Means Center for Enterpreneurial Studies Funds

George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies

This endowment was established in 1999 by George and Martha Means to support faculty, students, and program development in the Entrepreneurial Studies program. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The George R. and Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies endowment was established in 1999 by George and Martha Means to support faculty, students, and program development in the Entrepreneurial Studies program.

Additionally Supports: Business Plan Competition Award, Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, Means Entrepreneurship Scholarship, Outstanding Junior in Entrepreneurship, Outstanding Senior in Entrepreneurship

William and Nancy Yarger Entrepreneurial Support Fund

The William and Nancy Yarger Entrepreneurial Support fund was created in 2013 by William and Nancy Yarger to encourage and help students pursue a dream of creating and owning a business. As former co-owner of The Alamo II, William Yarger understands the challenges and rewards tied to running a business. A 1969 business administration graduate, he and his wife, Nancy (Porick) '69, wanted to give College of Business students the opportunity to implement their own business ideas while completing their degree. The William and Nancy Yarger Entrepreneurial Support fund provides financial support for professional development initiatives and startup costs, empowering students to launch sustainable businesses.

Entrepreneurship Student Start-up Fund

The Entrepreneurship Student Start-up Fund will provide financial assistance based on the merit and need of students related to professional development and start-up costs for viable and innovative business models. The goal is to create a learning environment wherein students can learn by doing and thus develop a realistic skill set necessary to establish a sustainable business endeavor. The Start-up Fund will also support programming, web/technology based education and teaching tools for students and faculty interested in entrepreneurship.