鈥淪tudents taking this class, even non-business majors, should gain a greater appreciation for the role the entrepreneur plays in the economy and wealth creation,鈥� said Hall. 鈥淓ntrepreneurs create jobs, jobs enable prosperity.鈥�

The focus of the entrepreneurship class will be on identifying and creating opportunities. Students can expect to analyze real-world cases, examining how business can create solutions and solve real-world problems like poverty. Hall says students will learn about the traits and skills commonly used by entrepreneurs; how to identify opportunities; and the role entrepreneurs play in the economy, wealth creation, and human flourishing.

鈥淏usiness people have a unique role in God鈥檚 creational and provisional plan for Man,鈥� said Hall. 鈥淭he entrepreneur specifically creates and builds opportunity. They pull together different resources to create new businesses, which in turn creates jobs, wealth, and community.鈥�

Hall added that students will have the unique opportunity to take basic business concepts and apply them to 鈥渂egin building a vision and a plan for potential future ventures,鈥� such as an entrepreneurial startup, all while in a safe environment.

For more information on this class, contact Scott Hall at 573-629-3023 or at Scott.Hall@hlg.edu. To register for the class, call the registrar鈥檚 office at 573-629-3046 or sign-up using HLGU鈥檚 self-service feature.

by Alex Shipley

鈥淚 am excited by Mr. Finlay鈥檚 ability to articulate his desire to help raise up Kingdom-focused business leaders,鈥� said Dr. Dennis, vice president for academic administration. 鈥淚 can tell he feels like a move to teaching at HLGU is part of God鈥檚 calling on his life at this time.鈥�

Finlay is a certified public accountant (CPA) with 25 years of experience in business management and executive leadership. He comes to HLGU from Quincy, Illinois where he earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Quincy University. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Economics from University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois.

Through his education and experience, Finlay鈥檚 business career has resulted in progressively increased responsibilities becoming an executive leader with broad responsibilities in the areas of finance, accounting and business development. Finlay also has experience and skills in the areas of strategic planning and prioritization, business integration and mergers and acquisitions. He has been active in community leadership through serving as chairman of the Great River Economic Development Foundation, president of Cornerstone in Quincy, treasurer of the Industrial Association of Quincy and currently serves on the Deacon Board of Columbus Road Baptist Church.

番茄社区 University鈥檚 business department is dedicated to equipping students with the concepts, skills, and competencies that are fundamental for success in today鈥檚 business world. Classes at HLGU will commence August 24.

by Alex Shipley