Organizations Involved in Kingdom Business: University Centers and Departments

 Biola University, USA

Biola University offers Business as Mission course modules.

 Center for Commerce and Economic Development (McHenry County College)

The mission of this center is to enhance the economic well being of the people of the McHenry County College district by providing leadership and collaboration in support of business, community, economic and workforce development.

 Center for Economic Development (California State University, Chico)
 
CED has developed a world class research facility specializing in economic development, planning and community development issues. It also hosts events (workshops and conferences), creates research reports and databases, offers internships, assists small businesses, and provides specialized research and analysis services to grant writers and business owners. (link updated 7/09)

 Center for International Development (CID) at Harvard University
 
CID was established with one overriding conceptual notion: the need for cross-disciplinary approaches to the challenges of sustainable development. CID is a pillar of Harvard’s deepening commitment to the problems of international development. With major in put from CID, Harvard now runs a 2-year degree program on international development. CID also conducts research, both student and faculty-based within an overall program that addresses the core intellectual challenges of sustainable development. Research grants are provided. Further, CID conducts economic growth and development workshops.

 Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College, USA

The Chalmers Center for Economic Development is a research and training initiative of Covenant College that specializes in community economic development. The Center provides training opportunities for missionaries, church workers, non-profit organization staff, and students worldwide; consulting services to churches, mission agencies and Christian organizations; writes and disseminates training materials, has published working papers, newsletters and books on holistic, church-centered economic development programs; and educates churches and Christian agencies on strategic collaborations.

 Eastern University, USA

Eastern University offers degree programs with international economic development concentration.

 The Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University

The Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship is affiliated with the department of Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises at Syracuse University. The Falcone Center’s aim is the facilitation of entrepreneurial activity on the campus, in the local and regional community, and beyond. It focuses on outreach efforts, offering a portfolio of innovative programs and initiatives for various constituencies. These programs are organized into three areas: student and campus-focused initiatives, community outreach, and venture creation from emerging technologies. (link updated 7/09)

 Herman J. Russell, Sr. International Center for Entrepreneurship (Georgia State University)
 The Russell International Center for Entrepreneurship is dedicated to improving the chances for 21st century entrepreneurs. The center has three areas of activity with approximately equal emphasis: degree programs (graduate courses in entrepreneurship), worldwide knowledge creation, and engagement in the community through the Society of Entrepreneurs.

  Lang Center for Entrepreneurship (Columbia University) 
 
The mission of the Lang Center is to instill entrepreneurial thinking in all Columbia Business School students and to create a community of business practitioners with a life-long commitment to achieving social and economic progress through entrepreneurship. Besides integrating entrepreneurship throughout the core MBA curriculum, students are also offered a comprehensive program of specialized courses, labs, workshops and funding opportunities. Also, through participation in the Mentor Network, successful entrepreneurs can help MBA students with entrepreneurial aspirations to successfully launch and manage their own ventures.

 The Macquarie Christian Studies Institute, Australia

The Macquarie Institute offered programs in marketplace theology; however, they are not offering courses in 2009. Sign up for their newsletter or find out more. (information updated 7/09)

 Regent College, Canada

Regent College offers marketplace ministries courses at the Marketplace Institute.

 Research Valley Partnership
 
Founded out of Texas A & M University, the Research Valley Partnership is a network that seeks to expand businesses in order to better promote A & M and to build a database of former students with ties to corportate America. (link updated 7/09)

 Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development
 Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development is a consortium effort between Texas A & M International University, the University of Texas Pan-American, and the University of Texas-El Paso. The center works closely with all three universities – both students and faculty – in specific community-based activities designed to foster economic development and improve the standard of living in the border region.

 Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship (University of Kentucky)
 
The Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship offers consultation and a variety of business services (e.g., developing business plans) and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs in Central Kentucky and to alumni of the University of Kentucky. (link updated 7/09)

 Wheaton College, USA

Wheaton College has a Business as Mission research focus with collaboration of missions and economics faculties.

 Whitworth College, USA

Whitworth College offers courses related to BAM through its School of Global Commerce and Management.