Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship

It has been another fantastic year at MCE, full of trialing new ideas💡, learning from challenges🧐, and building significant growth📈 - just the way startup life should be!😊 We wish all of our students, colleagues, community partners and supporters a restorative holiday break and look forward to even more collaboration, bigger impact, and continued growth in 2025! **A reminder to all students: Our office will be closed for the next two weeks, reopening January 6**

A final announcement just in time to close out the year :) We're very excited to welcome John Ennis to the team! John will be interim Programs Manager, helping coordinate our student programming, Mel Woodward Cup pitch competition, and working closely with our entrepreneurs-in-residence. John was involved as a student in MCE's early days, and has been innovating in his career ever since! He brings some great energy and fresh ideas to the table, and we're looking forward to incorporating some new approaches in 2025. Welcome (back) John! 👏

Yesterday we had the privilege of joining CBC/Radio-Canada's The Signal to highlight our impactful Illuminate program and feature the top two winners of Illuminate 2024 - Sanjana Khan and Alexandria Saunders. If you missed it, you can have a listen here: https://lnkd.in/ghAZhsAz Thanks for the opportunity Adam Walsh!

Sometimes people may not stay long, but their impact is invaluable. In this case, we're talking about Kellie Fay! Kellie has had a tremendous impact and connection with MCE students over the past year. She graciously took over as interim Programs Manager and was instrumental in keeping all of MCE's programs running, in addition to adding some new strategies and initiatives. While it pains to see her go, we wish her nothing but the best in her new role as Manager of the Navigate Incubator, and know that Grenfell, CNA and the larger Corner Brook community are super lucky to have her! Congrats and good luck, Kellie! We look forward to working with you in this new capacity :)

🚨 Tomorrow’s the day! 🚨 The Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship invites you to join us in celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of Memorial's studentpreneurs at the Side Hustle Showcase! 📅 Date: Thursday, November 28 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 📍 Location: The Bruneau Centre Atrium Let’s kick off the holiday season with a student pop-up market featuring innovative products and services. From handmade crafts and baked goods to tech solutions and talent management, there’s something for everyone. Discover unique items, find the perfect gift, and support our students' entrepreneurial dreams—all while enjoying a lively and inspiring atmosphere! Here’s what’s in store: 💡 Paintings, Knit Goods, and Candles 💡 Handmade Dresses, Jewellery, and Handbags 💡 Digital Marketing, Tutoring, and Mobile App Development 💡 Press-on Nails, Hair Extensions, and Skincare Products 💡 Turkish Meatballs, Chinese Desserts, and Energy Drinks 💡 And so much more! This event is open to everyone — students, staff, faculty, and community members. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with talented studentpreneurs and help them thrive. Feel free to invite friends, family, and colleagues to explore and celebrate their creativity. 👉 Get all the details here: mce.news/shs2024 We look forward to seeing you there. Let’s celebrate the hustle together!

🌟 What’s the one thing you’ve gained from the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship? We asked students, and their heartfelt answers show the true impact of this amazing community. 💛 Are you working on an entrepreneurial project or curious about the world of entrepreneurship? This is your chance to connect with like-minded students, fellow founders, and local entrepreneurs. 🗓️When: Wed, Nov. 27 ⏰Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM 📍Where: MCE Office (EN-3075), S. J. Carew Building Expect great conversations, valuable insights, and of course, snacks! 🤩 Whether you’re a studentpreneur or just exploring, come be part of our vibrant community. Don’t miss out! RSVP: https://mce.news/cmu #Entrepreneurship #InspiringJourneys

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Illuminate 2024 Finals Judges: Meagan Kay-Fowlow - President, Co. Innovation Centre Laurabel Mba - Founder, Laurabel Mba Consulting Jennifer Laplaige - Owner/Operator, Pür & Simple Paradise and Bibi Bistro Amy Tulk - Executive Director & Co-founder, Home Again Furniture Bank Thank you for making the difficult choice among such a talented group of entrepreneurs. Your wisdom and dedication to fostering innovation have inspired our participants and the entire team. Your role in empowering change is invaluable, and we’re grateful for the light you brought to this journey. We extend our deepest gratitude to you for lending your expertise and guidance to #Illuminate2024!

🌟✨ Flashback to the Best of Illuminate 2024! ✨🌟 As we journey down memory lane, we can't help but smile at the unforgettable moments, incredible ideas, and inspiring connections made during Illuminate 2024. Let's relive the highlights and celebrate the brilliance that was. Stay tuned for more exciting initiatives coming your way! 🚀🎓 #Illuminate2024 #Highlights #Throwback #InnovativeMemories #EmpowerChange

What we needed this week was a healthy dose of inspiration from empowered, incredible women leaders - and the 2024 Illuminate finalists delivered! On Wednesday evening, we wrapped up our 2nd annual Illuminate program with five innovative ideas presented at the Live Finals. We are so proud of all students who engaged in this program, shared their passions, and took the leap of applying to the pitch competition. The hard work and dedication of our students, the generosity of our sponsors, the energy and thoughtfulness from our judges, and the enthusiasm from the audience and community made this event another one for the books! To all who supported - Thank you! Read more about the finalists, the award winners, and the motivation behind this initiative in today's Gazette story ---> https://lnkd.in/guBPFcqP Faculty of Business Administration at Memorial University of Newfoundland Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Social Enterprise | Memorial University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Memorial University School of Graduate Studies

Today we say "See you soon!" rather than "Farewell" to MCE's Director, Ed J. Martin, as he ends his current role with MCE but continues in a new capacity as President and CEO of the Genesis Centre! We're grateful for the insight and expansion with his leadership over the past two years. And since he's not going that far ;) we look forward to continued and new collaborations between MCE and Genesis, as well as the larger community, as we all work together to grow the startup ecosystem! Congrats, Ed!