In the News
October 2009
Alex Brandstetter '10, was recently featured in The Burlington Free Press for being the first current student featured in the BYOBiz Speaking from Experience series. Speaking from Experience is a lecture series sponsored by BYOBiz which features prominent entrepreneurs who share their experience and wisdom with Champlain students and the local community. Past speakers have included Win Smith, owner of Sugarbush Resort, the late Andy McKelvey, who built Monster.com into a web giant and Alan Newman founder of Magic Hat Brewing Company.
Alex Fuchs '11, was recently featured in Community Capital of Vermont's October Newsletter. In May, Alex received a $10,000 capital investment from Community Capital to help fund his business, 4 Less US, LLC.
September 2008
In a article featured in The Burlington Free Press on community financed enterprises, Robert Bloch (BYOBiz Director) shares his views on this creative form of financing, and how it is a potential option for any business with a strong community customer base.
August 2008
Seven Day's newspaper interviews the crew at Short Bus Ice Cream, and tells how these two Champlain BYOBiz students created their own cool summer job.
July 2007
Inc. magazine mentioned the BYOBiz program and Champlain College in articles about young entrepreneurs and 30 top entrepreneurs under 30.
December 2006
Champlain College was well represented in an article about young entrepreneurs in the December 7 issue of USA Today. Two Champlain entrepreneurs were interviewed, as was President Dave Finney, who was quoted in relation to the new BYOBiz program.
November 2006
The BYOBiz program was featured in Interface Tech News on November 10. The publication reports: “This hands-on, real-world program is designed to allow students to integrate existing businesses or business plans with their course of study.”
October 2006
Entrepreneur magazine [Web, downloadable PDF] features Champlain’s BYOBiz program in a two-page spread in its November issue, reporting that “while running your business, you can learn valuable skills such as accounting and marketing, and meet with advisors to help you grow.”
September 2006
The “Marketplace” business report, heard on more than 330 public radio stations across the country, aired a five-minute feature about the BYOBiz program on September 25, 2006.
August 2006
Burlington Free Press announces that the iPod accessory company founded by rising Champlain sophomore Ben Kaufman (www.mophie.com) has attracted $1 million in venture capital funding.
July 2006
On WCVB-TV5 in Boston, Champlain’s BYOBiz program and student entrepreneur Ben Kaufman were highlighted during a “Chronicle” episode that focused on Vermont’s demographics and economy.
June 2006
Champlain's unique BYOBiz Program is featured in the region's media during the summer. Articles are found online at the Burlington Free Press and Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology.
Champlain College unveils innovative BYOBiz Program to grow the businesses of young entrepreneurs while they study at Champlain. Vt. Governor Jim Douglas joined Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss and Champlain President Dave Finney in formally announcing the program to the community.
May 2006
Champlain "Biz Kids": Seven Day's front-page story about young entrepreneurs in Vermont is kicked off by Champlain freshman Ben Kaufman of Mophie, and closed by alumnus Dave Winslow of EpikOne.
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