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THE KELLEY CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

EDUCATING LEADERS TO THINK ENTREPRENEURIALLY

The Kelley Center for Entrepreneurship has one goal: to be THE professional development provider for South Dakota. With a network of regional and statewide resources, the Kelley Center can help DWU students and community members turn ideas into realities.

FOR DWU STUDENTS

Embrace your innovative side!

Regardless of your major, The Kelley Center for Entrepreneurship has something for you.

True entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers are needed in communities, organizations and businesses that want to build a successful future. Be a problem solver, someone who can look at old challenges in new ways, building solutions, and possibly, jobs.

We will provide you with the tools you will need to be ready for the challenges that come your way.

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FOR ACTIVE BUSINESSES

Take your organization further!

Regardless of your industry, The Kelley Center for Entrepreneurship offers adult and professional training for individuals and teams. Online or in-person training with flexible scheduling will fit your organizations needs. All coursework is designed for the adult learner with topics like conflict management, adaptive leadership, and coaching and mentoring in the workplace. 

Want to support your employees? Let the Kelley Center assist with individual degree completion, graduate-level courses and even specific power skill training.  

The new Leadership Accelerator

When you promote your best staff to supervisory roles, they have the technical skills they need to be successful. We can help them develop the leadership skills that will make their transition to that next level effective and efficient. The accelerator program is geared for new managers as well as those with years of experience in leadership. Enrollment is limited to 10 participants per session. 

Registration for Fall 2025 is now open. Class size limited to 9 for personalized attention and focus on each participant. Find details here.

Want to register and pay your registration fee?  Find our convenient registration and payment form here.

FOR START-UPS

Your dream starts today!

The Kelley Center for Entrepreneurship is the local site for the South Dakota Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which offers free business consulting services to students and community members.

This partnership allows new entrepreneurs to realize their dream of becoming a business owner or keeping their existing businesses on the cutting edge.

Our SBDC outreach provides professional, confidential and no-cost business consulting.

For more information about the South Dakota SBDC call 605-665-0751 or visit sdbusinesshelp.com.

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Let’s talk.

Start your journey into innovation by visiting with the director of The Kelley Center.

Jessica Dollahon, MBA

Assistant Director of the Kelley Center for Entrepreneurship | Assistant Professor of Management

Diana Goldammer, Ed.D.

Associate Professor | MBA Program Director | Director of the Kelley Center for Entrepreneurship
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