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Center for Urban Entrepreneurship
Located in the heart of the downtown business district at 40 Franklin Street (the historic Rochester Savings Bank), the Center for Urban Entrepreneurship (CUE) will help reshape the regional economy and build wealth within the urban community by being the hub for urban entrepreneurial programs and research.
Connections
Connection to coaches and experts in the fields of entrepreneurship, sustainability, innovation, and more at RIT, as well as within the Finger Lakes region.
Sustain
Steady hands-on support and assistance along the road to sustainability for small businesses.
Collaborations
Collaborations and networking with and amongst other Entrepreneurial Service Organizations (ESOs), the City of Rochester municipality, and several financial institutions.
Latest News
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August 30, 2022
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RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship announces business pitch competition winners
Local entrepreneurs Jnicolle Glover and Charletta Broome are still on cloud nine after walking away as the top prize winners of RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship ROC the Pitch competition.
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August 29, 2022
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RIT's Center for Urban Entrepreneurship opens the doors for growth
Fox Rochester talks to Ebony Miller-Wesley, director of RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship, about the center's ROC the Pitch business competition.
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July 6, 2022
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Registration open for RIT Center for Urban Entrepreneurship Business Pitch competition
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship is once again hosting its Business Pitch competition, open to all businesses operating within Monroe County. The winner will be awarded $25,000.
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January 31, 2022
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University initiatives helping drive downtown resurgence
RIT is contributing to Rochester’s revitalization efforts in a significant way, bringing a creative energy and economic development acumen translating into important arts, cultural, educational, and economic opportunities for the city.
