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        The Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship

        This initiative in Auburn's College of Business combines outreach programming and academic studies in the area of family business. Efforts are directed at being responsive and proactive to the needs of family businesses, and to students interested in studying the dynamics of families in business.

        An academic program has been developed which will involve study of the interrelationships between family structures and relations; entrepreneurship; the economy; and business management practices. Visiting family business executives and site visits will be incorporated into this program.

        Outreach activities for the Lowder Center for Business and Entrepreneurship will emphasize the individual development of managers/executives/successors through training and education programs, and will cover issues such as leadership development issues for the family/business enterprise; assessment and decision-making involved with economic/organizational dynamics of the family business; and how to manage economic and family changes as they apply to the organization's structure and leadership for strategic planning purposes.

        Entrepreneurship Studies 

        Entrepreneurship programs and courses are a part of the Auburn Entrepreneurship Program.  Focus on entrepreneurship in one of our programs and learn from our expert faculty:

        Meet our Entrepreneurship Faculty

        Major Lowder Center Programs

        Startup Studio

        The Startup Studio began in Summer 2024 with support from the Innovate Alabama Network. It seeks to help early-stage entrepreneurs by providing deliverables (graphics, videos, web designs, etc.) that can help their businesses grow. Most of the Studio work is performed by students thereby increasing their skills and career prospects as well.

        Visit the Startup Studio

        EnergizeAL

        EnergizeAL is a series of programs designed to help individuals start and grow sustainable businesses throughout Alabama. The programs can vary from one-off workshops to multi-week intensive entrepreneurial bootcamps. These programs sessions are often in collaboration with a community partner such as the Chamber of Commerce. Visit the website to see upcoming events.

        Learn more about EnergizeAL

        Auburn Ideas Jam

        Hosted in the Fall, the Auburn Ideas Jam is a low-barrier competition designed to help early-stage business ideas grow. There are multiple pitch booths and a prize winner at each. No business plan or slide deck is required. The competition is open to both students and community members residing in East Alabama.

        Learn more about Auburn Ideas Jam

        Business Builders Bash (BBB)

        Business Builders Bash is an innovation weekend where participants bring new ideas, form teams, and seek to build new businesses over the course of a weekend. Meals and coaching are provided throughout the weekend to help position teams for greater success. Although it can be challenging, it's a really unique opportunity to validate a new idea quickly while having fun.

        Learn more about the Business Builders Bash

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        Joshua Sahib

        Joshua Sahib

        Managing Director, The Lowder Center for Family Business and Entrepreneurship