UWSP Entrepreneurship Club

03/09/2023

12/19/2022

Thank you Cale Jakusz, CFP® and Natalie Aneskavich for speaking at our last event of the semester! You offered us valuable insights on the best ways to get started in investing and real estate, how to manage risks when investing, and how to think strategically about the purpose of our investments.

Enjoy break Pointers! 🎄
We'll be back next semester with more engaging and educational events 😎.

12/14/2022

Join UWSP’s Entrepreneurship Club for our last event of this semester. We'll be joined by Cale Jakusz from Northwestern Mutual for a discussion on how to get started in investing and real estate.

We're meeting Thursday, Dec 15th from 7:00-8:00pm in CPS 209. Hope to see you then!

10/31/2022

Have you ever had an idea for a business and wondered- what do I do next? Well… do we have an event for you!

Hear from student entrepreneur Jonathan Olson along with Patrick Gatterman and Mark Speirs of the Small Business Development Center, a resource center for local entrepreneurs, on the first steps to take to start a business and the tools and resources that are available to you as a new entrepreneur.

Join UWSP’s Entrepreneurship Club for this discussion Thursday, November 3rd from 7:00-8:00pm in CPS 209.

10/13/2022

Wilderness camping can be scary. But something even scarier? Creating and delivering a persuasive pitch. Yet pitching ideas, business plans, and even yourself is an essential part of being an entrepreneur and leader in today’s business world.

But no need to fear! Join UWSP’s Entrepreneurship Club Thursday, October 20th from 7:00-8:00pm in CPS 209 as we learn the basics of crafting a persuasive pitch, then get hands-on experience by delivering pitches in a supportive environment and get feedback from a panel of business professionals. You will leave the event with a boost of confidence and toolkit of skills to use in your next pitching opportunity.

Oh, and come in your most creative camping/ outdoor themed costume to win the club’s costume contest.

Snacks provided, and event counts as a pro event.

10/03/2022

Join UWSP's Entrepreneurship Club this Thursday, October 6th from 7:00pm-8:00pm in CPS 209 for officer elections.

Interested in helping shape the future of the club, adding a unique experience to your resume and gaining valuable leadership skills? Run for an officer position in the club!

Or hear from perspective officers share their vision for the club and vote to provide input into the club's future. Event counts as a pro event credit and snacks will be provided.

Any questions about elections can be directed to [email protected]

09/30/2022

Entrepreneurs,

Want to learn more about an awesome internship opportunity? Consider signing up for an info session to learn more about Northwestern Mutual's award winning internship program!

09/24/2022

Want to support emerging entrepreneurs? Join the community for the finale of CREATE Portage County's SURGE competition where entrepreneurs will be pitching their ideas for funding. September 26, 7-8 p.m. at the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids. Free food, and drinks.

09/22/2022

Entrepreneurs, please be sure to check out this great opportunity from The Branch. Develop your entrepreneurial skills, gain 3 credits and receive a $500 scholarship along the way!

Details on how to apply below.

Branch application Am I the right fit for The Branch?Availability - Please review the program calendar for our Fall 2022 session and agree to attend all required workshops associated with your cohort. If you miss these workshops, you won't receive the full value of the program. If your schedule conf...

09/21/2022

“Life is more fun if you play games.”

― Roald Dahl

We can't argue with that!

Last week the club welcomed a room full of Pointers to our first event of the semester. We enjoyed some pizza and of course... played some games. Thanks to everyone that came out, and we hope to see you at a future event soon!

09/09/2022

Back by popular demand, UWSP’s Entrepreneurship Club presents Game Night. Join the club on September 15th at 7:00pm in CPS 209 for a night of fun, games, food and…did we mention fun? Meet new friends and learn about the club as well as upcoming leadership opportunities available in the club. Meeting counts as a pro event credit.