Events
All workshops are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in 2150 Schneider Hall (Dean's Conference Room) at the Haworth College of Business, unless otherwise noted. These events are open to all WMU students, even those not participating in the full accelerator program, by registering no later than noon on the day of each workshop. Additionally, business students may attend for SPuRS credit.
Spring 2024 schedule
Women in sports leadership – how I broke the glass ceiling in a 97% male-dominated hockey industry
January 22, 2024 | Toni Will, general manager and governor, Kalamazoo Wings Hockey Club
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Ethics in entrepreneurship
January 29, 2024 | Jeremy Blair, associate professor of dance, WMU and E-RYT 500 Yoga Instructor
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Leading an organization
February 5, 2024 | Dr. Decker B. Hains, chair and master faculty specialist of management, WMU
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Digital marketing tools for entrepreneurs
February 12, 2024 | Dr. Scott Cowley, associate professor of marketing, WMU
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Negotiating basics for entrepreneurs
February 19, 2024 | Dr. Kelley O'Reilly, chair and professor of marketing, WMU
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An entrepreneur's story
February 26, 2024 | Joe Craparotta, founder, Cura Group
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Managing anxiety for entrepreneurs
March 11, 2024 | Jennifer Wilson, owner, Windley Works
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Starting Gate Demo Day
March 25, 2024 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. | The 2023-24 Starting Gate cohort will introduce their products or services to investors for potential funding.