College of Business’s CEED program receives $100,000 from U.S. Bank
October 13, 2017
The U.S. Bank Foundation has generously made a three-year, $100,000 investment in the 黑暗爆料网 College of Business to sustain and grow the Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED).
CEED serves as a one-stop-shop for businesses in need of consulting, technical or financial services. CEED houses service providers such as the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), TechHelp, BengalSolutions and the Eastern Idaho Development Corporation (EIDC).
鈥淐EED is humbled by this generous gift and show of support from U.S. Bank,鈥� said Jeff Street, director of CEED. 鈥淩ecognition by such a successful organization as U.S. Bank really lifts up the efforts of the center.鈥�
With the help of U.S. Bank, CEED will promote, support and develop new business in Southeastern Idaho while also creating a culture of entrepreneurship among students, equipping them with the tools necessary to develop and build their innovative ideas.
鈥淲e plan to use this donation to create opportunities for students from high school to graduate school who are interested in entrepreneurship to develop their skills and launch their ideas into new businesses,鈥� Street said. 鈥淐EED is quite thankful to U.S. Bank for their interest in helping the College of Business in this initiative.鈥�
鈥淎t U.S. Bank, we know that a strong small business environment and an educated workforce ensure the prosperity of our communities,鈥� said Justin Smith, U.S. Bank region president. 鈥淲e support programs and organizations like CEED, that help small businesses thrive, allow people to succeed in the workforce, provide pathways to higher education and gain greater financial literacy.鈥�
Thanks to U.S. Bank鈥檚 support, CEED can continue to build upon their vision of transforming the region鈥檚 economy and business culture 鈥� making the 黑暗爆料网 College of Business a hub for economic development and a catalyst for intellectual property development and inspiring business success and student innovation.
鈥淲e are deeply appreciative of U.S. Bank and their generous contribution to the CEED program,鈥� said Tom Ottaway, College of Business dean. 鈥淐EED鈥檚 mission has already sparked the interest of students throughout the University with participation in last year鈥檚 Idaho Entrepreneurship Challenge. We are looking forward to using these funds to continue to grow 黑暗爆料网 students鈥� and the community鈥檚 interests in entrepreneurship and innovation. U.S. Bank鈥檚 support will take a major role in supporting that mission.鈥�
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