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Entrepreneurship Program

Fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and equipping you with the skills to turn your business ideas into reality is the mission of Columbia College's Entrepreneurship program. Offered through the Steven and Barbara Fishman Center for Entrepreneurship, the Entrepreneurship program guides students to identify and mobilize resources crucial to transforming business ideas into successful ventures.  

This program blends essential classroom instruction with experiential learning through internships and mentoring, providing you with a rich and comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurship.  By the end of this program, you will not only be equipped with the knowledge and skills to launch and manage a business but also develop the leadership and strategic thinking abilities that are essential for entrepreneurial success.

Questions? Contact us at (573) 876-1128 or FishmanCenter@ccis.edu.

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Student Business Pitch Competition

Put your innovative ideas to the test in the Student Business Pitch Competition. Open to all Columbia College students, this competition provides a platform to present your business concepts for a chance to win cash awards.  Learn More About The Competition
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Mentorship

The mentors from our Fishman Center’s established network of professionals will challenge your creativity, offer guidance, and share their wealth of knowledge to help you confidently and curiously venture into the world of entrepreneurship. 
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About the Fishmans

The Fishman Center is named in honor of Steve Fishman, a former CEO of Big Lots, Inc, and a former trustee of Columbia College. Both Steve and his wife Barbara are proud alumni of Columbia College. Their generous support continues to enable student entrepreneurs to realize their business dreams. 

 Join the Fishmans in supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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because a future built by you is a future built for you.

Too many people have been made to feel that higher education isn’t a place for them— that it is someone else’s dream. But we change all that. With individualized attention and ongoing support, we help you write a new story for the future where you play the starring role.

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