24 Years of Helping Entrepreneurs and Innovators Succeed!

Part of the Silberman College of Business since 1989, the mission of the Rothman Institute is to teach and support entrepreneurship and innovation in the academic, business and nonprofit communities. An outstanding entrepreneurship curriculum taught by an excellent faculty has helped make the academic program among the top 20 in the nation. In addition, our innovative outreach programs help people succeed in their new or growing ventures as well as in their corporations or organizations. Rothman programs at a glance

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On Sept. 17, NYER honored James Barrood and the Institute with the annual Small Business Advocate Award. Barrood was also interviewed on the MSNBC on Sept. 23, Jan. 4, April 26 and Aug. 23, and on My9 TV on July 3 and Jan. 23.

Enroll in the next Veterans Launching Ventures Course!  

Learn how FDU's Business Ventures Program can help you.

Application for the 2013 New Jersey Family Business of the Year Award

Highlights of the Female Entrepreneur Lecture and Awards Ceremony for the 10th anniversary of the NJ Business Idea Competition Info

Upcoming Events:       

May 15: ISE Sustainability Lecture 

May 15: WCEC Women’s Business Awards Gala

May 20: Madison Meetup – Father of Docs, Googler Jonathan Rochelle 

May 22: Disney Leadership Excellence Workshop

May 29-30: Social Innovation Summit with Sal Khan. Use ‘FDU’ for 30% discount

June 3: Veterans Launching Ventures Student Business/Feasibility Plan Presentations Info

June 6: ACG: Positioning for Transformational Growth in a digital age Info

June 12:  O.Berk Company Family Business Forum: Sharing Space: Multiple Generations in the Family Enterprise Info

July 8-12, 15-19: Discover Business Teen Camp Info

2013-2014 FDU Innovation Challenge Info

New Outreach/Resources:

Professional Advice for Family Businesses

Explore Certificate Programs for Teens. Get 21st Century Skills!

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Check out our recent Social Media presentation!

Directions to the Orangerie in the Library/Monninger Center

Directions to the Madison Meetup

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