Dingman Center in January 2010

January 2010

Capital Access Network Enjoys Two Funding Events and One Successful Exit in the Last Quarter. Seriously.

Capital Access Network, a network of angel investors professionally managed by the Dingman Center, has very exciting news to share. Read more.

UM Business Competitions Day 2010: Pitch Your Business to Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank for a Chance to Be Named The Best UM Student Business and Win Cash Prizes!

All University of Maryland student and alumni entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply! The application process is short and easy, details can be found here.

The Dingman Delegation is in China!

The Dingman Center delegation of MBA students, directors, entrepreneurs-in-residence, and business executives is visiting China 1/10-1/17. Follow what happens during their trip by reading daily blog updates: http://blogs.rhsmith.umd.edu/dingmanexperience/

Pitch Dingman Competition is Scheduled for January 25

Due to popular demand the Center has added one more Pitch Dingman Competition: January 25th. Come watch 5 student entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges. The event will be held on January 29th at 11:00am in 1511 Van Munching Hall. No need to register, walk-ins are welcome!

Entrepreneur in Residence Spotlight: Neil Selvin

Neil Selvin spends a considerable amount of time at the Dingman Center mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs. Learn about his amazing career, expertise, interests, and why he enjoys working with students. Read more.

Dingman Board of Advisors Member: Richard Harris

Richard Harris has been involved with the Smith School and the Dingman Center for quite a while. Read more about his experience and vision for the programs he is involved in.

Technology Transfer Update

As 2009 drew to a close, the Tech Transfer Program enjoyed perhaps its busiest and most successful year to date. Read more.

MBA Finder: Where employers can locate talent, and students can find work

Need a business school student to help with a short-term project? Visit MBAfinder.net

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January 2010 Events

China Delegation: January 10 - 17

CAN Breakfast: January 13
by invitation only

CAN Review Day: January 22
MBA students are invited to observe

Pitch Dingman Informal Sessions: January 15, January 22, 11 am - 1 pm

Pitch Dingman Competition:
January 29, 11 am - 12 pm

About the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship

Founded by Rudy Lamone in 1986, the Dingman Center was one of the first of its kind in the country and has emerged as a top-ranked entrepreneurship center. Thanks to initial funding with a generous grant from Michael D. Dingman, founder of the Signal Corporation (now part of Honeywell International), the Dingman Center continues to grow as a regional and national catalyst in the field of entrepreneurship.

The Dingman Center is led by:

Asher Epstein, Managing Director
John LaPides, Chairman of the Board and Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Craig Dye, Director for Venture Investments
Alla Corey, Program Manager