Student Consulting Services
Flyer Consulting
A core component of the GWDI's strategy is to support community ventures and Flyer Consulting provides services free of charge to Greater West Dayton nonprofits and underrepresented founders of 501(c)3 organizations. Starting in 2021 Flyer Consulting will also begin to provide business solutions to for-profit firms. Flyer Consulting is a student-run organization based within UD's L. William Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. They provide complimentary business consulting to nonprofit organizations with specializations in marketing, business development, and technical solutions.
Student Support
The 2021 Princeton Review rankings ranked UD's undergraduate entrepreneurship program 38th in the country, as only one of two programs in Ohio to claim a spot on the list. This is now the 16th year that our program has been ranked in the Top 50. Our students are well positioned to add value to local businesses and nonprofits.
The management capstone course (MGT 430) provides free opportunities for local startups, established small businesses, social enterprises, and/or nonprofits to receive consultation and project deliverables from senior students who draw upon prior coursework in the entrepreneurship program.
Given that UD’s entrepreneurship students typically double major, each team has a multi-disciplinary skill set, and can address a wide variety of business problems. In the past, student teams have worked on market validation projects, capital investment, marketing and operational challenges. Students are paired with a local mentor, a local entrepreneur, and/or executive who helps coach them through the project.
FE Digital
FE Digital is a full-service digital agency devoted to helping small businesses, organizations, and startups expand their reach through strategic, data-driven marketing solutions. As a venture of Flyer Enterprises, FE Digital is a student-based web development firm that comprises computer science, graphic design, digital media, business, and engineering students. The biggest advantage to community entrepreneurs is that our services will cost you 50% less than other agencies. As students, FE Digital brings fresh and bold innovative ideas to set the standard for intuitive web design.