Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour

The last Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour (EET) Event for the semester was held at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. Northwood University was no ordinary college; they are an exclusive undergraduate business school that is filled with eager and aspiring future entrepreneurs. EET was no stranger to this collegiate campus where they returned for a second event to further motivate students and get their creative juices overflowing.

The event had a great, strong start with the introduction from wonderful host Jim Hop, Assistant Professor and Chair of Entrepreneurship. Keynote speaker Arel Moodie came in with a burst of excitement and energy where it filled the auditorium. Arel gave compelling stories of his own struggles as an entrepreneur and it really resonated with the attendees that dreams can be transformed into realities. To get the creative engines started and running, Arel conducted two workshops: Idea Creation and Dream Action. These EET workshops really put a fire in the passion pit for free enterprise within these students. They created several, innovative ideas and new business concepts where they were able to go through the pros and cons of an idea, how to start a business, and run it successfully. One workshop showed students how to truly focus on an idea and see all the parameters of it through deep meditation and concentration. In addition, students realized that the opportunities for business were endless and that some ideas simply come from the demand of an existing problem or issue in everyday life. Besides the amazing workshops, students were able to network with successful and well-known entrepreneurs like keynote speakers Robert Nicholson and “Intern Queen” Lauren Berger. Also speaker Rob taught students and community members how to build an effective network and cohesive team in their community through a step-by-step, hands-on scenario including gracious hostess Georgia Abbott, Director of the Alden B. Dow Center for Creativity & Enterprise. In addition to the motivating speakers, students were able to interact with 6 extraordinary panelists through a Question & Answer session to further learn about their complete journey of being an entrepreneur: the mistakes they made, the crucial decisions, and what they learned.

At the end of the day, students were filled with innovative and creative concepts where they were ready to pursue their passion! Although this was the last event for the semester, do not be concern because the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour will be back soon to continually inspire, inspire, and INSPIRE!