Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate

MODULE 1

Small Business Ownership 101 –
Maximum of 11 students, invite only through application process and accepted interview by Bruce Kalmick

MODULE 2

Focused Scaling –
5 student businesses will move forward with the possibility of investment from Mr. Kalmick or other investors.

MODULE 3

Retail Space –
The main goal of the certificate program is to open a five-business retail space in San Marcos Square.


FEBRUARY 3, 2025 - APRIL 14, 2025

Facilitator: Bruce Kalmick  
Class Schedule: Weekly for 10 weeks   
LOCATION: McCoy College of Business at Texas State University


HANDS ON

mentorship tailored specifically to you and your small business growth.

OPPORTUNITIES

for networking with industry professionals and established entrepreneurs.

PITCHING

to real investors who can elevate your business & turn your vision into a reality.

CORE TOPICS COVERED

  • • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • • Customer Identification
  • • Product/service development
  • • Financial Management
  • • Marketing
  • • Pitching
  • • Legal and partners
  • • Funding
  • • Customer retention
  • • Venture scaling
  • • Venture exiting

RECOGNIZING THE PROGRAM'S TOP SELECTIONS