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Enactus at Northwest
Dr. Ben Blackford, Assistant Professor of
Management, is the Northwest Enactus (formerly SIFE) team's sponsor. Over the
past few years, the Northwest Enactus team has competed at regional
competitions in California, New York, and Arkansas. The team has also been
awarded the Regional Championship in 2010 and 2011, which qualifies the team to
compete in Minneapolis at Nationals.
Enactus is an international non-profit
organization that works with leaders in business and higher education to
mobilize university students to make a difference in their communities while
developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders.
Participating students form teams on their university campuses and apply
business concepts to develop outreach projects that improve the quality of life
and standard of living for people in need. An annual series of regional and
national competitions provides a forum for teams to present the results of
their projects, and to be evaluated by business leaders serving as judges.
National champion teams advance to the prestigious Enactus World Cup. In
addition to the community aspect of the program, Enactus leadership and career
initiatives create meaningful opportunities for learning and exchange among the
participants as well as the placement of students and alumni with companies in
search of emerging talent.
The Enactus team provides many opportunities
to work with young students, faculty and staff, and potential employers.
