All registrations for Lucas Center programs are available on our Eventbrite page (linked here).
Our Mentor Meetups are an opportunity for your volunteer mentors to meet each other, ask questions and get clarification for their entrepreneurs, and sign up for mentor orientation or trainings.
All of our programs have flexible opportunities for mentors to get involved and help entrepreneurs as they start and grow. Click on the registration link for any of the programs here to find a link to the mentor registration pages.
The Lucas Center’s Annual Business Pitch Competition is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to win cash prizes to support the formation of their business. Workshops, coaching, and mentoring accompany the Pitch Competition schedule.
Register yourself or your team in one of four categories: general business ideas, food/restaurant ideas, sustainability solutions, and technology.
Any aspiring entrepreneurs from the College or community are welcome to join us for a full-day workshop. Come with just a business idea and leave with a startup plan! Our full-day workshops include meals and opportunities to connect with other entrepreneurs, mentors, and partners in our local community.
ACCELER8 is designed for existing businesses who are ready to grow through weekly sessions on marketing, financials, operations, and strategy.
The program helps owners and executives of both NonProfit and ForProfit businesses to improve their knowledge and better structure their companies for growth over time.
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month as local entrepreneurs share their stories, plans, and challenges. All are welcome in this supportive event to learn more about exciting endeavors in our community.
We’re here to support you! Reach out to us to arrange private coaching and mentoring tailored to your business ideas or growth plans. This is your opportunity to access valuable resources and personalized guidance that can make a real difference in your entrepreneurial journey. Send the Lucas Center a message if you need assistance, or, if you would rather have a one-on-one coaching session with our Executive Director, Ande Noktes, please click here to schedule it. Don’t hesitate to take the first step – your future starts now!