SMSU Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

04/08/2026

Advising day got you stressed? We got you 🌮Come decompress with free food, Bingo, prizes, and a live podcast with an awesome SMSU Alumni, . TONIGHT 5:15–7PM | SMSU Lower Conference Center. No RSVP needed — just show up ✨

02/24/2026

This week on The Blueprint, we talk entrepreneurship, getting involved on campus, the power of networking, and real advice for landing internships and full-time jobs, with Trevor VanKeulen — SMSU alum, owner of VanKeulen Foam, and HR Manager at Runnings Corporate. 🎥 ✨

Catch the episode now on YouTube or Spotify!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//videos
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gojxJyk1d8nBGTdDVHTTG

02/16/2026

This week on The Blueprint, Megan and Bella share their experiences as students fighting for a more accessible campus! Their perspective is honest, thoughtful, and truly eye-opening. 🎥 ✨

Catch the episode now on YouTube or Spotify!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com//videos
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gojxJyk1d8nBGTdDVHTTG

02/12/2026

This week on The Blueprint, we chat with Vickie Abel about accessibility, empowerment, and how support services are helping students succeed! 🎥 ✨

Watch the episode now!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG3QISt8ImM

11/20/2025

Please join us Thursday between 11:30 and 1:00 in the SMSU Lower Conference Center for a Business During Hours Event.
This event is hosted by SBDC, North Star Mutual School of Business at SMSU, and the SMSU Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship in collaboration with The Marshall Area Chamber. All are welcome.

11/18/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for our Future Forward live podcast session during the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Week!

A very special thank you to our amazing panelists - Dr. Stacy Lewison, John Sterner, Braxton Seifert and Dr. Amy Full!

✨Stay tuned for the next The Mustang Blueprint episodes. And don’t forget… Global Entrepreneurship Week is not over yet!

11/17/2025

Join us tonight for our 2025 Global Entrepreneur Week Future Forward Event!!

BINGO at 5:20
Come win some prizes!!🎁

LIVE PODCAST at 6:00
Come hear the inside scoop about entrepreneurship and turning dreams into reality from four different amazing people!!🎙️

It will be in the Lower Conference Center at SMSU!! Come hangout with us tonight!!

11/16/2025

It's Global Entrepreneurship Week! Join Us!

11/16/2025

Marshall Area Friends, Come join us Monday evening!
Enjoy bingo and incredible local voices sharing how they turned their dreams into reality.
If you wish to sign up in advance, here's a link: https://forms.office.com/r/3R3eUDmZi1. If not, no problem- just come!

04/21/2025

05/02/2024

hosted the Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council's Yellow Medicine Integration Collaborative Business Day Tour, where student entrepreneur Logan Erdmann, Managing Director of Tallgrass Tackle, Dr. George Taylor, SMSU Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Director, and realtor and Troy Deutz of Edina Realty and Auctioneer, Deutz Auctioneers had an opportunity to discuss and share their experiences in in front of a packed house of 35 students, and youth development coaches and leaders.