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.

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Get Career Advising

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

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Enter the BE Resource Portal

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!

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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. 

  • Chicago Business Trek Orientation (Tuesday, April 21st 2026, 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm CDT)

    Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:33pm
    When: Tuesday, April 21st 2026, 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm CDT Location: Warch Campus Center, 127 - Parrish Private Dining Room, 711 East Boldt Way, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911, United States Mandatory, brief orientation for students who applied to the 2026 Chicago Business Trek.Select only one of the orientations offered!  First orientation is Tuesday, April 21 at 12:15pm. Second orientation is Wednesday, April 22 at 4:30pm. Third orientation is Friday, April 24 at 12:30pm.

  • Chicago Business Trek Orientation 2 (Wednesday, April 22nd 2026, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm CDT)

    Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:24pm
    When: Wednesday, April 22nd 2026, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm CDT Location: Alice G. Chapman Hall, Conference Room - Alice G. Chapman Room 202, 724 East Alton Street, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911, United States Mandatory, brief orientation for students who applied to the 2026 Chicago Business Trek.Select only one of the orientations offered!  First orientation is Tuesday, April 21 at 12:15pm. Second orientation is Wednesday, April 22 at 4:30pm. Third orientation is Friday, April 24 at 12:30pm.

  • Chicago Business Trek Orientation 3 (Friday, April 24th 2026, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm CDT)

    Mon, 03/16/2026 - 12:55pm
    When: Friday, April 24th 2026, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm CDT Location: Alice G. Chapman Hall, Conference Room - Alice G. Chapman Room 202, 724 East Alton Street, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911, United States Mandatory, brief orientation for students who applied to the 2026 Chicago Business Trek.Select only one of the orientations offered!  First orientation is Tuesday, April 21 at 12:15pm. Second orientation is Wednesday, April 22 at 4:30pm. Third orientation is Friday, April 24 at 12:30pm.

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.

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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.

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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: