Center for Entrepreneurial Strategy (CES)
The Center for Entrepreneurial Strategy draws on all Broad School departments to promote entrepreneurial activity and growth within Michigan State University and the state of Michigan. CES focuses outreach toward two groups of entrepreneurs in order to maximize economic benefits to the state and regional economy:
Micro start-ups in the Capital Area community
Local start-ups create jobs within the community
Micro start-ups from the Capital Area community and mid-Michigan are eligible to apply for CES consulting resources. These start-ups work with students and faculty from the Broad School through entrepreneurial internships and course-consulting projects.
Small to medium-sized entrepreneurial businesses in mid-Michigan
Strong small and medium-sized entrepreneurial businesses promote economic growth and a healthy environment for other start-ups
Small entrepreneurial businesses and some medium-sized entrepreneurial businesses are also eligible to apply for CES consulting resources (see above). In addition, professors with the CES are working with several medium-sized businesses through a project entitled "Imaging the Future: Revitalization of Mid-Michigan Companies Through Deep Strategic Change." The project focuses on helping businesses maximize their growth potential. Click here for more information
In addition to outreach projects, Broad School faculty members conduct advanced research on entrepreneurship and innovation. Faculty also bring their own entrepreneurial experiences into the classroom to educate tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.