Scholarship program benefiting Minnesota businesses returns

Carlson Executive Education to help 10 small companies, nonprofits and entrepreneurs improve knowledge, business skills

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (08/18/2011) —Carlson Executive Education is awarding 10 scholarships, valued at up to $3,500 each, to Minnesota-based small businesses, nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurs who best articulate how their organization could overcome challenges or capitalize on opportunities by acquiring new knowledge and skills.

The scholarships can be used to explore a variety of topics taught at the Carlson School including finance, marketing, operations, strategy, leadership and personal performance improvement.

“Last year’s inaugural scholarship program was a great success,” said Mark Kizilos, assistant dean of Carlson Executive Education. “The scholarships enabled Minnesota businesses such as the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, Netgain Technology and the Jungle Theatre, to gain additional insights that will help them thrive. We hope 10 more organizations can benefit from our experts this year.”

Scholarship winners will be able to attend one of Carlson Executive Education’s open enrollment programs, which typically consist of two or three days of instruction.

The scholarship is available for small companies or nonprofits that have fewer than 100 employees, as well as individual entrepreneurs.

Recipients of the inaugural scholarship program included Atomic Learning, Belgrade Coop Association, Clinical Supplies Management, CLUES, CoreSpine Technologies, Engineered Products, Jungle Theater, Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, Netgain Technology and PlastiComp.

Visit carlsonschool.umn.edu/execed or to apply online. The deadline for scholarship applications is Dec. 9.

About Carlson Executive Education and the Carlson School of Management
For more than 40 years, Carlson Executive Education has helped area companies develop talent and solve real business problems by providing high-impact learning experiences. More than 250 Minnesota businesses turn to Carlson Executive Education each year to acquire the knowledge or skills their businesses need to succeed.

Carlson Executive Education is part of the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, which was established in 1919. Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Carlson School of Management is a recognized leader in business education and research. Its focus on experiential learning, international education and maintaining strong ties to the business community exemplify the school’s commitment to excellence. can be found at carlsonschool.umn.edu/execed.

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