Welcome
Welcome to the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship, the leading venue for budding entrepreneurs, hospitality industry leaders, and researchers. Read More
Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship
The Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship engages leading industry experts and faculty to educate students and provide them with experiential opportunities to learn all aspects of entrepreneurship. To support these critical goals, the Pillsbury Institute offers students, entrepreneurs, and faculty an expanding range of courses, programs, and activities focused on advancing students’ entrepreneurship knowledge and mastery.
Engagement
At all stages of ideation, the Pillsbury Institute offers students, entrepreneurs, and faculty a broad range of courses, programs, and activities in which to engage. Learn More
Corporate Relations
Giving Opportunities
Support an academic entrepreneurial program or finance a space where students can brainstorm and collaborate on business ideas and ventures.
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Members
Become a member and help the Pillsbury Institute provide professional expertise for student entrepreneurs.
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Event Sponsorships
Help students develop their entrepreneurial spirit and sponsor an event, program, or internship at the Pillsbury Institute.
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Hospitality Business Plan Competition
The Hospitality Business Plan Competition provides an experiential learning opportunity to rising entrepreneurs looking to make their mark on the hospitality industry. This year's finals will take place Saturday, March 17.
Why your upscale restaurant server still takes your order by hand, even though technology abounds
There's one type of establishment where it's unlikely your order will be taken by a device: fine dining restaurants.
Upcoming Events
Apr.24
Entrepreneur In Residence Office Hours - Barbara Lang '78, MPS '04
G80N - Marriott Student Learning Center - Statler Hall
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Apr.25
Entrepreneur In Residence Office Hours - Steve Thomson '82
G80P - Marriott Student Learning Center - Statler Hall
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Apr.26
Entrepreneur In Residence Office Hours - Steve Thomson '82
G80P - Marriott Student Learning Center - Statler Hall
9:00 am - 5:00 pm