Entrepreneurship - Fort Hays State University

Center for Entrepreneurship

Upcoming Events

Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization Annual Conference

The Center for Entrepreneurship accompanied students to the CEO Conference. On the left, Dr. David Snow and Jade Artzer won the Marketplace Entrepreneurship Simulation Competition. On the right, CEO President Brandon Pfizenmaier with Jade Artzer and FHSU Pitch & Pizza winner Mark Schuckman.

Women Entrepreneurship Week

Thank you to our panel of local women entrepreneurs for a wonderful discussion: Bonnie Pfannenstiel of PoPt!, Deanna Doerfler of Doerfler's Harley Davidson, Kiley Rupp of Body & Soul Day Spa, Lisa Kisner of Lisa's Customer Interiors, and Tammy Wellbrock of Girl Twin Solutions. Also, thanks to Sarah Wasinger, President of the Hays Chamber for acting as emcee.

Faulkner Challenge Winners

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Student Participation in National Competitions

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To learn more about Faulkner Challenge

To learn more about Kansas Startup

To learn more about Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization

To learn more about Entrepreneur Direct

"Do good. Make a difference. Change the world." - Peter J. Werth, entrepreneur & philanthropist, founder & CEO of Chemwerth

The mission for the Center for Entrepreneurship at Fort hays State University is to infuse entrepreneurial skills and behavior throughout the campus and community in order to encourage pursuit of opportunities resulting in positive impact through action.

Fort Hays State University has entrepreneurship spread through its DNA. We live it and we teach it. We thrive in a region dependent on business startups and innovation.

Understanding the entrepreneurial mindset and process is extremely valuable to a student from any major. Therefore, the purpose of the Center is to provide strategic direction and to enhance the interconnectivity of the entrepreneurial efforts and those involved in structuring, delivering, and participating. The goal is to increase the awareness, performance, and prestige of entrepreneurship at Fort Hays State University.