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In the News: Entrepreneurship students help build Sweet Carolina Water company Feb 3, 2026

An article by Alayna Day and Nathaniel Eaton, recently published in The Appalachian, Appalachian State University's independent, student-r

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Walker College alumnus named '25 New York 'Entrepreneur Of The Year' Aug 1, 2025

Appalachian State University alumnus Peter Kirk '92 was named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 New York Award winner by Ernst &a

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Vixster to be featured at Silicon Hollar's May 12 Startup Social

Vixster to be featured at Silicon Hollar's May 12 Startup Social May 11, 2016

Student-launched business Vixster will be the featured company during Silicon Hollar's May Startup Social. The event will be held in the...

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Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest

Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest Mar 18, 2016

Ten student finalists have been selected to pitch their best business idea at the Appalachian Pitch Contest, scheduled for...

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From custom suits to fish farms in Haiti, entrepreneurship exploding at Appalachian Mar 3, 2016

More than 120 entrepreneurial projects are in the works by Appalachian State University students this school year, continuing a tradition of small... Front Page, Centers - Center for Entrepreneurship
2016 Pitch Your Idea Competition to be held March 24

2016 Pitch Your Idea Competition to be held March 24 Feb 24, 2016

The Transportation Insight Center for Entrepreneurship (TICFE) will host its annual  Pitch Your Idea Competition...

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Sustainable Business Spotlight: Vixster's Zak Ammar

Sustainable Business Spotlight: Vixster Feb 9, 2016

As founder and CEO of Vixster, Zak Ammar is working to provide an on-demand and subscription trash + recycling...

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Donald Thompson's Entrepreneur Summit Highlights Jan 5, 2016

See highlights from luncheon speaker Donald Thompson's keynote talk during the November 2015 McLeod Entrepreneur Summit.

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Agreement with Wenzhou University expands Walker College of Business' international partnerships Jan 5, 2016

Appalachian State University and the Walker College of Business announces an international partnership with Wenzhou University in Wenzhou, China...

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