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CREATING REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES

ENGAGING WITH BUSINESS OWNERS

FOSTERING NEW BUSINESS CREATION

Ignite is a Washington & Jefferson College program that serves as a business incubator and co-working space for existing businesses and startups. As a co-working member of Ignite or as a business receiving consultative support, entrepreneurs gain access to resources and tools to be successful. Ignite is also a living laboratory for student experiential learning as the College is intentional about integrating curricular and co-curricular offerings with the programming at

LEARN WITH IGNITE

ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES PROGRAM (ESP)

“This program compliments all majors… driving value in the industries that students are planning on entering upon graduation,” said Professor Max Miller, Director of ESP and Director of Ignite.

  • Engagement with peers in the Young Entrepreneurs Society
  • New business creation at Ignite, a business incubator and co-working space where students with an entrepreneurial mindset or business idea gain access to resources and tools to be successful
  • Immersive practical experience with the Ignite Residency program, a micro-internship opportunity
  • Access to the 5-week Ideas 2 Enterprise program to build your own business plan and access seed capital
  • Participation in a Business Planning Course (ENT302) to work on your own idea for a full semester
  • Serve as an intern to support local small businesses and other local stakeholders (Ignite Residency)
  • Provide consultancy analysis and business planning for small businesses (ENT 302)
  • The College’s Small Business Planning course allows students to work on business planning for local Washington County businesses for 14 weeks every Spring.

INSIGHTS SPEAKER SERIES

These one-hour sessions at Ignite will feature an industry expert sharing insights on a specific topic related to business; from social media strategies to strategic thinking techniques for startups and small businesses, there are topics to engage everyone. Bring your lunch with you or plan to grab a bite to eat Downtown afterwards!

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FEEDBACK

I brought our leadership team to IGNITE for a day of strategic planning. We were met with a smile, hosted with excellence, and had a nicely presented breakfast in the kitchenette to kick off our day. The conference room was a great size for our team and allowed us to discuss openly in a private setting. I would recommend IGNITE for any team wanting to get away from their common meeting place to think from a fresh perspective

– Kurt Jenkins, Lead Pastor, Central Assembly

We were impressed with the layout of the area, as well as it's focus on comfort and cleanliness. The staff was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Ignite not only meets, but also caters to, the needs of both individuals and groups. We highly recommend Ignite and will use them again.

– LeMoyne Community Center

Ignite’s passion for sustainability has paved the way for Leaf2Go to introduce eco-friendly products and services to Washington County. With Ignite, we light the lives of underprivileged men, women and children.

-Sudha Krishnasamy, Leaf2Go

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