The public is invited to Ivy Tech Community College’s Annual Entrepreneurship Expo, sponsored by Banterra Bank, on Thursday, April 30, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in the Koch Student Center on the main campus.
Students from the Ivy Tech Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation and EVSC’s New Tech Institute Entrepreneurship Academy will showcase their startup ventures. “This event offers a unique opportunity to witness the next generation of entrepreneurs as they present their innovative businesses,” said Chase Coslett, department chair for the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program at Ivy Tech Evansville.
“The Entrepreneurship Program is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to become successful entrepreneurs in a rapidly changing business landscape,” Coslett said. The program is structured to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving, encouraging students to develop unique business ideas and solutions. With a focus on practical aspects of entrepreneurship, the program aims to prepare students for the real-world challenges of starting and managing a business.
La Plaza, JB’s Barnyard and Prime Time on Wheels food trucks will also be available at Ivy Tech from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., near Entrance C of Ivy Tech, off Colonial Avenue.
For additional information about the Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, go to www.ivytech.edu/entrepreneurship or contact Chris Johnson, networking development manager, at cjohnson228@ivytech.edu.
The Entrepreneurship Program is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to become successful entrepreneurs in a rapidly changing business landscape.
– Chase Coslett, Program Chair
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
