Georgia State University Society of Entrepreneurs

Sponsor:

Arylessence

The Herman J. Russell, Sr. International Center for Entrepreneurship at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business is proud to be the host of the Society of Entrepreneurs. The Society is dedicated to education, research, and community outreach in support of entrepreneurs in Atlanta.

Mission Statement

The Society of Entrepreneurs attracts a diverse group of select entrepreneurs who gather regularly to further their knowledge of entrepreneurship and to give back to GSU students. Through collaborative discussion, expert speakers, and shared ideas, the Society seeks to enhance the professional development of its members on a widening set of current and future challenges. The Society works with Georgia State to promote their common goals of learning, and cultivating a network of Entrepreneurs in Atlanta and generating a closer relationship between GSU and the business community. In addition, the Society strives to contribute to the education of emerging entrepreneurs at Georgia State through scholarships, mentoring, and internships and to help support the faculty and their research activities.

Membership and Benefits

Members of the Society gather once a month, typically over breakfast, and welcome a highly qualified guest speaker to address a current issue in entrepreneurship. Membership is by invitation only, and the size is intentionally kept small to encourage active participation in discussion.

Regular Member Benefits and Opportunities include:

" Receive educational development from internal faculty and external speakers
" Network with other successful entrepreneurs
" Provide scholarship funding through Society dues
" Breakfast meetings require minimal time commitment
" Preference in selecting a Georgia State Intern each semester at a reduced rate
" Opportunity to mentor students
" Guest speaking opportunities in classes
" Opportunity to participate in Georgia State's Business Plan Competition
" Involvement with the entrepreneurship community at Georgia State

In addition to Regular Member Benefits, Sponsor Members:

" Send two upper-level employees to society meetings
" Assist in designing and guiding the direction of the Society
" Participate in the Georgia State Intern program at no charge
" Receive recognition as Sponsor Members at Society events and in materials