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Rich SImmerman pitches at Wolf Pack LaunchU

There's always something new happening at the Center.

From Wolf Pack LaunchU to Innovate.LOYNO, the Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development, offers a dynamic lineup of programming, resources, competitions, and more — all designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurial thinking at Loyola and throughout the greater New Orleans community.

Get the latest on workshops, speaker events, pitch competitions, student ventures, and community partnerships delivered right to your inbox. Whether you're a student, alum, faculty, or friend of the Loyola community, we’re excited to keep you in the loop — and invite you to explore the upcoming events in the calendar below.

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Upcoming Events @ The Center

All events are open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Wolf Pack LaunchU 2026 Final Pitch Competition
Date: September 10, 2026

After months of mentorship, customer discovery, and preparation, the Wolf Pack LaunchU cohort is ready to take the stage. Join us as the finalists compete for nearly $50,000 in funding and support. Save your seat.

 

Side Hustle Expo 6.0
Date: November 17, 2026

Join the Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development for the 6th annual Side Hustle Expo, where Loyola students transform the St. Charles Room into a marketplace of creativity, innovation, and hustle. Be in the room.

 

New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) 2027
Date: March 8-13, 2027

Produced by Loyola University New Orleans' Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development, New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and business leaders for six days of events across the city, culminating with The Summit on March 11–12 on Loyola's campus. Save the date.

 

Students participate in a team-building activity