The Dobson-Lagassé Entrepreneurship Centre is the major entrepreneurial hub in the Eastern Townships, and serves as a unique point of access for contacts and experiences for Bishop’s business students. The Centre participates and promotes on-campus entrepreneurship education and is affiliated to the Williams School of Business of Bishop’s University for the teaching of accredited entrepreneurship courses. Students in the Entrepreneurship concentration or in another discipline with a minor in Entrepreneurship are paired up with local entrepreneurs.
It also provides business training for managers and business owners through a range of tailored programs and services supporting the local entrepreneurial community including:
- Services (market research, accounting support)
- Ressources (mentoship, counseling, students)
- Training (luncheon, conference-breakfasts, expert clinics)
- Thematic conferences
- Networking events (Speedcoaching)