Join us on October 16th for the Spotlight Speaker Series hosted by Adam Kaliner, Founding Partner at Power Home Remodeling and 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Since founding the company in 1992, Power has been named an Inc. 5000 company, received the 2009 "Dealer of the Year" award, and was recognized in 2010 and 2011 as "Top Workplace" by The Philadelphia Inquirer.

For more details and to register, click here.

Attend Soar as an Entrepreneur and participate in the global celebration of Women Entrepreneurship Week. This Women's Inspiration and Innovation Power Summit is hosted by keynote speaker Dr. Brandi Baldwin, CEO at Millennial Ventures Holdings.

For the full agenda and to register, click here. Be one of the first 50 student to check in at the event and receive a FREE copy of Dr. Brandi's book. All are welcome!

Attend an Innovation Express workshop and accelerate your ideas in just 60 minutes. This workshop series is designed to equip first time founders with tools and skills they need to grow their business ideas.

Check StartupTree for the full Innovation Express schedule and to RSVP.

The RCIE is happy to partner with Bank of America Private Bank for Women's Entrepreneurial Journeys: Profiles of Leadership in an Era of New Opportunities on Monday, October 21st from 5:30-8pm in Business Hall 104. This event will feature a panel made up of local business owners in the area who will provide insights about their journeys to success.

For more information and to register, email Jaron Swartz by Tuesday, October 15th.

Over 330 students came out to the first annual RCIE Fall Fest. It was a jam-packed afternoon with 3 band performances (provided by 4333), a DJ, lawn games, a mechanical bull, and multiple snack stations. Students met RCIE faculty and staff and learned about various resources offered by the Center and Studio 231. We already can't wait for next year!

The RCIE received a grant from the Uncommon Individual Foundation to provide mentoring services on campus and at Hopeworks in Camden. UIF's support enables 1:1 mentorship for students looking to strengthen their leadership acumen and take their ideas to the next level.

Job well done to our StartupRU Summer Accelerator companies for completing the 2019 cohort: Topos Teas, Jacques Snacks, DeVito's Lawn Care, Junk Dog Supps, 4333, and SafeQuest. Thank you to Erin Zimich, StartupRU Coach, who led the companies over the 8-week program!

Mark Moore, Head Coach and Owner of Underground Martial Arts & Fitness Center, kicked off the RCIE's Coffee with an Entrepreneur series this month. Mark discussed what it takes to be a leader and how his life experiences helped shape him to be the entrepreneur he is today. He said that success is up to you and that it is all about the right mindset.

Thank you Mark!

Devin Thorpe, author, Forbes contributor, and founder of the Your Mark on the World Center, hosted Create A Movement For Social Good to a nearly packed room of 50 students. Devin spoke on social issues that are impacting people around the world and said he vowed to never miss an opportunity to do good. He explained the need for people to view social problems as opportunities and that, although it seems impossible, you "don't have to be big or powerful to change the world".

We are excited to announce that a student-directed coffee shop will be opening in the Rohrer College of Business in January 2020. Construction officially started this month in the RCB lobby. If you are interested in learning more or want to be notified when the shop is accepting applications for employment, please click here.

Dr. Crystal Bailey, Head of Career Programs at the American Physical Society, led the RCIE Faculty Seminar Series this month. Dr. Bailey spoke on careers in physics and the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship. There was standing room only with over 60 attendees!

Thanks for stopping by Dr. Bailey!

Dr. Eric Liguori, RCIE Executive Director, recently published The Entrepreneur's Guide to Risk and Decisions. It's a practical, tactical and actionable guide that provides advice for marketing and financing your business, bringing on partners and employees, and more! Pre-order your copy today.