Reason Established: Established in 1999 to provide encouragement, education, networking and assistance to entrepreneurially-minded students, faculty and Texas businesses, the Center is part of Mays Business School's Department of Management. The Center enhances student education through campus speakers, competitions, work experiences and financial support. The Texas A&M faculty and Office of Technology Commercialization benefit from the Center's educational programs, extensive business community network and the entrepreneurial services. The Center also reaches out to the state's business community offering educational programs, business assistance and access to University resources. The Center is supported by corporate and individual members and sponsors who believe in the value of an entrepreneurial education program and the value of Texas businesses working with Texas A&M University. Contact: 845-4882; 430 Wehner; 4221 TAMU; <> [pdf of documents on file]