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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 …
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I wouldn’t have approached an outside mentor without the Student Startup Challenge. They coached me on how to introduce myself to someone and what questions to ask that would give me the information I needed.
The unimaginable amount of support SSC provided me with helped me graduate and walk away with my very first business. I will forever be grateful to UWM and the SSC team! Don’t be afraid to do something about your dreams.
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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 …
