On September 7, members of the Denver business community gathered to welcome Dean Rohan Christie-David to the CU Denver Business School. Reception guests, consisting of elected officials, CU Denver leadership, Board of Advisor members and business executives, listened eagerly as Chancellor Dorothy Horrell detailed Dean Christie-David’s impressive background and dynamic leadership style.  Read more

When you hear “business ethics”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? A lack of ethical behavior in many well-known organizations? Corporations like Wells Fargo, Volkswagen, and even the NFL Patriots’—They’ve all been widely criticized for unethical behavior. So how can you define an ethical corporate culture if these huge organizations aren’t able to?  Read more

Submissions for THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition are in and it is time for the next step in the competition – live pitches. All CU Denver students and the entire Denver startup community are invited to attend THE CLIMB Collegiate & Community Pitch Night at Galvanize Platte Campus (1644 Platte St.) on Thurs. Oct. 13, 6-9 p.m.  This free “Shark Tank” style pitch event will feature the top finalists of THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition as they pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges and a live audience.  Read more

$50,000 Cash and Prizes. Do you have a business idea, or a startup in need of professional or financial support? THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition is an annual business challenge for collegiate and community students looking to succeed as entrepreneurs. With up to $50,000 in cash and prizes available and valuable networking and mentorship opportunities throughout the competition, this is a remarkable opportunity to bring your business ideas to life.  Read more

The Business School was well represented at CU Denver’s fifth annual Block Party held on August 25th. Faculty, staff, alumni and community members came together to welcome students back for the Fall 2016 semester. The Business School booth featured prizes, photos and a chance to become your favorite entrepreneur. See more of the story here.  Read more

The Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship at the CU Denver Business School recently announced its upcoming annual business plan competition will include a series of new events and opportunities for competition participants, as well as feature a new name and icon. THE CLIMB | Jake Jabs Business Plan Competition, which has previously been held in the spring, has now moved to the fall with submissions open Sept.  Read more

The Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative at the University of Colorado Denver Business School and the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners will co-present a panel discussion on ethics in corporate culture on September 22, 2016. This intriguing event will explore the roadblocks and opportunities of defining and communicating an ethical culture from the top down.  Read more