Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation FCE+I is a Montclair State University resource that provides training and mentorship to aspiring entrepreneurs. We serve both student and community creators!

The mission of the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is to blur the line of where the campus ends and the entrepreneurial community begins. Besides our curriculum, we host about 10 events each year that are free and open to the public. Learn more about our events at: https://www.meetup.com/montclair-entrepreneurs/ We also are the founders and managers of WomenEntrepreneurshipWee

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The Feliciano Center was created to enhance entrepreneurship education at Montclair State University by creating an environment where students unleash their talent for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial drive. This environment will provide students the opportunity to create and develop ideas that turn into real products or services, and ultimately pitch those products and services to successful entrepreneurs. Students will become entrepreneurs. Although situated in the university's Feliciano School of Business, the entrepreneurship experience will be available to every student on campus. One of the underlying tenets of the Center’s mission and vision is that every individual has the capacity to be creative and to innovate and solve problems. The Center offers a certificate and minor in entrepreneurship that is open to any student. Business students can pursue our concentration in entrepreneurship. Our curriculum is highly interactive, rigorous and experiential. The program exposes students to a process that strengthens their innovative and creative capacities and that enables them to apply these attributes to the enterprise creation protocol and toward the development of viable business models/solutions. Our courses guide students through real-life entrepreneurial experiences.

This summer, we’re refreshing our signature program, Ignite Entrepreneurs ⚡️Here’s a sneak peek at our video shoots over...
06/12/2026

This summer, we’re refreshing our signature program, Ignite Entrepreneurs ⚡️
Here’s a sneak peek at our video shoots over the past few weeks in our new Content Creation studio 🤩

Interested in learning more about Ignite Entrepreneurs, programming to start and build sustainable businesses? Comment IGNITE below ⬇️ And if you’re an Ignite alum, share your favorite part of the program!

Featuring:
Jimmy Newson
Josh Jacobs
Deepti Sharma | Keynote Speaker
Nakeicha Wilson
ActLikeaLadyThinkLikeaBoss
Creative Agency for Unstoppable Brands
Red Root Marketing
ASE Group - Al-Nesha Jones,CPA

Congratulations to our Creative Development and Innovation Strategist,  on her Times Square debut! 🎉Annie graduated ’s M...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to our Creative Development and Innovation Strategist, on her Times Square debut! 🎉

Annie graduated ’s Milestone Makers program last week for her business, , a visual support creation platform for parents and professionals to help children learn routines, procedures, and care, with characters that look like them. She was selected as 1 of 13 global founders building boldly across HealthTech.

Prior to her role at the Center, Annie credits her early entrepreneurship education to our Ignite Entrepreneurs program in 2022, as well as her experience participating in (and winning) Pitch Day 2023. Aside from her work with student engagement and social media at the Center, she is a content creation and visual branding mentor for our Ignite Entrepreneurs program, and grad, class of 2017!

Congratulations on this milestone, Annie! We're cheering you on! 👏

Creating content for your business this summer? You should ☀️
And it doesn’t have to take over your schedule (or your bu...
06/05/2026

Creating content for your business this summer? You should ☀️
And it doesn’t have to take over your schedule (or your budget).

Drop your questions, or the things holding you back from creating content, in the comments, and we’ll help you troubleshoot 👇

Here are 3 quick tips to get started:

💡 Lighting
✔️ Use natural light from a window
✔️ Film outside in the early morning or late afternoon for softer lighting
✔️ A simple ring light from Amazon can go a long way

🎬 Background
✔️ Blank walls work great
✔️ Choose a space that matches your brand vibe
✔️ Use Cinematic Mode on iPhone for a blurred background look
✔️ Avoid loud or distracting places when filming

🗣️ Topic
✔️ Keep videos short and focused
✔️ Have 1 clear takeaway
✔️ End with a simple call to action
(Example: comment, follow, message you, visit your site, etc.)

You don't need a studio setup to start showing up consistently. Your phone, good light, and a clear message are enough to begin 🎥

06/04/2026

An MVP, or Minimum Viable Product, is the most basic, functional version of a new product that contains just enough core features to attract early adopters and validate a business idea.

, an Ignite Entrepreneurs instructor, shares her take on why an MVP is one of the most important steps you can take in an early stage business 👏

Summer markets are crowded, competitive, and overstimulating    😵‍💫 which means even great businesses can get overlooked...
05/29/2026

Summer markets are crowded, competitive, and overstimulating 😵‍💫 which means even great businesses can get overlooked when their booth setup isn’t working for them.

The reality? Most shoppers decide whether to stop at your table within seconds. 🛍️

If this quick guide gave you new ideas, join us for our upcoming virtual Power Hour presented by Jamie Stec on Tuesday, June 2nd.

Whether you’re preparing for your first vendor event or refining your setup after years of vending, this session is designed to help you stand out more confidently and make the most of every market opportunity.

💥 Bonus: Need 1:1 help? 💥 We’ve got you covered.  Workshop attendees qualify for free personalized mentorship to take their table to the next level.

Save your seat at the link in bio 🎟️
MSU Student? DM us for your free ticket ➡️

Now’s your chance for a little self-promotion 😉Drop your 1-sentence pitch in the comments 💬 because chances are, someone...
05/19/2026

Now’s your chance for a little self-promotion 😉

Drop your 1-sentence pitch in the comments 💬 because chances are, someone following us needs exactly what your business offers.

Tell us:
✔️ What you do
✔️ Who you help
✔️Why it matters

You never know who’s watching, connecting, or ready to support your work!

What makes people stop, shop, and remember you? 🛍️ If you’re popping up at vendor markets this summer, this is a Power H...
05/14/2026

What makes people stop, shop, and remember you? 🛍️ If you’re popping up at vendor markets this summer, this is a Power Hour you can’t miss!

🗓️ Join us Tuesday, June 2 from noon-1pm for a virtual workshop to set you up for success:

✅ Learn strategic product placement
✅ Uncover visual merchandising secret
✅ Explore shopper psychology
✅ Unlock engagement strategies that convert browsers into buyers
✅ See budget-friendly display solutions that make your table impossible to ignore.

💥 Bonus: Need 1:1 help? 💥 We’ve got you covered.  Workshop attendees qualify for free personalized mentorship to take their table to the next level.

Save your seat at the link in bio 🎟️
MSU Student? DM us for your free ticket 🧑‍🎓➡️

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1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, NJ
07043

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