An Event-Full March at the CWI Entrepreneur Lab

Published: February 27, 2025

March is packed with events hosted by College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Entrepreneur Lab, designed to spark your entrepreneurial spirit and equip you with valuable knowledge. Get ready for a month filled with exciting opportunities to learn, connect, and grow your business!

Idea, Set, Go

Have a new business idea but unsure where to start? Join our Idea, Set, Go cohort! Over 4 weeks, we’ll help you validate your business idea through experiments and research to determine if it’s ready for launch. Don't spend valuable time and energy without a solid plan—let us guide you to success!

Next-Level Accelerator

Already have a business in motion? Take it to the next level with our Next-Level Accelerator. This 8-week program will provide you with the tools and support to refine your value proposition, dig deeper into your business’s details, and execute hands-on experiments that’ll elevate your business to new heights.

First Steps

Wednesday, March 12

Noon – 1 p.m.

Nampa Campus Micron Education Center, Room 100B

Register for First Steps

Ryan Stewart will be our featured speaker this month. He’s a seasoned entrepreneur from Middleton, Idaho, who has built a diverse business portfolio, including a franchised tire shop, car washes, and a Moxie Java franchise, all while balancing family life with his wife and three sons.

Business Basics

Wednesday, March 19

3 – 4 p.m.

The Idaho Hispanic Community Center

Register for Business Basics

Christina Reyes will deliver her presentation titled, “Empowering Minority Entrepreneurs: Access to Financing and Support for Minority Business Owners.” In it, she will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing minority entrepreneurs, focusing on access to financing and community support.

Field Trip: Unbound at Meridian Library

Friday, March 21

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Meridian Library – Unbound

Register for the Field Trip

Join us for this exciting field trip to Unbound at Meridian Library where we explore cutting-edge tools and skill workshops on marketing, coding and business.

Don’t miss out on these incredible opportunities to learn, connect, and grow your business! Stay tuned for more updates and details on upcoming events.

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