{"id":143,"date":"2021-02-10T16:55:05","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T16:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/som\/?page_id=143"},"modified":"2026-05-11T14:45:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:45:06","slug":"zillion-solutions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/som\/hagerman-center\/zillion-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Zillion Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light mb-3\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2554\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/55\/files\/2025\/03\/Blue.UCEN_.jpg\" style=\"object-position:48% 53%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 53%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/55\/files\/2025\/03\/Blue.UCEN_.jpg 2560w, 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Zillion Solutions is a campuswide competition in which graduate, undergraduate, and dual-enrolled students of all majors (including undecided students), as well as Genesee County high school students, create a short video or slide deck describing their unique idea for a new product or service that solves a problem.<strong><br><br>Entering takes little time; investing a couple of<\/strong> minutes now can win you up to $4,250! The video can be a two-minute or less selfie. The slide deck should be five or fewer slides. Just follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1Rv9dyf7m3cJDhTODAZNdEF-y1osynEA1\/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=106751809302037815599&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">submission template<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Why Participate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prize pool of $13,875+ across approximately 40 awards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a great line to your resume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network and meet other entrepreneurs in UM-Flint and the Flint community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover h-auto\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default mt-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/55\/files\/2021\/09\/Ribbon-1-1024x509.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/55\/files\/2021\/09\/Ribbon-1-1024x509.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/55\/files\/2021\/09\/Ribbon-1-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/55\/files\/2021\/09\/Ribbon-1-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/55\/files\/2021\/09\/Ribbon-1.png 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The Hagerman Center is excited to award <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">dozens of prizes ranging from $75 to $3000<\/mark> to UM-Flint students for the 2026-27 academic year!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To get your idea off the ground, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.100kideas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>100K Ideas<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><strong>will give all participants extensive free help, normally costing $200<\/strong>.<br><br>\u201cIt\u2019s a really valuable experience because it gives you a chance to take an idea out of your head and put it into the world. You\u2019re not just thinking about solutions, you\u2019re actively shaping and communicating them.\u201d&nbsp;<br><em>&#8211; Jennifer Christel, 2025-26 Competition Finalist and First Runner Up&nbsp;<\/em><br><br><strong>Thank you to the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mott.org\/\"><strong>C.S. Mott Foundation<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><strong>for sponsoring Zillion Solutions!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Awards Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-85f4a5f3eaf018a1255faddcbe07934b\"><strong>High School Honorable Mention Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seven students from the high school division will each receive a $75 prize in recognition of their efforts. Honorable Mention recipients are acknowledged for their hard work and are not required to take any further action in the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Semifinalist Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\">There will be a minimum of three semifinalists from each UM-Flint school\/college and the high school division who will win a $200 prize. These individuals will be in the running to be the finalist and represent their school\/college during the university wide awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Finalists Awards<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">At least one student or team from each UM-Flint school\/college (e.g., College of Innovation and Technology, School of Nursing, School of Management, etc.), as well as Genesee County high schools or dual enrolled students is guaranteed to be one of ten finalists and win $300.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-12\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$300<\/strong> <strong>|<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/case\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College of Arts, Sciences &amp; Education<\/a> \u2013 (e.g., Arts; Behavioral Sciences; Education; Language\/Communication; Social Sciences\/Humanities, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>$300<\/strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College of Health Sciences<\/a> \u2013 (e.g., Social Work; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>$300<\/strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College of Innovation and Technology<\/a>\u2013 (e.g., Computer Sciences; Engineering; Physics, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>$300<\/strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/som\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School of Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"font-weight: bold;\">$300 | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/nursing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School of Nursing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$300 |<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geneseeisd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genesee County High Schools<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/k12\/deep-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dual Enrolled Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*The judges will select four additional teams from any division as finalists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>University Wide Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2 has-dark-color has-text-color\">The ten students or teams will then compete for thousands of dollars. <strong>One student\/student team can win $<strong><strong>4,250<\/strong><\/strong>!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$3,000<\/strong> \u2013 Grand Prize<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$2,000<\/strong> \u2013 First Runner up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$1000<\/strong> \u2013 Second Runner up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$750<\/strong> \u2013 Fan Favorite Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-dark-color has-text-color\"><em><em><em><em>All prizes are subject to financial aid requirements, and awards may be in the form of an all-purpose Amazon gift card. The winners must be enrolled in either summer 2026, fall 2026, or winter 2027 semesters, or be a current high school student.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Final Submission deadline: Feb. 25, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Announce Semifinalist winners: March 11, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Announce Finalist winners: March 25, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zillion Solutions Award Ceremony: <\/strong><strong>April 7, 2027 <\/strong><strong>from 5:30-7:30 p.m.<\/strong>, Riverfront Conference Center. <a href=\"http:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/zsceremony\">RSVP.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Submissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>General Rules &amp; Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can submit either:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a quick <strong>two minute or less video<\/strong> or,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a short <strong>five slide or fewer PowerPoint<\/strong>, the PowerPoint does <strong>not <\/strong>need to include voice over.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each team must include one or more students enrolled at UM-Flint during summer 2026, fall 2026, or winter 2027&nbsp;semesters, or a current high school student. No limit on group size or interdisciplinary collaborations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UM-Flint students (but not others) may be on more than one team.&nbsp; However, if a student is on more than one team that makes it to the finals, s\/he will have to choose one team with which to continue the competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The solution must be a product or service. The exact product or service can\u2019t already exist.&nbsp;It can, however,\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>be a minor modification to an existing product or service, if the modification more effectively solves a problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>be unique within a specific geographic area (e.g., Flint) where it is currently unavailable, even if it already exists in other areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Judging Criteria<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The solution clearly solves a problem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides a clear benefit over current competition\/alternative and is creative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative approach to an idea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Submission Format &amp; Guidelines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The selfie video must be less than two minutes or the slide deck must be five or fewer slides. Submitters who used slides and made it to the semifinals will need to replace the PowerPoint with a video. Videos should use an MP4 format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The suggested video\/slide structure is below and on the <a href=\"http:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">submission template<\/a>. Just follow along!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduce yourself: name(s), category (e.g., School of Management, College of Arts, Sciences and Education, etc.), class rank, (e.g., freshman, senior, master\u2019s student, etc.), and existing solutions that are similar to your idea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain your solution! What is the problem you are trying to solve, and how will your solution, idea, or innovation solve it?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are your goals?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons mb-3 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-25\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/zillionentry\">Submit Your Idea<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00274c\">Zillion Solutions FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can I submit more than one idea?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, there is no limit. You can increase your chances of winning by submitting as many ideas as you can think of.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Will the Hagerman Center help me launch my idea?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Absolutely! One of the main goals of the Hagerman Center is to connect you with advisory organizations that can help you go from an idea to a profitable business. In fact, free of charge, a local partner will help you take the next steps to launch your idea by providing invaluable suggestions. Select yes to &#8220;Would you like to be contacted regarding other resources, including competitions, to help you pursue this or other entrepreneurial ideas?&#8221; when submitting your Zillion Solutions idea. Also, consider taking <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16082&amp;hl=EIM+240&amp;returnto=search\">EIM 240, Introduction to Entrepreneurship<\/a>. The course is open to students from all disciplines with at least sophomore standing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Will the Hagerman Center help me protect my idea?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes! Anyone from the Hagerman Center who views or judges your entry to determine whether it makes it to the finals signs a confidentiality agreement. If you make it to the finals, we will provide information suggesting easy ways to help protect your ideas.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>I hate seeing myself on video; is there a way to avoid this?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes! Just use a slide deck (e.g., PowerPoint). It should be no more than five slides and very simple. It DOES NOT need to include a voice-over. Last year, many finalists used PowerPoint.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can I use the prize money however I want?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes! However, we strongly encourage you to use the winnings to start the venture. After all, if your idea is promising enough to win, why not try to parlay your winnings into hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars? All prizes are subject to financial aid requirements and awards may be in the form of an all-purpose Amazon gift card.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What are the relevant dates?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fall Semester Submission Drawing:<\/strong> Submissions made between Aug. 24 and Dec. 12, 2026 will be eligible for a gift card drawing, with two winners each receiving $100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Submission deadline:<\/strong> Feb. 25, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Announce Semifinalist winners:<\/strong> March 11, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Announce Finalist winners:<\/strong> March 25, 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zillion Solutions Award Ceremony:<\/strong> April 7, 2027 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Riverfront Conference Center. <a href=\"http:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/zsceremony\">RSVP<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Who is eligible?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>All UM-Flint students, including undergraduate, master&#8217;s and Ph.D. students, as well as Genesee County high school students, who are enrolled during the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, or Winter 2027 semester. In addition, each team can have non-UM-Flint students, including alumni, but must include at least one UM-Flint student.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>I graduate before winter semester, can I still submit my idea?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes! If you are an undergraduate, master&#8217;s or Ph.D. student enrolled during summer 2026, fall 2026, or winter 2027 semester you are eligible to participate in Zillion Solutions, even if you have already graduated.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How many\/few members can be on a team?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Teams may be any size, including teams of one person.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can I be on more than one team?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes! UM-Flint and high school students may choose to be on more than one team. However, if more than one of their teams makes it to the finals, the students will have to choose which team they will stay on.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can I submit more than one video?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>We strongly encourage it! Why not double, triple, or even quadruple your chances of winning?<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What if my team contains members from more than one school\/college within UM-Flint?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>On the submission form, checkboxes for each school or college that you have members in.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What if I am an undecided major?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Take your best guess as to what you think you might major in, and check the most appropriate box.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a question that wasn&#8217;t mentioned? Email us at <a href=\"mailto:hagermancenter@umich.edu\">hagermancenter@umich.edu<\/a> for help!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:40px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/55\/files\/2021\/09\/SOM.5.jpg\" alt=\"A female student smiles as she sits at a classroom desk. She has medium-length, light-brown hair, and she is wearing black and white business attire, including a thin scarf. In the foreground sit two similarly dressed students who are looking down at their desks. In the background is a blue wall.\" class=\"wp-image-411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/55\/files\/2021\/09\/SOM.5.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/55\/files\/2021\/09\/SOM.5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-5 has-primary-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(18.959px, 1.185rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.863), 30px);px\"><strong>Interested in Entrepreneurship?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16082&amp;hl=EIM+240&amp;returnto=search\"><strong>Introduction to Entrepreneurship: EIM240<\/strong><\/a>! 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