One of Lawrence University's most popular and multi-faceted career communities. Explore the wide world of Business and the exciting world of Entrepreneurship in this career community.

Business is a broad term encompassing careers in consulting, finance, banking, real estate, business operations, management, marketing, human resources, and insurance. Entrepreneurship also encompasses a wide range of careers, but generally refers to identifying a need and starting a business or enterprise to fill that void. Roles in a “start-up” environment can span many industries and job functions.  A common factor in entrepreneurial careers is fast-paced, ambiguous environments where you move rapidly from idea to action. 

Business & Entrepreneurship students working on business pitch with advisors in B&E Center Board Room

Business & Entrepreneurship Center


Lawrence is forming strategic partnerships with community organizations to develop innovative living-learning spaces where students can collaborate with businesses and non-profits for hands-on experiential learning.

Meet with Grace Kutney, the dedicated advisor for the business and entrepreneurship community.

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Already joined the BE career community? Go to the BE Resource Portal. You'll also find career-specific resources related to business and entrepreneurship, such as consulting, finance, sports administration, investment banking, human resources, marketing and more!

Career Development Resources 

Don't know how to start looking for an internship or job? Need help writing a resume or cover letter? Check out these useful guides.

Lawrence students won first place at The Pitch. They are posing with their trophy.

Workshops and Programs

Upcoming events pulled directly from Handshake will appear below. 

  • AmplifyME! Banking Technical Workshop (Tuesday, November 11th 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST)

    Wed, 10/29/2025 - 3:52pm
    When: Tuesday, November 11th 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST Location: Virtual The AmplifyME Banking Technical Workshopgives students the chance to experience life as ajunior GCIB analyst and gain the technical skillsneeded to succeed in investment banking.What to expect: Hands-On Training: Work on real-worldtransactions and company case studies.• Key Technical Skills: Learn Excel modelling,three-statement analysis, and core valuationmethods such as DCF and ComparableCompany Analysis.• Step-by-Step Support: Expert trainerguidance, easy-to-follow videos, and color codedmaterials make the session accessibleto everyone, no matter your background.• Career Insights: Understand what recruiterslook for in technical assessments and howto stand out in the Bank of Americarecruitment process.
  • Blackstone Multi Asset Investing & Blackstone Credit and Insurance Spotlight Webinar (Tuesday, November 11th 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST)

    Tue, 10/14/2025 - 12:45pm
    When: Tuesday, November 11th 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST Location: Virtual We will be hosting a Blackstone Multi Asset Investing & Blackstone Credit and Insurance Spotlight Webinar on Tuesday, November 11th from 4:00-5:00pm ET, and we encourage you to join if you are interested in learning more! We will cover who we are as a firm, provide overviews of these business groups, explain what our programs entail, outline the recruiting process, discuss what you should expect to get out of the programs, etc.  While our webinars are open to all students, the information provided will be geared toward undergraduate students exploring internship opportunities for Summer 2027 (graduation date of Fall 2027 – Spring 2028). There are no application requirements to attend our webinars, but attendance will be noted. Please note that registering for these informational webinars does not constitute an application for employment, and participation does not guarantee an interview or employment. Individuals interested in applying for a position with Blackstone should visit our Careers Website for additional information. For any questions, please contact our team at CampusRecruiting@Blackstone.com We look forward to your attendance! 
  • Learn About Growth Opportunities at Republic Finance in Sales Management (Wednesday, November 12th 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST)

    Wed, 08/20/2025 - 9:05am
    When: Wednesday, November 12th 2025, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST Location: Virtual We will deliver a presentation on our company and what we have to offer to prospective students looking to join a leader in the consumer finance industry! We will hold questions and go over next steps at the end!Republic Finance is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in our industry! Known for our incomparable customer service, we have assisted our customers in meeting their personal finance goals for more than 70 years. We specialize in providing a variety of consumer loans and flexible lending options to more than 300,000 customers in over 250 communities across the US. We are continuing to grow new customer relationships each day and are expanding our branch network into more states each year. We are proud to say that our branch location presence combined with our online offerings to our customers has put us on the national stage!In addition to our commitment to customer service, Republic Finance is just as committed to our employees. We are a company that offers growth opportunities and rewards success. We are also passionate about giving back to the communities we serve and are proud supporters of multiple charities such as JDRF and the American Cancer Society. In a nutshell, Republic Finance's company culture is about helping customers, investing in our employee's future, and ensuring that our overall performance makes an impact on our community.Our primary opportunity for new grads is our Assistant Branch Manager program. We typically have many openings available in our various cities across the US. The Assistant Branch Manager (ABM) position offers on-the-job training with an opportunity to be promoted into Management within 18-24 months! As an ABM you will be developing your skills in leadership, sales and customer service, branch operations, and people management. Republic Finance also offers a full benefits package including (but not limited to): health, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off (PTO). Republic Finance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. We cannot provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses.

Internship Spotlight 

Lawrence has existing partnerships with local and national arts organizations, such as: 

Breakthrough logo

Breakthrough is a strategic transportation partner empowering shippers with data, technology, and market knowledge to reduce cost, create fair partnerships, and improve transportation network efficiency and sustainability. They've hired interns from Lawrence multiple times over the past several summers. 

Explore more internship opportunities with existing partners.

Get funding for internships

As a Lawrence student, you're eligible to apply for funding to support summer internships. Funding can help defray transportation costs, living expenses, and more so you can pursue opportunities that will expand your classroom learning and help you acquire important transferrable skills for future success.

Relevant Student Organizations 

Joining a student organization can connect you with peers with similar interests and goals. Get involved, learn, experience, and give back. 

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Alumni Connections

Alumni can offer invaluable insights into your fields of interest and provide career advice to help you reach your goals.  

These Lawrence alumni are currently working in the visual or performing arts:

Connect with Lawrence Alumni on LUAA on LinkedIn for an informational interview.

Not sure where or how to start with an informational interview? We've got your back!

Professional Associations

Professional associations are a great source of field-specific information, career path ideas, and networking contacts. Examples of associations for visual and performing artists: