2006: Entrepreneurship at Appalachian

  • In 2006, a Center for Entrepreneurship begins operation with director Bryan Toney to provide opportunities for students. Fundraising provided ongoing support to develop more co-curricular student programs like the annual Carole Moore McLeod Entrepreneur Summit (which had begun in 2003), the Pitch Your Idea in 90 Seconds Contest (initally sponsored by Mission House Creative) and the Young Entrepreneurs Symposium sponsored by Backyard Burgers.
  • In 2012, the Center for Entrepreneurship would be named for Transportation Insight, a nationally recognized third party logistics provider that helps manufacturers, retailers and distributors with supply chain solutions, led by Paul Thompson. The new center would boast a 1700-square-foot, contemporarily designed space. 
  • The TI Center for Entrepreneurship has since provided a valuable resource to students and business owners. In addition to supporting students through a variety of co-curricular programs, the Center continually strives to provide entrepreneurial organizations with relevant training and support to address today’s most pressing issues.