Boot Camp for Budding Entrepreneurs

The Summer Boot Camp for Budding Entrepreneurs provides selected students the opportunity to learn entrepreneurship firsthand from the region's successful business leaders. It was designed to help students succeed in their goals of business ownership and leadership, while enlightening them of the business resources and opportunities available in their community. Started in Fayetteville in 2000, this program's outreach has expanded to the six surrounding counties.

Entrepreneurship Expo

The Entrepreneurship Expo is an opportunity for marketing and entrepreneurship students to meet and network with various entrepreneurs. It is a collaborative effort between the MU Center for Entrepreneurship and the Cumberland County Schools Career and Technical Education Department. Companies and institutions such as Bank of America, Re/Max, The Logistics Company, Capital Bank, M. J. Soffe, Dupont, Riverside Mattress, and many others provide displays and exhibits for the expo.

The Minor in Entrepreneurship

In conjunction with the University, the CFE encourages student entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities that the school offers to its students like the minor in Entrepreneurship which is designed for students who have the creativity and vision to see tomorrow's needs today. Students in Entrepreneurship will hone their creativity and gain the skills and abilities necessary to successfully launch new initiatives.