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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. […]
American Entrepreneurship Covers the Ignite Institute’s Summit
An article on our Summit appeared in American Entrepreneurship Today. Please enjoy “Entrepreneurship & Local Communities Focus of Jersey City Summit.”
Jersey City’s Local Economy Summit a Big Hit With Great Solutions for Small Business Growth
Excerpt courtesy of Rising Tide Capital: October 9, 2014 (Jersey City) — “In order to harness all of our local entrepreneurial energy we brought together all local stakeholders—public and private sector leaders, business development organizations, the social sector and big, small and micro-businesses—to promote an ecosystem that can sustain the growth of all businesses. The issue […]
Ignite Institute Hosts Local Living Economy Summit
Excerpt courtesy of University Communications: “The real fuel of entrepreneurship is hope. Every day when you wake up you have another shot at it. Maybe today is the day. As long as there is hope, maybe people are willing to try.” Those were the words of Jeff Hoffman, author and co-founder of Priceline.com and ColorJar, […]
Bringing Local Businesses, Community, Anchor Institutions and Key Stakeholders Together in Jersey City
By Aleksandra Lacka and Amanda Charleson The Local Economy Working Group with the support of Ignite Institute at Saint Peter’s University and Rising Tide Capital, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, strives to gain a deeper understanding of entrepreneurs and small business owners in Jersey City. The ultimate goal […]