The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Harrisburg University and M&T Bank were honored with Catalyst Awards during the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & Capital Region Economic Development Corp.’s (CREDC) annual Catalyst Awards celebration on Dec. 7.
Each year, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC honors the visionary, dynamic leaders and organizations creating change in the Harrisburg region during the Catalyst Awards. These awards are presented to those making a difference in our communities, creating more opportunities for businesses and building a brighter future for our region. Award recipients are judged by a panel of local business and community representatives, and recipients are chosen by their impact and facilitation of change of our area.
The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) works to empower innovators to build successful ventures, including Harrisburg University students and faculty, as well as entrepreneurs in the community. In addition, CIE offers opportunities for partners to invest in important scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and academic research.
M&T Bank launched the Capital Region Multicultural Small Business Innovation Lab – a program designed to provide entrepreneurs of color with the guidance and skills they need to build strong businesses, spur Greater Harrisburg’s economy, and help build generational wealth for their families.
The new six-week program, developed in partnership with Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, focused on business planning, establishing credit, accessing capital, marketing, branding and networking, and concluded with a pitch competition and opportunity to win grants up to $5,000 funded by M&T.
Questions? Please email cie@harrisburgu.edu
ABOUT THE CIE
The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) works to empower innovators to build successful ventures, including Harrisburg University students and faculty, as well as entrepreneurs in the community. In addition, CIE offers opportunities for partners to invest in important scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and academic research.
