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Saint Peter’s University to host Let’s Put Jersey City on the Map workshop to help small businesses succeed on the web
February 5, Jersey City, NJ – The Ignite Institute at Saint Peter’s University along with Rising Tide Capital is helping small businesses grow their presence online and on mobile devices with a Let’s Put Jersey City on the Map workshop, which will feature a free workshop on how to “Get Found on Google Search and Map”. […]
Two Jersey City Entrepreneurs Join the Micro-Business Consulting Program
Last week two Jersey City entrepreneurs began partnerships with Dr. Marcillo-Gomez’s entrepreneurship class – Jolyn Villanueva of Mi Sofrito,and Raquel Rodriguez from New Heights Art Supply. Both businesses were accepted into the 2016 Micro-Business Consulting Program at Saint Peter’s University, hosted by the Ignite Institute. The entrepreneurs have been partnered with student teams in Dr. Marcillo-Gomez’s class. These teams of students will […]
Digital Marketing Expert and Entrepreneur to Speak at Saint Peter’s University
The Ignite Institute and the School of Business will host guest speaker Krishna Kumar, digital marketing and SEO expert, and Founder & Managing Partner of Website Jungle on Tuesday, February 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the School of Business Trading Room (Dinneen G08). The event is open to students and guests. Contact mnaatus@saintpeters.edu. Website Jungle is one of the […]
Renowned Blogger Speaks at Women’s Entrepreneurship Week Panel
Lynn Hazan, author or Jersey City culture blog Chicpea was a featured speaker on the panel “Making your mark in different career paths.” Hazan details the experience in her blog post “Ignite Institute: Women Entrepreneurship Week”
Faculty Present at International Business Conference in Uruguay
Two faculty members from Saint Peter’s University headed to Uruguay in July where they joined fellow educators from Jesuit universities from all over the world at the 2015 World Forum of The International Association of Jesuit Business Schools — an organization with more than 60 Jesuit universities globally. Marilu Marcillo-Gomez, Ph.D., assistant professor of business […]
Saint Peter’s University Student Business Consulting Competition with Hudson County Chamber of Commerce as Partner
JERSEY CITY, N.J….Saint Peter’s University hosted the finals of a student business consulting competition on April 23. The competition is the culmination of a collaborative program called TOWN & GOWN between the Chamber and Saint Peter’s. During the semester students enrolled in a senior business seminar served as consultants to small business members of the […]
The Ignite Institute at Saint Peter’s University Receives Seed Fund Grant from SILVERMAN
The Ignite Institute at Saint Peter’s University today announced that it has been awarded with a Seed Fund Grant from SILVERMAN, a Hudson County real estate developer. The Ignite Institute is a Center of Excellence at Saint Peter’s, which was developed through a partnership with Rising Tide Capital, a non-profit organization based in Jersey City […]
Google Women TechMakers Conference and Technology Forum
The Ignite Institute of Saint Peter’s University hosted the Google Women TechMakers conference and technology forum on Sunday, March 22nd. The event was produced by Propel Media Group and NJ Women TechMakers and sponsored by GNEC and GDG North Jersey. Keynote speaker, CK Kerley, a renowned speaker on technology and digital media, wowed the audience […]
Two CBA Graduates Obtain Six Free Credits from Saint Peter’s University
Last year, Rising Tide Capital partnered with Saint Peter’s University to grant Community Business Academy (CBA) graduates six credits toward their college degree. Read their full story here.
Local Entrepreneur/Artisan Holiday Sale
On December 9th, the Ignite Institute Hosted a Local Entrepreneur/Artisan Holiday Sale in partnership with Campus Ministry and the Social Justice Program. The vendors who participated in this inaugural event were Taproot Organics, Stacey Renee Designs, Angel Hugs for All, Setzer Silver Design, The Hat Studio, The Lucky Honeybee Candles and Apothecary and KC Accessories. […]
