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Small Business Showcase to highlight Kent community entrepreneurs

Ana Julia Cechin Facco, Reporter November 19, 2024

LaunchNET’s Small Business Showcase event on Nov. 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the DI Hub,  allows entrepreneurs to display their businesses.  Alizeh Khalifa, assistant director of marketing at LaunchNET,...

Illustration by Amy O'Malley

Student entrepreneurs lead the way in sustainable business practices

Amy O'Malley September 20, 2024

Kent State student entrepreneurs have the resources to bring their sustainable business ideas to fruition through LaunchNET, a co-curricular program full of experienced staff who guide students, staff...

Pitch and Ponder by LaunchNET motivates student entrepreneurs

Tyler Schlosser, TV2 Reporter February 16, 2024

On Feb. 15, LaunchNET hosted their Pitch and Ponder event where student entrepreneurs of Kent State could come and practice their business pitches. From fashion to international business consultation,...

Student entrepreneurs participate in tabling at the "Pitch & Ponder Showcase" in the Design and Innovation Hub on Thursday.

Student entrepreneurs show off their businesses at ‘Pitch & Ponder Showcase’

Chloe Wilson-Henline, Reporter November 17, 2023

Student entrepreneurs lined the bottom floor of the Design and Innovation Hub preparing to show off their small businesses at the “Pitch and Ponder Showcase” Thursday.  LaunchNET hosted the event,...

Lauren Hoggins, owner of Trust Your Strength, pitching her business idea to the panel of judges.

Five entrepreneurs fund their businesses at the elevator pitch competition

Chloe Wilson-Henline, Reporter October 20, 2023

Editor’s Note: Ronika Marandi, who won $350 in the competition, serves as a digital tech for The Kent Stater and KentWired. Given her role and relationship to the story, KentWired interviewed her as...

StarAndia Johnson, StarAndia J. owner, speaking at All the CEO Ladies event Feb. 16.

Kent State graduate gives advice to starting a business at All the CEO Ladies event

Katherine Masko, Reporter February 17, 2022

Creating clothing dyes out of natural products, making fashion more sustainable and imposter syndrome in the business world were just a few of the topics discussed at the virtual All the CEO Ladies...

LaunchNET program looks to uplift Black women in business

Reegan Saunders Reporter December 9, 2021

LaunchNET is working to create new opportunities for Black women on campus. Founded by Tabitha Messmore, assistant director of LaunchNET at Kent S­­tate, and Alicia Robinson, former assistant director...

Senior defender Tianna Harris kicks the ball during the Kent State soccer team's 0-0 tie against Ohio University on Thursday Oct. 28. in Athens, Ohio. 

0-0 tie with Ohio drops KSU soccer team to third in MAC going into league tournament

Cole Oswald Reporter October 28, 2021

Kent State and Ohio’s soccer teams went into their game Thursday tied for first place in the Mid-American Conference. By the end of the day, neither team was in first. Kent State fought through two...

The Kent State LGBTQ+ Student Center is located in the lower level of the Kent Student Center and provides educational events and programs aimed at creating an inclusive environment on campus.

LGBTQ+ Center celebrates 10-year anniversary, welcomes new assistant director

Cameron Aloway Reporter February 18, 2021

As the LGBTQ+ Center celebrates its 10-year anniversary, it also welcomes a new assistant director and new ideas to make impactful changes to the Kent State community.“I’m very glad to be here for...

Students look over American Eagle's table at the Spring Internship, Co-op and Career Fair Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.

Students attend annual Spring Internship, Co-op and Career Fair

Imani Fields February 22, 2018

Nearly 1,300 students attended the annual Spring Internship, Co-op and Career Fair at Kent State University’s Student Recreation and Wellness Center on Feb. 22.Well over 146 business recruiters from...

LaunchNET and the Women’s Center co-sponsor All the CEO Ladies

Taylor Robinson January 25, 2018

Women entrepreneurs from the Kent community come together for monthly meetings to support and empower each other in starting their own businesses.LaunchNET and the Women's Center co-sponsor All the CEO...

Seniors Paris Johns (left) and Abu Konteh Jr. started Ozi, an errand-running service. Ozi will do anything from jumping a car to grocery shopping.

Students create errand service through LaunchNET

Quaylyn Hairston November 14, 2017

Kent State seniors Abu Konteh Jr. and Paris Johns are assisting students and faculty members through their new business, Ozi.Ozi is a multipurpose concierge service that assists with grocery shopping,...