VITA Volunteers Needed (Spring 2027)
Deadline to apply is November 6th, 2026
Vendors Market
October 28, 2026 - 11AM - 3PM
The CSUSB Entrepreneurship Club is excited to host their upcoming Student Vendors Market! The Vendor Markets provide CSUSB students with an opportunity to showcase their creativity, promote their businesses, and sell their products while gaining hands-on entrepreneurial experience.
All are welcome. Come by and shop, explore and discover the amazing products from our talented CSUSB student entrepreneurs! While vendor opportunities are reserved for CSUSB students, out market is open to the entire public. Bring friends and family and support student-owned businesses, and help our campus entrepreneurs turn their passions into thriving businesses.
CSUSB's Student Vendors Market hosted by the Entrepreneurship Club will take place on Coyote Walkway in front of SMSU North on October 28th, 2026 from 11AM - 3PM. (Parking is $10 for those who do not have a parking pass).
SEE YOU THERE!
STUDENTS: APPLY AS A VENDORHAVE QUESTIONS?
HR Forum
November 3, 2026 - 12PM
The Jack H. Brown College of Business & Public Administration (JHBC) is collaborating with the Inland Empire Chapter of American Society for Public Administration (IE ASPA) and the CSUSB Student Chapter of Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) to bring this years 2026 HR Forum to campus and in-person!
The upcoming forum will discuss "Navigating Your Early Career," where industry professionals will share insights, strategies, and practical advice for building a successful career foundation. Learn how to develop key professional skills, explore growth opportunities, and confidently navigate the challenges and transitions of the early career journey.
Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch Competition Semi-Finals
November 5, 2026 - 5PM
The ideas are bold. The pitches are fast. The stakes are rising.
Join us on Wednesday, November 5, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Garner Holt Productions in Redlands for the 2026 Garner Holt Student Fast Pitch Competition Semi-Finals, where approximately 15 to 20 student entrepreneurs will take the stage to pitch their business ideas, startup concepts, and innovative solutions.
This is where the competition gets real.
Semi-finalists will have just minutes to capture the attention of judges, showcase their entrepreneurial potential, and compete for a chance to advance. Attendees will get a front-row look at the next wave of student innovation while connecting with students, faculty, mentors, community partners, and entrepreneurship supporters.
Seats are limited, and this is one of the most exciting moments of the competition season. Don’t miss the chance to see which student founders rise to the top.
Speaker Series: From Refugee to CFO: Lessons in Leadership, Resilience, and Reinvention
November 12, 2026 - 5PM
What does it take to overcome adversity and build a successful career? Join us for "From Refugee to CFO: Lessons in Leadership, Resilience, and Reinvention," an inspiring session exploring resilience, leadership, education, and the power of perseverance.
Featured Speaker: Matthew Do, MBA
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer, Collectors Firearms
Matthew Do’s journey from arriving in the United States as a refugee from Vietnam to becoming a successful executive is a powerful story of resilience and reinvention. A graduate of California State University, San Bernardino, Matthew has more than 30 years of executive leadership experience across multiple industries.
In this session, Matthew will share the personal and professional lessons that shaped his career, including navigating adversity, embracing failure, leading with integrity, and investing in lifelong learning.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear an inspiring story and gain valuable insights for your own leadership and professional journey!
Spirit of the Entrepreneur
November 12, 2026
In 2003, the Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship at California State University San Bernardino, founded the annual "Spirit of the Entrepreneur" Awards Program in the Inland Empire. Now in its 24th year, the awards are a reflection of our passionate belief that the Inland Empire community should honor and reward the entrepreneurial men and women who innovate, take risks and build businesses that contribute significantly to our local economy.
JHBC Business Career & Internship Fair
March 2nd, 2027 - SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE - the Jack H. Brown College of Business & Public Administration will host its Business Career & Internship Fair on March 2nd, 2027. More details will be displayed here once available and an RSVP form for students will be available in the Spring semester. Stay tuned.