There's always something new happening at the Center.
From Wolf Pack LaunchU, presented by Dr. Bobby and Lori Kent Savoie, 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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Congratulations to the Wolf Pack LaunchU...
Prize Winners Katamaran Reptile Ranch – Founded by Kat Lee (Under…
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Wolf Pack LaunchU 2025 Announces Top 8 Finalists
Since May, a group of Loyola students, alumni, faculty, staff, a…
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Meet the Founders: Wolf Pack LaunchU 2025 Cohort
From May through September, these founders have been immersed in…
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NOEW 2025: A Transformative Celebration ...
For the first time, NOEW was co-produced by Loyola University New Or…
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Entrepreneurship Students Honored at Col...
Among the honorees were two standout students from the Entrepren…
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The 2025 IDEAcorps MBA Consulting Challe...
The 2025 IDEAcorps MBA Consulting Challenge, presented by Dr. Bobby …
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New Orleans Entrepreneur Week Announces ...
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), the city's premier celebration…
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Loyola Community Entrepreneurs Holiday Gift Guide
Each gift reflects the passion and success of graduates who have exc…
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Speaker and Programing Applications Now ...
New Orleans, LA — New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), the annual c…
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Celebrating the Winners of Side Hustle E...
On Tuesday, November 12, students from across campus and a w…
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New Orleans Entrepreneur Week Announces ...
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), the city's leading celebration…
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Founder Spotlight: Brenna Kane, '10, MBA...
Brenna Kane is a double alum of Loyola University New Orleans, earni…
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Founder Spotlight: Austyn Malynn, '24 an...
Austyn Malynn, '24, is a recent graduate of from Loyola University N…
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Founder Spotlight: Sean Mulligan, '22, M...
Sean Mulligan, '22 and MBA '23, isn't a stranger to the world of sta…
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Founder Spotlight: Hayden Parker, '24 an...
Hayden Parker, '24, is a recent graduate of Loyola University New Or…
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Congratulations to the Winners of Wolf P...
On Thursday, September 5th, after months of dedication and hard work…
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Announcing the 2024 Wolf Pack LaunchU Finalists
Since May, 21 teams have been working non-stop to create and develop…
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Meet the Founders of Wolf Pack LaunchU 2024!
St. Ignatius told us to "set the world on fire" - and that's just wh…
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Students Show Off Their Side Hustles at ...
On Thursday, April 11, students from all over campus (and a wide var…
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The 2024 IDEAcorps MBA Consulting Challe...
On Sunday March 10, the 2024 edition of the IDEAcorps MBA Consulting…
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NOEW 2025: A Transformative Celebration ...
For the first time, NOEW was co-produced by Loyola University New Or…
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The 2025 IDEAcorps MBA Consulting Challe...
The 2025 IDEAcorps MBA Consulting Challenge, presented by Dr. Bobby …
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Speaker and Programing Applications Now ...
New Orleans, LA — New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), the annual c…
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Celebrating the Winners of Side Hustle E...
On Tuesday, November 12, students from across campus and a w…
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New Orleans Entrepreneur Week Announces ...
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), the city's leading celebration…
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Founder Spotlight: Brenna Kane, '10, MBA...
Brenna Kane is a double alum of Loyola University New Orleans, earni…
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Founder Spotlight: Austyn Malynn, '24 an...
Austyn Malynn, '24, is a recent graduate of from Loyola University N…
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Founder Spotlight: Sean Mulligan, '22, M...
Sean Mulligan, '22 and MBA '23, isn't a stranger to the world of sta…
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Founder Spotlight: Hayden Parker, '24 an...
Hayden Parker, '24, is a recent graduate of Loyola University New Or…
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Congratulations to the Winners of Wolf P...
On Thursday, September 5th, after months of dedication and hard work…
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Announcing the 2024 Wolf Pack LaunchU Finalists
Since May, 21 teams have been working non-stop to create and develop…
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Meet the Founders of Wolf Pack LaunchU 2024!
St. Ignatius told us to "set the world on fire" - and that's just wh…
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Students Show Off Their Side Hustles at ...
On Thursday, April 11, students from all over campus (and a wide var…
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The 2024 IDEAcorps MBA Consulting Challe...
On Sunday March 10, the 2024 edition of the IDEAcorps MBA Consulting…
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Ideation Lab Renamed for Dr. Bobby and L...
The Loyola University New Orleans College of Business has announced …
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Wolf Pack LaunchU Winners Announced
After months of planning and hard work, four startup companies were …
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Entrepreneurship Students Honored at Col...
Among the honorees were two standout students from the Entrepren…
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The 2025 IDEAcorps MBA Consulting Challe...
The 2025 IDEAcorps MBA Consulting Challenge, presented by Dr. Bobby …
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New Orleans Entrepreneur Week Announces ...
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), the city's premier celebration…
Read More
Celebrating the Winners of Side Hustle E...
On Tuesday, November 12, students from across campus and a w…
Read More
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week Announces ...
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW), the city's leading celebration…
Read More
Founder Spotlight: Brenna Kane, '10, MBA...
Brenna Kane is a double alum of Loyola University New Orleans, earni…
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Founder Spotlight: Austyn Malynn, '24 an...
Austyn Malynn, '24, is a recent graduate of from Loyola University N…
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Founder Spotlight: Sean Mulligan, '22, M...
Sean Mulligan, '22 and MBA '23, isn't a stranger to the world of sta…
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Founder Spotlight: Hayden Parker, '24 an...
Hayden Parker, '24, is a recent graduate of Loyola University New Or…
Read MoreUpcoming Events @ The Center
All events are open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Wolf Pack LaunchU Final Pitch Competition
September 11, 2025 | 114 Miller Hall | 6:00 PM
Our 2025 cohort is currently deep in their summer programming—working with mentors, refining their ideas, and preparing to pitch. In August, each venture will participate in a first-round competition, where a panel of judges will select the top 8 teams to move on to the Final Pitch Competition in September. More information on the finalists will be released soon.
Missed the pitches? Re-watch them on Loyola's YouTube channel!
Innovate.LOYNO: The Party Starts Here
September 25, 2025 | 112 Miller Hall | 12:30 PM
Join the Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development (CECD) for our first Innovate.LOYNO panel of the semester — a behind-the-scenes look at the future of festivals, music, and creative entrepreneurship. Our featured speaker is Sig Greenebaum, former Co-Director of Voodoo Fest and founder of SigFest and NOLAxNOLA — with additional speakers: Emily Madero, President and CEO of French Quarter Fest, Inc., and Conway Solomon, co-founder of WRSTBND. The panel will be moderated by Loyola's Professor in Entrepreneurship, Jey Miguez.
RSVP now!
Side Hustle 5.0
October 23, 2025 | St. Charles Room, Danna Center | 12:00 PM
Open to all Loyola students, the Side Hustle Expo is your chance to showcase your service or product to potential new customers and compete for fabulous prizes, including $2,500 in scholarships!
Students: Sign up now!
