previously published, updated for relevancy Dr. John Mulford, Director of the Regent Center for Entrepreneurship, spoke at an event co-sponsored by Regent University and the Acton Institute, To Fail or Flourish: Does My Life and Work Really Matter? This blog post was originally posted on the Acton Institute website. Read more from the Acton Institute
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Business as Mission: People, Purpose, Planet and Profit
by Mats Tunehag Businesses shape the world. But how can we shape businesses to shape the world for good and for God? That is the underpinning question addressed in a new book about Business as Mission, BAM: Building the Kingdom Through Business. BAM is intentional about making a positive difference with regards to four bottom
Arriving in Kigali to Exciting Presentations
previously published; written by Jason Benedict I arrived in Kigali over the weekend it’s good to be back in Rwanda. The trip was ok: luggage made it, I made it – cramped but in one piece. Certain elements of this Virginia-Rwanda commute have become very routine. I believe this is my 9th trip here in
Facilitator Training: Through the Eyes of Mathilde
previously published; dates may no longer be relevant Our Business Development Center (BDC) was designed to provide both training and after graduation services. One of the key aspects of the Center is networking—introducing graduates to a network of mutually beneficial business relationships. Mathilde’s story highlights the power of networking. Mathilde’s business idea for the class
Back in Rwanda: The Sizzle is On
previously published; dates may no longer be relevant by Jason Benedict Weekend 2/3-2/5 I made it here to Rwanda safe and sound. I had a good seat on the airplane but had a heartbreaking conversation with a Ugandan lady who sat next to me. She is now a US resident and was traveling back to
Investing in Success: The 2015 Rwandan Investment Expo
previously published; dates may no longer be relevant Getting investment for a business is hard. The Regent University Center for Entrepreneurship (RCE) made it a little easier for 87 entrepreneurs in Kigali, Rwanda at the 2015 Investment Expo: Financing SME Growth. The Expo provided a platform for these entrepreneurs to receive coaching and present their
BDC Rwanda Celebrates the Graduation of its 12th Cohort
previously published; dates may no longer be relevant On December 15, 2014, the Rwanda Business Development Centre graduated 15 entrepreneurs from the entrepreneurship class. This is the 12th Cohort to successfully complete the program since it first began in 2010. The class is mainly comprised of young entrepreneurs who hope to successfully run a business.
Remembering Chick-fil-A Founder Truett Cathy
Known as true leader in the business world, Truett Cathy was recognized for his confident leadership and his willingness to stand for Biblical truths. Not only did he create and manage an extremely successful fast-food restaurant known as Chick-fil-A, but his Godly leadership helped his employees, and even his customers to see Jesus. We honor
Regent Hosts 2014 Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards
previously published; dates may no longer be relevant For the seventh consecutive year, Regent University’s School of Business & Leadership (SBL) partnered with Hampton Roads’ premier business journal, Inside Business, to host the Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards honoring the achievements of local entrepreneurs on Monday, June 16. Individuals were nominated by the public and judged by
Jean’s Endurance Pays Off
previously published; dates may no longer be relevant “The race is not given to the swift nor the strong, but to those that endure to the end.” – Apostle Paul When the banks rejected Jean Nepo’s loan proposal, he didn’t know how he would be able to start his business. Through much prayer and endurance,