Katz School of Business at Fort Lewis College

FLC Students - let's hear your pitch! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/flc-center-for-innovation_we-here-at-the-center-for-innovation-are-activity-7212462549785567232-qwMG?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Dolores couple win Hawk Tank prize to kick-start their business Earlier this month, Dolores natives Tyler Cutrone and Jordan Elder were named the winners at Fort Lewis College’s Hawk Tank competition for their business idea Odyssey Adventure Elopement. Cutrone and...

FLC announces Inaugural Katz School of Business Endowed Professorships.

https://www.fortlewis.edu/fort-lewis-college-news/news-detail/flc-announces-inaugural-katz-school-of-business-endowed-professorships

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Registration is open for the 12th Annual Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference. Don't miss out on this great networking event! https://lnkd.in/gutEmEs4

Culture Club Book Club | LinkedIn Join us for monthly book club that explores customer service, team dynamics, and work culture. If you read the book, awesome, but not necessary. Join us for a dynamic discussion and our hope is you can take away a best practice or new idea to your place of work.

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 1 2024
The Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is partnering with the Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation to offer the Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference on May 8, 2024. We want to welcome all entrepreneurs to join us as attendees, exhibitors, or presenters!

Don't forget to join us next Tuesday, January 9th for the 32nd Annual Southwest Economic Outlook. Free admission and parking.

The Southwest Colorado SBDC is partnering with the Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation to offer the Southwest Colorado Small Business Conference on May 8, 2024. We want to welcome all entrepreneurs to join us as attendees, exhibitor, or presenters!

The 32nd Annual Southwest Economic Outlook will be held on January 9, 2024 at the Fort Lewis College Student Union Ballroom from 8:30 am to 12 Noon. Free admission and a great place to get updates on the 2024 economic forecast and to network with our local business community. Along with our regional, state and national economic updates, this year we will be focused on the state of healthcare. A panel of local healthcare leaders will lead a discussion on what instore for 2024. Thank you to Bank of Colorado for sponsoring the Outlook!

Check out our latest Katz School Newsletter. https://t.e2ma.net/message/vv8buf/ze2u4qy

Annual Tune and Brews (and Tacos) https://alumni.fortlewis.edu/events/calendar/details/annual-tune-and-brews-and-tacos

Fort Lewis College receives $10.4 million for school of business Fort Lewis College received its largest donation in the school’s history last week. Durango entrepreneurs and philanthropists Marc and Jane Katz donated $10.4 million to the college’s School of Busine...

Big news in the School of Business Administration. We are so grateful to Marc and Jane Katz for their commitment to Fort Lewis College. https://www.fortlewis.edu/fort-lewis-college-news/news-detail/fort-lewis-colleges-school-of-business-administration-receives-104m-gift-the-largest-in-the-colleges-history

SW Colorado economic development officials aim to bolster skilled labor workforce A recent analysis done by La Plata Economic Development Alliance shows there may be skill-set gaps in Southwest Colorado’s workforce. Fort Lewis College and La Plata Economic Development Alliance hav...

Don't miss this opportunity! The Demystifying Entrepreneurship Workshop will be held on August 11 and 12, 2023, at the Sky Ute Casino. Learn how to grow your business and network with other entrepreneurs. Register today at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sw-colorado-demystifying-entrepreneurship-startup-to-scaleup-tickets-629437072227

Marketing Specialist - Human Resources Are you a creative and strategic marketer with a passion for brand awareness, social engagement, and lead generation?  The City of Durango is seeking a talented Marketing Specialist who is ready to bring passion and skills to our growing Human Resources team to help us develop and implement innovat...

We're looking for a seasoned + savvy marketing professional who's more than eager to join our incredible team! Apply today and bring your life to your career! http://ow.ly/WPIi50Ow5tg.

We are looking for a talented individual to oversee and manage all financial processes (transactions, revenue and expenses, grant tracking, etc.) for the Parks and Recreation Department. For more details or to apply, http://ow.ly/3uob50OxaZ6

Identifying and Reaching Your Ideal Customers : join us for a workshop with Bert Carder to help identify the ideal customers for your business.

Marketing Strategies to improve your results! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gAWTeURQ

Career & Finance Workshop with Alpine Bank President and FLC Alumnus Eric Eicher
Who: Fort Lewis College Alumni and current FLC students

What: Having access to credit options can help a job seeker handle unexpected expenses or pursue opportunities for growth. Investment options, such as retirement plans, provide a way for workers to save for their future and potentially grow their wealth over time. Eric Eicher, alumni of FLC and President of Alpine Bank, discusses credit, loans, and various investment options offered by employers. Light refreshments will be served.

When: Tuesday, March 7th, from 5:30-6:30 pm

Where: The FLC Center for Innovation inside the Main Mall - We will also LIVE STREAM this event on Zoom: https://fortlewis.zoom.us/j/5832641346

Questions: Contact Alumni Engagement Officer, Rachel Frederico, at [email protected]

This is part of a Professional Development Speaker Series put together in partnership between FLC Alumni and the Career and Life Design Office.

2023 HAWK TANK Registration Deadline (TODAY) - Still Time to Win Thousands of Dollars for Your Idea

Have you registered for Hawk Tank? Hawk Tank is Fort Lewis College’s premier business plan competition.

If no, what are you waiting for?

Not only will you have the opportunity to take your business idea to the next level, you also have the chance to win a lot of money for your idea.

• 2023 Hawk Tank College Track Grand Prize Winer - $5,000
• Fort Lewis College Track 1st Place Award - $5,000
• Fort Lewis College Track 2nd Place Award - $2,500
• Fort Lewis College Track 3rd Place Award - $1,000
• San Juan College Track 1st Place Award - $5,000
• San Juan College Track 2nd Place Award - $2,500
• San Juan College Track 3rd Place Award - $1,000
• Fort Lewis College and San Juan College Recent Alumni Track 1st Place Award - $5,000
• High School Hawk Tank Awards – OVER $44,000 in cash and scholarships

Please see www.fortlewis.edu/hawktank for more information.

TODAY (March 6) is the deadline to register and it can easily be done at https://www.fortlewis.edu/about-flc/initiatives/hawk-tank/register-now.

ALL YOU NEED TODAY IS A BUSINESS IDEA. Hawk Tank has many resources to help you succeed – no matter your experience level or background. (Your final business plan submission date is March 27.)

If you have any questions, please so not hesitate to contact Dr. Michael Valdez at [email protected].

TONIGHT, Thursday, February 2nd, [in person at Fort Lewis College’s Center for Innovation at the (Durango Main Mall) at 835 Main Ave or via Zoom] for the next Hawk Tank Workshop – Mentor Program Overview for Mentees.

Please join us tomorrow for the 31st Annual Southwest Economic Outlook

https://youtu.be/uRrH29Tv7_4

2022 Yearbook | Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College is back with a full year of hardcore experiential learning, exploration of beautiful Southwestern landscapes, and wonderful graduates read...

Students in a Fort Lewis College marketing research course developed a survey exploring how skiers view safety messaging while on the mountain. Marketing professor Tomasz Miaskiewicz is interested in finding out how much safety signage impacts skiers while out on the slopes.
https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/fort-lewis-college-students-evaluate-effectiveness-of-ski-signs-through-class-survey/?fbclid=IwAR2c5BblFzzrev9RiQP14ouvrpcQxY4ji3cCX_JhZ1_9IrpmDxOr_ZmgOOE

Fort Lewis College students evaluate effectiveness of ski signs through class survey The skier responsibility code was first developed in 1962 and over the years has undergone a variety of revisions that apply to how the sport has changed. But how often do skiers pay attention to safe...

Dear Friends,

I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving. Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and I would like to let you know that SOBA has several impactful giving challenges and featured funds. Challenges include:

Title: Kaia & Roy Sailor School of Business Administration Impact Fund Match
Description: Kaia '80 and Roy Sailor ’79 will match each gift to the School of Business Administration supporting the School of Business Impact Fund dollar for dollar up to $5,000. This fund supports the areas of greatest need.

Title: Shane & Melanie Seibel Match to the Johnson Scholarship Foundation - Native American Business Scholarship
Description: Shane & Melanie Seibel Match to the Johnson Scholarship Foundation - Native American Business Scholarship! Your gift will be doubly matched today. All gifts made will be matched once by Shane and Melanie and matched AGAIN by the Johnson Scholarship Foundation. At the end of the day, each dollar donated brings a total of $4 to Fort Lewis College's Johnson Scholarship Foundation - Native American Business Scholarship.

Title: Dean Steve Elias & Dr. Emile Elias American Indigenous Business Leaders 15 Donor Challenge
Description: This fund supports Fort Lewis College's chapter of AIBL, which is solely dedicated to empowering Native American business students. The first 15 Donors to AIBL or any School of Business Administration initiative will unlock Steve and Emile's $1,000 gift.

THANK YOU to those of you making our challenges possible! THANK YOU to those of you supporting our challenges! We couldn’t have a successful Giving Tuesday without all of your generous support.

https://givingday.fortlewis.edu/

All the best,

Steve

Steven M. Elias, PhD
Fort Lewis College
Dean, School of Business Administration
Director, Center for Innovation

All the best,

Steve

Steven M. Elias, PhD
Fort Lewis College
Dean, School of Business Administration
Director, Center for Innovation

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FLC is hiring remote adjunct instructors to teach online classes in resort management and ski resort operations in the Spring.

On-Line- Adjunct Instructor- Ski Resort Operations (100% Remote Work Opportunity)

On-Line- Adjunct Instructor- Ski Resort Operations (100% Remote Work Opportunity) Position Summary  This is a part-time adjunct instructor position in the School of Business Administration.  The instructor is responsible for teaching one or two 100% online courses in the Certificate in Ski Resort Operations.  During the Spring 2023 term, the available courses are:   100 l...