Hali Rockow sitting in her store Buffalo Beached.

Have a business venture in mind? Hone the essentials before kickstarting your own enterprise.

Pursue what excites you, just as Hali Rockow ’23 did when she launched a retail store specializing in “Bills Mafia” gear and other handmade items.

Become your own boss.

It all starts with an idea, but with the expert guidance of our distinguished faculty and resources to get you started on your endeavor, you can make that idea a reality. Our Entrepreneurship Minor explores creative thinking patterns and business fundamentals to help turn your dream into a thriving business.

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Ever seen “Shark Tank”? 🦈👇

Every Spring, we have our own version of a business competition called the “Pettis Business Idea Competition.” Pitch your idea to a panel of campus experts in various academic fields, get valuable feedback, and potentially win up to $2,500, just like Jake Cicero did when he finished in first place with a creative solution that addressed his grandfather’s health issues.

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