Institute of Entrepreneurship
Our Mission
To inspire and support the entrepreneurial mindset in an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, empowerment and overall growth of every person and business venture.
Our Vision:
The main purpose for the Institute is to educate, empower and support all entrepreneurial pursuits and interests of students, the Centenary community, local businesses, military veterans, vulnerable groups and beyond.
Services and Activities:
- Workshops
- Training sessions
- Speaker series
- Focus Groups
- Brainstorming sessions
- Special Topic panels
- Pitch competitions
- Informal topic talks
- Networking
- Open support hours
- Resource library
- student consulting
- Business recognition events
Located on the ground floor of the Seay Building (Seay 018- across from Starbucks).
Check back for Upcoming Events…
Past Events
Small Business Summit: Growing Stronger Together
Hosted at: Centenary University
Monday, September 15, 2025 | 9am-4pm
Workshops – Panelists – Vendors
Agenda includes discussions around:
- Customer Relations Panel
- Resources for Small Businesses
- Canva for Beginners
- HR for Small Businesses
- Networking for Introverts
- The Value of Exit Planning
- Starting a Non-Profit
For more information or questions, please contact: 908-852-1400 ext. 5071 or Entrepreneurship@CentenaryUniversity.edu
Contact Information
entrepreneurship@centenaryuniversity.edu
908-852-1400 ext. 5071
Dr. Linda Poisseroux
Director, Institute of Entrepreneurship
linda.poisseroux@centenaryuniversity.edu
908-852-1400 ext. 2359
