Dingman Center News
The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship is taking a strong lead in building connections between the Smith School and entrepreneurs, government and business leaders in China with the launch of the 2008 China Business Plan Competition and Dingman Delegation to China.
College Park, Md. - April 17, 2008 The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business today announced three new additions have been named to the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurships advisory board. Paul Bowen, Stephen M. Fredrick and Richard Wagreich will add their expertise to the centers extensive system of support for student and regional entrepreneurs.
College Park, Md. - April 15, 2008 - Environmentally friendly Internet provider Anaptyx won the top prize in this years Cupids Cup business competition on April 11, hosted by the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.
Rockville, Md. - April 9, 2008 - Students at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland will host an entrepreneurship conference, E*Generation: Entrepreneurship and the Environmental Renaissance, Saturday, April 19, at The Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville.
Dingman Center Gathers Students for Intriguing Real-life Business Lesson on Using the Past to Shape the Future
In March 2008, the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship hosted its annual Start-Up Night, bringing together entrepreneurs, students, venture capitalists and community members to network and share ideas.
How does one turn an undergraduate-operated school store shrouded in obscurity into a viable, competitive business?
The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship has increased fivefold the potential prize money awarded at its monthly Pitch Dingman competitions now up for grabs, $2,500 in start-up funding to the best new business ideas.
The entrepreneurial spirit is often focused on creating a successful business and building a profitable enterprise. These days, some small businesses are focusing on using part of their profitability to benefit social ventures.
Graduation is a magical day in the life of a college student. It is a transition day into the professional world and it is a time to look back on what has been accomplished as a student. One of the highlights of graduation is the opportunity to wear a cap and gown and pass through the formal commencement ceremony.