Social Entrepreneurship: Growing your business and your society

Where: Virtual

What: Do you want to start a business? Do you want to make positive change in the world or community? Choose both. Businesses of all types and sizes that develop solutions to social, cultural, and environmental issues are critical in today’s complex world. Learn more about how your potential or existing business can change the community you live in. Your business can do well while doing good. 

This interactive panel will discuss opportunities, challenges, and resources to get you started in social entrepreneurship. The panel facilitator will be Jess Boersma, Ph.D., UNCW Associate Dean for Student Success & Research. The panel will consist of Heather McWhorter, Director of UNCW CIE; Xaver Neumeyer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, UNCW Cameron School of Business; Chris Prentice, Director of UNCW Center for Social Impact, and Glenda Tate of the Kairos Center (invited).

Who: This topic is relevant for people exploring business ownership, as well as existing business owners.

Cost: Free

Register at https://www.wilmingtonchamber.org/minority-enterprise-development-med-week.