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The State of Innovation in the Inland Empire
This report provides an overview of the innovation ecosystem in the Inland Empire...
Ajené Wilcoxson Earns Teaching Excellence Award
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a worldwide organization, has selected Dr. Don Ajené Wilcoxson, professor, Business and Entrepreneurship as the regional recipient of its 2021 Teaching Excellence Award.
Inland Empire Strengthens Connection to the Region’s Entrepreneurs
Thanks to the leadership and coordination of Regional Director Lisa Kiplinger-Kennedy, 12 colleges in the Inland Empire/Desert region recently signed the Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge from the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship...
Victor Valley College, Barstow Community College pledge to invest in entrepreneurship
Twelve junior colleges in the Inland Empire and desert region — including Victor Valley College and Barstow Community College — recently took a pledge to support local startups and entrepreneurs in their respective communities.
A Unique Invitation for Faculty to Support the Girl Scout Cookie Program
By Lisa Kiplinger-Kennedy, Business & Entrepreneurship Regional Director, Inland Empire/Desert Region No doubt, you are familiar with the Girl Scout Cookie Program–the largest entrepreneurship program for girls in the entire world. This program molds girls’...
Moreno Valley College President Signs Entrepreneurship Pledge
Robin Steinback, Ph.D., president of Moreno Valley College, signed the Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge earlier this month.