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Entrepreneurship Kick-Off | Fall 2026

CONNECTING IDEAS, PEOPLE, AND OPPORTUNITIES.

Start the semester with fresh ideas and new connections as students, entrepreneurs, and community partners gather to explore opportunities, share inspiration, and strengthen El Paso’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

| 👥 Networking | 🤝 Entrepreneurial Resources | 🍕 Pizza & Giveaways |

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Entrepreneurship Kick-Off Fall 2026 flyer: Thursday, Sept. 3, 11AM-2PM, El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center

Entrepreneurship Kick-Off | SPRING 2026 RECAP

Building Networks, Sparking Innovation.

On February 5th, students and entrepreneurs came together at the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center to celebrate innovation, community, and Miner spirit.

| 👥 240 Check-ins | 🤝 13 Organizations | 🍕 Pizza & Giveaways |

Students and staff hold signs like Dream Team and Future Founder at the Spring 2026 Entrepreneurship Kick-Off

Entrepreneurship Kick-Off | Fall 2025 Recap

Building Networks, Sparking Innovation.

On September 9, students and entrepreneurs came together at the El Paso Natural Gas Conference Center to celebrate innovation, community, and Miner spirit.

| 👥 156 Students | 🤝 13 Organizations | 🍕 Pizza & Giveaways |

Mike Loya Center team group photo in front of a Building Futures Through Entrepreneurship presentation screen

Photo collage of students visiting resource tables and networking at the 2025 Entrepreneurship Kick-Off

Thank you for making
the Kick-Offs events a success!

Map showing the Mike Loya Center location at The University of Texas at El Paso.

CONNECT WITH US!

601 Circle Dr.
Prospect Hall, Room 320
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 747-5051
loyacenter@utep.edu