The Student-Run Business Association brings you an opportunity to learn how college students in Wisconsin are gaining access to unique, experiential learning through their university's student-run business programs. Student-run businesses (SRBs) shape the future of higher education and positively impact society by preparing the next generation of experientially practiced leaders. Wisconsin is home to three universities with full-fledged student-run business programs:
Join us and learn how these three SRBs operate, innovate, prosper, and are part of a collaborative network at the cutting edge of education.
Blue & Gold Ventures (Marquette) is a non-stock student-run business organization aiming to produce the nation’s most sought after talent. B&G Ventures joins an elite group of universities using real businesses to help students learn executive business skills.
The students presenting on behalf of B&G Ventures/Marquette include:
- Nick Cinquepalmi, Board, SRBA; Manager, Vida
- George Haikal, Manager, Vida
- Callan Davey, Manager, Go and Go Shop
- Chris Schwaar, Designer, VenturEd
- Izzy Staton, Outgoing President, 1881
Lakeland University has always been a hub for innovation. In that spirit,
Launch: Lakeland Student-Run Businesses offers paid unparalleled on- and off-campus experiential learning and small business management opportunities. Students are empowered to create, develop, manage, and lead Lakeland-owned business ventures within five divisions:
Hospitality, Merchandise, Property Management & Land Development, Nonprofit and Develop U. This opportunity prepares the next generation of emerging professionals for a multi-faceted world.
The students presenting on behalf of Launch/Lakeland University include:
- Amanda Brandt, Chief Marketing Officer, Launch
- Brian Brickham, President of Property Management & Land Development, Launch
- Emily Bringer, Event Planner, Launch
- Curtiss Dokey, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Launch
- Sydney Pingitore, President of Merchandising, Launch
UW-Green Bay is in the planning stages of creating a Student-Run Business Organization that will provide opportunities for students from any major and any of our four campuses to pitch, develop, and run businesses. It’s all about providing impactful, hands-on learning experiences alongside our curriculum in accessible, authentic environments.
This program is presented by the Student-Run Business Association, Marquette University, Lakeland University, and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
