neu magazine volume 5
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As its name implies, NEU (German for “new”) is all about what’s new–and what’s happening–in West Michigan’s entrepreneurial community. It is designed to support the efforts of people within our community by recognizing the ideas, strategies, and accomplishments of local entrepreneurs and partner organizations. The magazine also provides information on educational opportunities and community resources. NEU is published by Grand Valley State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation within the Seidman College of Business.TRANSCRIPT
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Student Participants by Year
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Research shows collaboration and trust outside of company walls is what promotes rapid
innovation in the world’s most entrepreneurial cities.
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Entrepreneurial Competencies Managerial CompetenciesRecognizing Opportunity Planning
Assessing Opportunity Organizing
Mastering your Creativity Directing
Leveraging Resources Staffing
Guerilla Skills Coordinating
Mitigating and Managing Risk Operating
Planning when Nothing Else Exists Reviewing
Formulating and Conveying a Compelling Vision Communicating
Ability to Maintain Focus Yet Adapt
Tenacity and Resilience
Implementation of Something New or Novel
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