Rationale: Family and consumer Sciences curricula provide many opportunities for entrepreneurship and small business ownership in various product and service areas. In this course students will explore issues, challenges and opportunities related to entrepreneurship in areas such as apparel retailing, restaurants, hotel operations, and childcare. Issues related to family owned businesses, home-based businesses, and rural based enterprises will also be addresses. Independent business owners and industry representatives will serve as resources for panel discussions.
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Course Coordinator: | Dr. Linda Neihm niehmlin@iastate.edu |
Office: |
1066 LeBaron |
Office Hours: |
Thursdays 11:00am - noon on Zoom https://iastate.zoom.us/j/2514104761; or by appointment
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Office Phone: | 515 231-6157 |
Graduate Assistant: |
Emily Schrimpf schrimpf@iastate.edu |
Teaching Assistant: | Lindsey Skaaland skaaland@iastate.edu |
Librarian: | Prof. Jeffrey Kushkowski kushkows@iastate.edu |
Office: |
150 Parks Library Make an appointment with the link on the right or email me. Please put "AESHM 474" in subject line. |
Phone: | 515 294-2408 |