JULY 1, 2024 – JUNE 30, 2025 IMPACT REPORT
CENTERS FOR OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT
LETTER FROM THE SENIOR DIRECTOR THE CENTERS FOR OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT AT THE
and global business engagement while strengthening CSU’s role
Across SBDC and EAN, economic impact continued to accelerate,
MONTE AHUJA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS proudly present
in regional economic development.
with substantial gains in clients served, capital formation, sales
the 2024–2025 Impact Report, celebrating another year of meaningful contributions to students, faculty, alumni, entrepreneurs, and the broader business community.
This year, the Weston Ideation Lab continued to support campuswide innovation through programs including the Morgan Startup Grant, Every Artist Is a Startup, Engineering Capstone
growth, and job creation. The Professional Development Center expanded its catalog to more than 330 online programs and over 27 in‑person and hybrid courses, serving 300+ learners pursuing industry‑recognized credentials.
Our collective work spans the Professional Development
collaborations, the Community + Innovation + Technology
Center, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC),
Hackathon (rebranding in 2026 as the Community Innovation
On behalf of the Centers for Outreach and Engagement, thank
the Global Business Center & Export Assistance Network
Challenge), the LIFT Program (Leadership & Innovation Fellows
you for your ongoing collaboration, investment, and belief in our
(EAN), and the Weston Ideation Lab. Together, these units
for Transformation), Show Her the Money, Idea Labs, StartUp
mission. We look forward to another year of growth, impact, and
help drive workforce advancement, entrepreneurial growth,
Vikes and the Summer Accelerator Internship Program.
shared success. COLETTE HART SENIOR DIRECTOR, CENTERS FOR OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT
CENTERS FOR OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
GLOBAL BUSINESS CENTER
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SBDC (SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER)
SBDC EAN (EXPORT ASSISTANCE NETWORK)
WESTON IDEATION LAB
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC) PROGRAM REACH
27+
In-Person + Hybrid Classes
330+
UNIQUE CERTIFICATION COURSES (21 TOTAL) 1
Accounts Payable Manager Certification
11 CompTIA Network+ Certification Training
2
Accounts Payable Specialist Certification
12 CompTIA Security+ Certification Training
3
Accounts Payable Specialist Certification with Microsoft Excel
13 CompTIA SecurityX Certification Training
4
Cisco CCNA Certification Training
5
CompTIA A+ Certification Training
6
CompTIA Certification Training: A+, Network+, Security+
7
CompTIA Certification Training: Network+, Security+
8
CompTIA Certification Training: TECH+ and A+
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CompTIA Certification Training: TECH+, A+, Network+, Security+
14 IC3 Certification in Digital Literacy (GS6) 15 ISC2 Governance, Risk & Compliance Certification 16 Microsoft Access Certification Training 17 Microsoft Azure Dual Certification Boot Camp
Online Classes
18 CompTIA A+ Prep 1: Hardware
300+
19 CompTIA A+ Prep 2: Software
Students Taught
10 CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Training
20 CompTIA A+ Prep 3: Network/Security 21 CompTIA A+ Prep Series
CENTERS FOR OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
GLOBAL BUSINESS CENTER
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SBDC (SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER)
SBDC EAN (EXPORT ASSISTANCE NETWORK)
WESTON IDEATION LAB
CSUBizProDev csubiz-professional-development-center
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SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
(SBDC)
DATA F RO M O C TO BE R 1, 2024 T H RO U G H S E P T E M BE R 30, 2025
SMALL BUSINESS
CLIENTS
365 Total Clients
89 Long Term Clients
4.7
32
$2.3
$6.2
4
Jobs Created
Average Advising Hours Per Client
1,730
MILLION Capital Formation
Contact and Prep Hours
MILLION Sales Growth
Businesses Starts
CENTERS FOR OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
GLOBAL BUSINESS CENTER
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SBDC (SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER)
SBDC EAN (EXPORT ASSISTANCE NETWORK)
WESTON IDEATION LAB
CSUOHIOSBDC
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GLOBAL BUSINESS CENTER / EXPORT ASSISTANCE NETWORK
(SBDC EAN)
DATA F RO M O C TO BE R 1, 2024 T H RO U G H S E P T E M BE R 30, 2025
CSU SBDC EAN PERFORMANCE VS GOALS
STATEWIDE CONTRIBUTION
315 122 26.2%
$
20.611
Long Term Clients
Long Term Clients Reporting Impact
Capital Infusion
CSU share: 44%
CSU share: 41%
CSU share: 26.2%
CSU share: 15%
3,993
30.062 MILLION
Advising Hours
Sales Increases
CSU share: 44%
CSU share: 71%
Long‑Term Clients: 50 (Goal 95) > 53%
MILLION
Total Clients Counseled
$
Clients: 140 (Goal 150) > 93%
Advising Hours: 1,741 (Goal 1,750) > 99% Jobs Created: 66 (Goal 25) > 264% Capital Infusion: $3.011MM (Goal $3MM) > 100%
149 974 Jobs Created
Jobs Retained
CSU share: 44%
CSU share: 49%
Sales Increases: $21.393MM (Goal $12MM) > 178% Jobs Retained: 479 (Goal 200) > 240% LT Clients Reporting Impact: 50% (Goal 45%) > 111%
CENTERS FOR OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
GLOBAL BUSINESS CENTER
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SBDC (SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER)
SBDC EAN (EXPORT ASSISTANCE NETWORK)
WESTON IDEATION LAB
CSUBizGlobal/ csubiz-global-business-center
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WESTON IDEATION LAB FUELING INNOVATION: GIVING, GUIDANCE & GROWTH CSU’s entrepreneurial ecosystem thrives on impactful mentorship and compelling storytelling, empowering student innovators at every stage of their journey.
2024-25
KEY PROGRAMS • Community + Innovation + Technology Hackathon (rebranding in 2026 as the Community Innovation Challenge) • Every Artist Is a Startup
RISING VIKES Celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of CSU students and alumni who transform bold ideas into real-world impact. Through personal stories and project spotlights, Rising Vikes showcases the creativity, determination, and resilience driving each venture. This initiative inspires the CSU community, sparks bold thinking, and proves that meaningful innovation begins right here on campus.
MENTOR MONTHLY
• Engineering Capstone
Actionable insights from experienced mentors guide student entrepreneurs through
• Idea Labs • LIFT Program (Leadership & Innovation Fellows for Transformation)
every stage of their journey. Each edition features expertise from professionals connected to the Weston Ideation Lab—offering practical advice, hard-earned lessons, and inspiration to spark ideas, overcome start-up challenges, and accelerate growth.
• Morgan Startup Grant
By expanding networks and building confidence, Mentor Monthly equips aspiring innovators with the guidance they need to turn bold ideas into lasting impact
• Show Her the Money
Together, Rising Vikes and Mentor Monthly create a holistic support system that fuels innovation, accelerates student success, and strengthens CSU’s entrepreneurial community.
• Startup Vikes • Summer Accelerator Internship Program
The Weston Ideation Lab continued to serve as CSU’s central hub for innovation, interdisciplinary creativity, and early-stage venture development. More than 2,000 students, faculty, staff, and alumni engaged with programs representing hundreds of majors across all CSU colleges.
CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
GLOBAL BUSINESS CENTER
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SBDC (SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER)
SBDC EAN (EXPORT ASSISTANCE NETWORK)
WESTON IDEATION LAB
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OUR TEAM
COLETTE HART
MEGHAN SALKIN
KATIE VAN DYKE
NATE WARD
SENIOR DIRECTOR CENTERS FOR OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CENTERS FOR OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
DIRECTOR SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
DIRECTOR SBDC EXPORT ASSISTANCE NETWORK
LYNN BUCHINSKY
DAVID DELGADO
AMANDA HO
CHRIS LEES
NIKI SPENCER
MANAGER WESTON IDEATION LAB
TRADE COUNSELOR SBDC EXPORT ASSISTANCE NETWORK
COORDINATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
TRADE COUNSELOR SBDC EXPORT ASSISTANCE NETWORK
MARKETING ADVISOR SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
CENTERS FOR OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
GLOBAL BUSINESS CENTER
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SBDC (SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER)
SBDC EAN (EXPORT ASSISTANCE NETWORK)
WESTON IDEATION LAB
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CENTERS FOR OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
GLOBAL BUSINESS CENTER
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SBDC (SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER)
SBDC EAN (EXPORT ASSISTANCE NETWORK)
WESTON IDEATION LAB