MBA alum and former Dingman Scholar Matt Fleischer put passion into promise to create a successful beer company Zoey Rawlins, founder of Shop DC and former Dingman Scholar, launched her business by following trends in the marketplace Run by students, The Smith Store offers promotional branded apparel, accessories and gifts The Dingman Center supports entrepreneurs throughout the Washington D.C. Metro Area and beyond The Dingman Center is located at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland

Incubator of Opportunity

Founded in 1986, the Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship is a top-tier entrepreneurial institute recognized around the world as a leader in enterprise creation. Forward looking and community focused, the Center actively encourages a real-world business culture that innovatively bridges the theoretical with the practical. Find out more.
 
     

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Mark Your Calendar
Everyday Pitch Dingman will hold summer sessions in 3570 VMH by appointment only.  Please email Sara Moon to schedule a time.
May 27-28 Capital Connection 2008 will be held at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel.  To register, apply, or sponsor, please click here.
June 11 Cleantech Investment Briefing will be held at Morrision & Foerster LLP's Northern Virginia office.  For more information, please click here.
June 15 Deadline to compete in this year's Global Security Challenge.  U.S. Finals will be held at the Kim Engineering Building on September 15th.  To learn more, please click here.

 

  

Announcements
The Dingman Center is now a Facebook group! Join the Dingman Center group today to chat, get event updates and schedule meetings!
Want Smith-branded merchandise? Check out the company's new Web site!
Asher Epstein talks about when it benefits a small firm knowing when to turn to "the suit" in a WashingtonPost.com blog. Watch Video ►

Melissa Carrier discusses the important role social responsibility plays in business in a Smith Business Close-Up interview. Watch Video ►

Looking for capital? Applications being accepted for the Capital Access Network Program.

Want to get started on a business idea? Learn more about the Dingman Process.
 

The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
3570 Van Munching Hall [ directions ]
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: (301) 405-9545
Fax Number: (301) 314-7973