Diller Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Innovation
Schedule of Events
The Diller Center is here for the students, staff and faculty of
Shippensburg University.
Visit us to discuss opportunities in entrepreneurship, mentorship,
and business idea development!
Spring 2024
January 4
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Fundamentals of E-commerce
Online
A walk-through of the various methods and benefits of selling online
January 9
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Are You Ready to Start a Business?
Online
Identify your goals for starting a business, setting outcomes, and creating value for customers
January 11
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - All About the Product
Online
Review the product lifecycle and ways to bring your product to market
January 29
Adventures in Entrepreneurship
Anne Couldridge, Exec Director at Arc of Cumberland and Perry County
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Stewart Hall
January 31
Diller Innovation Academy (High School) All Day
CUB
February 1
Diller Innovation Academy (High School) All Day
CUB
February 4
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Explore Amazon's Specialty Programs
Online
Get the scoop on programs and communities designed to provide tailored support to sellers in Amazon's store
February 6
CEO Club Meeting
Grove Hall
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
February 7 - April 10
The Diller Center is once again hosting the VITA program!
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Every Wednesday, starting February 7, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(Closed - March 13, 2024)
February 8
CEO SHIP Tank First Meeting
CEO Club meeting to discuss member's ideas for Ship Tank event
Grove Hall
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
February 9
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Will Your Idea Fly?
Online
Create a memorable business idea by getting to know your customers first
February 11
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Exploring Funding
Online
Access your financial needs and explore various ways to fund your small business
February TBD
Don Nori-Mastermind With the CEO club
Location & Time TBD
March 4
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Tools for Every Small Business
Online
Explore Amazon's tools to help you plan, automate, outsource, and grow your business
March 5
Makerspace Equipment Training Day
Morgan Makerspace
Open hours at the Morgan Makerspace for students to learn different equipment
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
March 6
The Diller Center is once again hosting the VITA program!
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Every Wednesday, starting February 7, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
(Closed - March 13, 2024)
March 7
CEO Ship Tank Meeting
Ceddia Union Building
CEO Club meeting to discuss member's ideas for Ship Tank event
5:50 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
March 8-18
Spring Break
Spring Break Week TBD
E Expressions w/ Shelley Morisette Release Date - Shelly Morrissette and Greg Shepard Youtube
This video series explores the world of business and how it operates. From the largest corporations to the smallest startups, we take a deep dive into the inner workings of the business world and uncover the secrets to success.
March 9
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Let's Talk Modeling
Online
Explore business model options for how your company will sell and operate
March 11
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Time to Start Sourcing
Online
Explore how to connect with suppliers to scale your small business
March 12
Makerspace Equipment Training Day
Morgan Makerspace
Open hours at the Morgan Makerspace for students to learn different equipment
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
March 19
Makerspace Equipment Training Day
Morgan Makerspace
Open hours at the Morgan Makerspace for students to learn different equipment
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
March 19
CEO Back From Break Meeting
General CEO Club meeting
Ceddia Union Building
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
March 20
The Diller Center is once again hosting the VITA program!
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Every Wednesday, starting February 7, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
March 21
CEO SHIP Tank Meeting
CEO Club meeting to discuss member's ideas for Ship Tank event
Ceddia Union Building
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
March 26
Makerspace Equipment Training Day
Morgan Makerspace
Open hours at the Morgan Makerspace for students to learn different equipment
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
March 26
CEO Meeting to Establish Questions for Attorney
CEO Club meeting to discuss what business and legal questions they will ask during their meeting with an attorney
Ceddia Union Building
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
March 27
CEO SHIP Tank Meeting
CEO Club meeting to discuss member's ideas for Ship Tank event
Grove Hall
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
March 27
The Diller Center is once again hosting the VITA program!
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Every Wednesday, starting February 7, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
March 28
Ship Tank Written Submission Due Online
All written submissions for Ship Tank due
March TBD
CEO Meet With a Attorney
CEO Club meeting with an attorney to discuss the business and legal questions they came up with regarding start up ideas
Location & Time TBD
April 2
Makerspace Equipment Training Day
Morgan Makerspace
Open hours at the Morgan Makerspace for students to learn different equipment
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 2
CEO Meeting
General CEO Club Meeting
Ceddia Union Building
5:30-7:00 PM
April 3
The Diller Center is once again hosting the VITA program!
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Every Wednesday, starting February 7, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
April 4
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Start Selling with Amazon
Online
Navigate the ins and outs of becoming a successful seller in Amazon's store
April 4
CEO Practice Pitches for SHIP Tank
CEO Meeting to practice pitches for the Ship Tank event
Grove Hall
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
April 9
Makerspace Equipment Training Day
Morgan Makerspace
Open hours at the Morgan Makerspace for students to learn different equipment
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 9
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Understanding the Numbers
Online
Learn basic tips for managing your business's finances
April 9
CEO Meeting
General CEO Club Meeting
Ceddia Union Building
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
April 10
CEO Practice Pitches for SHIP Tank
CEO Meeting to practice pitches for the Ship Tank event
Grove Hall
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
April 10
The Diller Center is once again hosting the VITA program!
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Every Wednesday, starting February 7, 2024
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
April 11
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Protect Your Brand
Online
Examining intellectual property and the various ways to protect your brand and product
April 11
SHIP Tank
Annual pitch contest to encourage entrepreneurial thinking within the Shippensburg University student body.
Orndorff Theatre
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
April 16
Makerspace Equipment Training Day
Morgan Makerspace
Open hours at the Morgan Makerspace for students to learn different equipment
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 16
CEO Meeting
General CEO Club Meeting
Ceddia Union Building
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
April 23
Makerspace Equipment Training Day
Morgan Makerspace
Open hours at the Morgan Makerspace for students to learn different equipment
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 23
CEO Marketing Workshop
CEO Club meeting to discuss marketing their businesses
Grove Hall
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
April 30
Makerspace Equipment Training Day
Morgan Makerspace
Open hours at the Morgan Makerspace for students to learn different equipment
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
May 7
Makerspace Equipment Training Day
Morgan Makerspace
Open hours at the Morgan Makerspace for students to learn different equipment
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
May 9
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Learn About Business Entity Types
Online
Set yourself up for success by understanding the key differences between business entity types
May 11
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Keep Track of Inventory
Online
Learn techniques to manage and track the inflows and outflows of your inventory
June 9
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Successful Small Business Accounting
Online
Take control of your business by properly recording financial transactions
June 11
Amazon Small Business Academy Webinar - Stand Out with Strategic Pricing
Online
Explore strategic ways to price your products based on your business model