CESI Non-Credit Programs

CESI is proud to be able to offer, beginning in the Fall of 2009, numerous FastTrac programs of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The Director of CESI, Professor Keith D. Moon, is both a Kauffman Certified Facilitator and Administrator for each these programs. As stated on the Kauffman Foundation Website:

 “FastTrac is a practical, hands-on business development program designed to help entrepreneurs hone the skills needed to create, manage and grow a successful business. FastTrac participants don't just learn about business, they live it. They work on their own business ideas or ventures throughout the course - moving their ventures to reality or new levels of growth”.

“FastTrac programs are currently provided by over 300 organizations in 50 states.  FastTrac programs are also being offered outside the U.S. in Australia and Russia.  More than 200,000 aspiring and existing entrepreneurs have been reached through FastTrac programs in the United States since 1993”.

Upcoming Programs

Listening to Your Business
To help existing entrepreneurs establish a 3-year vision
November 16, 2011, 6-9pm – Register Here

Listening to Your Business gives you the tools you need to take a closer look at where your business is today, what you want it to look like in three years, and the steps to get there.

FastTrac NewVenture
For aspiring and early stage entrepreneurs
Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, 6-9pm – Register Here

Save time and money by testing the feasibility of your business concept before you launch. Form relationships with people who can prove to you that starting or growing your own business doesn't mean going at it alone.