MZUMBE UNIVERSITY
INTRODUCES ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAMP - 2017
By Dr Emmanuel Chao
Introduction
M
zumbe
University
organized and launched
the
entrepreneurship
camp for the first time in May 2017.
This was an important platform
for sharing, inspiring and paves the
way for positive change. The theme
for this year was share, be inspired
and grow. The event has brought
together scholars, entrepreneurs,
students, business firms, business
association and private as well as
public institutions to share knowledge
and provide the opportunity for
positive economic change. The event
took place at Mzumbe University-
Morogoro Campus. It involved
presentations, exhibitions, products
and a book launch.
Some of the notable companies/
institutions which participated in
the event were National Economic
Empowerment Council (NEEC),
Tanzania bureau of Standards (TBS),
SIDO, EFTA, BUNI (under COSTECH),
MAXCOM, PSF, RALEIGH, SUGECO,
KINSHAGA FOODS PRODUCTS &
COMPANIES,
FERNMARKETING,
BECAO (Bee Keeping Community
Organization), TCCIA, INSPIRE and
several other. Further, emerging
companies from Mzumbe University,
which are under the University’s
mentorship program, were able to
participate in the event by launching
their products and exhibitions.
A new book titled ‘’Secrets of Long-
Range Success in Career, Business and
Personal Development’’ written by Dr
Emmanuel Chao, who is a lecturer at
the Mzumbe University was among
a series of the products which were
launched in the event.
Mzumbe University Resource and
Incubation centre, which steered up
the formation for this event has been
a catalyst in ensuring that students
are graduating with both theoretical
and practical skills. The University
incubation centre started by the donor
funds from TIMBE project (under
the government of Netherlands)
but has managed to move well after
the project. The centre is facilitating
business mentorship and skills
building for students and surrounding
community.
The Vice Chancellor admiring a product of one participant a Mzumbe Alumni.
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