Grow your ideas with us.
The UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC) is a powerful resource for entrepreneurs, innovators, and anyone who wants to make a positive change in their community. From courses and programs to workshops and networking opportunities, LEC provides the tools you need to transform your ideas into reality, whether you’re a UWM student, faculty, or staff.
- Innovating for Impact: How Julien Phifer is Transforming Milwaukee’s Green SpacesWhen I caught up with Julien Phifer this past week, he was still reflecting on what it meant to win the Rising …
LEC at a Glance
255Student Enterprises Since 2012
876Participants Trained in Lean Launch
7,951Customer Interviews Conducted since 2015
5,000Students Engaged in Workshops in 2022-2023
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We believe education and entrepreneurship are the pathways to a happy, productive, and rewarding life.
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Recent LEC News
- Innovating for Impact: How Julien Phifer is Transforming Milwaukee’s Green SpacesWhen I caught up with Julien Phifer this past week, he was still reflecting on what it meant to win the Rising Star Award at the 6th Annual African American …
- Welcome to 2025: A Year of Innovation and CollaborationAt the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, we are thrilled to welcome 2025 with open arms and big aspirations. As we embark on another exciting year, we are …
- Milwaukee’s Small Businesses: The Heart of Holiday InnovationThe Heart of Milwaukee’s Economy: Small Businesses and Their Impact Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a city renowned for its cultural diversity, rich history, and hard-working spirit. In …
- Empowering the Future of Nursing Through Human-Centered DesignThe nursing profession is at a turning point, facing systemic challenges that demand innovation. A recent study introduces human-centered design (HCD) as a transformative tool for …
- Time as Your Greatest Asset: Prioritizing What Matters MostReflecting on Time As we near the end of Q4, time has been a constant point of reflection. It’s one of the most fleeting, non-replaceable resources …
