Chapman University - Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on February 3, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Leatherby Center Celebrates Record Growth & Community Impact, Driving Orange County’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Forward

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, February 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chapman University’s Ralph W. Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics has released new impact metrics showcasing its growing influence on innovation, education, and …

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Published on January 14, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Awarded Third Year of CalOSBA Funding to Expand OrangeCounty’s Only Innovation Hub

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Ralph W. Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics at Chapman University’s Argyros College of Business and Economics has been awarded a third year of funding from the …

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Published on December 9, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Leatherby Center’s Incubator Program Leads StarQuiz.AI Founder to CalOSBA Grant Success

ORANGE, MN, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Innovation often starts with a simple question. For Orange County entrepreneur Alp Can Cizem, that question was how to make learning more interactive, intelligent, and measurable. His …

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Published on November 18, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Empowering Affordable Housing: Leatherby Center Helps Community Entrepreneur Bring AI Innovation to Life

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For LaShonda Smith, a single mother and career consultant from Orange County, the journey toward entrepreneurship began with a question that wouldn’t leave her alone: Why do so many …

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Published on November 6, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Leatherby Center’s Mentor Program Thrives as More Community Entrepreneurs Seek Guidance to Grow Their Businesses

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since opening its doors to the wider community in late 2023, Chapman University’s Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics has seen exponential growth in its Mentor …

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Published on October 7, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Looks for Lease Launches B2B Platform Enabling Fashion Retailers to Offer Turnkey Circular Rental Experiences

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After nearly four years of development, Looks for Lease is officially launching its circular fashion platform: a technology-enabled B2B solution designed to help retailers transition into …

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Published on September 9, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

The Drop Launches in Irvine, Blending Circular Fashion, Resale Culture, and Student-Driven Retail Innovation

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new wave of retail is rising in Orange County, and it’s called The Drop. Founded by Chapman University entrepreneurship student and retail veteran Sean von Kaenel, The Drop is more than …

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Published on August 30, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Emprendedor@s Program, an Entrepreneurship 101 Class in Spanish, Held Graduation at Chapman University

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Asociación de Emprendedor@s (AdE), the Chapman University Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics, and U.S. Bank recognized 23 Orange County entrepreneurs who graduated …

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Published on August 26, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Chapman Student Launches Everleaf, a Startup Redefining Tea Culture, After Representing University in Boston Competition

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With a fresh take on an ancient ritual, Chapman University student Angelica Jauregui is turning tea into a modern lifestyle experience. Her startup, Everleaf, focuses on reimagining how …

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Published on August 12, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

The Portal at the Leatherby Center Builds Entrepreneurial Skills Through Real-World Media Projects with Local Startups

Student-run media initiative connects startups with creative talent, offering hands-on experience and affordable video storytelling. ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A student-led media venture is entering its second year …

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Published on July 29, 2025 - 17:28 GMT

Latina-Led Nonprofit Asociación de Emprendedor@s Celebrates Growth, Milestones, and SoCal Expansion

Local program for entrepreneurs teaching invaluable lessons about how to run a business, in Spanish. ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a region where monolingual Spanish-speaking communities are often excluded from …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Voice Translation App NEED2SAY Breaks Language Barriers to Improve Construction Job Site Safety and Save Lives

Important software application helps reduce construction site injuries, increases safety, and saves lives. ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In high-risk industries where clear communication can mean the difference between …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Chapman University’s Leatherby Center Hosts Future of Food Event: Exploring the Innovations Shaping Tomorrow’s Table

Discover Cutting-Edge Food Tech Trends, Network with Industry Experts, and Gain Insights from Forward-Thinking Entrepreneurs ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics at …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Chapman University’s Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Hosts Annual Panther Cage Pitch Competition

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics at Chapman University invites the community to attend the annual Panther Cage pitch competition on Friday, March 14. This …

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Published on March 4, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship’s Dr. Cynthia West Named Innovator of the Year at 2025 Women of Influence Awards

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Greater Irvine Chamber will honor Dr. Cynthia West, Director of the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics and Associate Professor at Chapman University, as Innovator …

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Published on February 11, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics Awarded Bank of America Grant to Bolster Community Programming

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, February 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics at Chapman University’s Argyros College of Business and Economics has received a $60,000 grant from Bank of America to scale …

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Published on January 28, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Chapman University’s Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Provides $500,000 to Startups with CalOSBA Innovation Grants

The center was also awarded a four-year, $1 million grant to support entrepreneurship ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics at Chapman University’s Argyros College …

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Published on December 2, 2024 - 15:00 GMT

Chapman University’s Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Presents 'The Future of Place: Innovation and Real Estate'

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, December 2, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics at Chapman University invites the community to join the final event of 2024 in its groundbreaking "Future of" series …

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Published on November 7, 2024 - 15:00 GMT

Chapman University’s Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Presents 'The Future of Transportation'

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, November 7, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chapman University’s Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics is excited to host “The Future of Transportation,” an engaging panel event exploring the revolutionary …

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Published on October 28, 2024 - 17:30 GMT

Chapman’s Leatherby Center Director Cynthia West Nominated for Orange County Business Journal's Women in Business Award

ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics at Chapman University is proud to announce that its director, Dr. Cynthia West, has been nominated for the Orange County …

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