zach Halmstad on how to start a business while at UWEC! This event is for everyone, and we encourage students, faculty, and staff from all colleges here as well as community members to join us!
07/21/2021
****** UPDATE: DEADLINE CHANGE!!!!!
WiSys Venture Home Seed Accelerator applications are open and
DUE AUGUST 31!!!!
Select applicants will be invited to an interview the week of SEPTEMBER 20. Check out the application on the Venture Home website:
https://www.venturehome.org/join-the-cohort-fall-2021?mc_cid=f271b33fd7&mc_eid=2f6e82c5a9
07/14/2021
Come check out the WISYS VENTURE HOME-EAU CLAIRE PITCH DAY!! Tomorrow at 12pm we will be hearing business pitches from six founders in the cohort. RSVP now! Can’t wait to see you there!!
06/08/2021
The popular Ideadvance Seed Fund is taking applications until July 9.
NEW IN 2021 -- Expanded eligibility requirements and tracks for established Wisconsin businesses! https://wisconsinctc.org/programs/ideadvance/
The popular Ideadvance Seed Fund is taking applications until July 9.
NEW IN 2021 -- Expanded eligibility requirements and tracks for established Wisconsin businesses! https://wisconsinctc.org/programs/ideadvance/
05/19/2021
The statewide finals of the Wisconsin Big Idea Tournament are TOMORROW, May 20th, from 4-5:30pm!!
The Wisconsin Big Idea Tournament is an entrepreneurship competition open to undergraduate and graduate students attending University of Wisconsin System school across the state (except UW-Madison).
At the finals, student entrepreneurs from across the state will share their ideas (virtually) and compete to win prizes. We hope you can attend and support our students!
Please register for the event here: www.wisys.org/bigidea
05/03/2021
Are you a woman entrepreneur in Western Wisconsin? Or maybe you know of one! Red Letter Grant is awarding four $2,000 grants, and the deadline is coming up! Check out their website link on their page and apply today!
09/28/2020
Our friends at the Red Letter Grant are seeking female entrepreneurs for an amazing grant opportunity! The fall application period for the Red Letter Grant closes on October 5th at 11pm. Two recipients will receive $2,000 + a $250 print credit from Ambient Inks - generously donated by the Chippewa Valley-based company. The grant is open to womxn throughout 10 counties in western Wisconsin who want to start a NEW business. Check out their website for more information!
05/20/2020
Congratulations to Claire Brill for winning the UWEC Capstone Presentation Competition last Friday!
Year/Major: Senior, Entrepreneurship Major with a Marketing Minor
Business: Naut Sweat Wipes - a biodegradable wipe with natural derivatives that rids the body of excess sweat and debris accumulated through exercise. The wipe works with the bodies natural composition as to not irritate the skin.
What do you love about entrepreneurship? I love the limitless options that entrepreneurship offers. Working for someone else can sometimes feel a bit mentally claustrophobic as you don't have full range with your ideas and opinions. Entrepreneurship offers all the free-range that you need to create, evolve and inspire.
Biggest takeaway from the entrepreneurship program: The biggest thing I learned within the entrepreneurship program is that failing strengthens you. Criticism is your best friend when developing an idea or starting a business. It is best to be criticized and to fail during development than leave it for the customers to criticize!
Awesome job, Claire!
05/19/2020
Congratulations to Chris Olejniczak for winning the UWEC Capstone Presentation Competition last Monday!
Year/Major: Senior, Business Management with an emphasis on Entrepreneurial studies
Business Name: Specialty Auto Recycling - providing used automotive parts for classic European vehicles through dismantling and reselling
What do you love about entrepreneurship?
I love the freedom to make your own decisions and the endless possibilities.
Biggest takeaway from entrepreneurship:
That it’s going to take lots of trial and error, and many pivots will need to be made for every idea.
Awesome job, Chris!