Student to Business Initiative | Labovitz School of Business and Economics

The Student to Business Initiative (SBI) is a program that connects student teams and businesses to address a specific issue.

SBI enhances the relationship between academia and small businesses in our region by developing experiential learning opportunities for our students while aiding and strengthening our business community. Students collaborate with businesses on Marketing, Accounting, Organizational Management, and Consumer Behavior issues.

The SBI program has assisted a wide variety of businesses since its inception in 1993. Past participating businesses include Animal Allies, Cirrus, Frost River, Idea Drilling, Joynes Ben Franklin, Old World Meats, and many more.

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LSBE 219
1318 Kirby Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
United States

How does this benefit your company?

Access to Resources
Business students in upper-division courses directly apply what they are learning in their classes to your business plan and model. All projects are overseen by a faculty advisor with industry experience.

Cost-Effective
The services are offered at no cost to your business. There is an application process to help determine whether our students are the right fit for your business objectives.

Build Community Relationships
The initiative enhances the relationship between academia and small businesses by developing experiential learning opportunities for students that aid and strengthen our business community.