Innovation Center
Innovation Week
Join Us for Innovation Week!
October 22nd – 25th, 2024
RSVP for Innovation Week Events
Clayton State University College of Business is excited to present Innovation Week—four dynamic days filled with thought-provoking speakers, interactive workshops, and transformative opportunities to connect with forward-thinking leaders.
Jim Wood Speaker Series featuring Jay Bailey
October 22nd 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Kick off Innovation Week with an inspiring keynote from visionary entrepreneur and community leader Jay Bailey, President and CEO of the H.J. Russell Center for Innovation. Jay will be headlining the event, sharing his insights and expertise on leadership, innovation, and driving meaningful change in today’s evolving business landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a trailblazer who is shaping the future of entrepreneurship and community impact.
Attend this event in person at the Innovation Center!
Address: 5823 Trammell Rd, Morrow, GA 30260
Trending to Triumph: Leveraging Social Media for Success
October 23rd 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Learn how to maximize your brand’s impact online with insights from social media influencer
and personality Justin Brown, known as @therealfoodstalker on all platforms. With
close to 1 million followers across social media, Justin has leveraged the knowledge
he gained at Clayton State University to build a successful personal brand and thriving
business. This interactive session will explore proven strategies for using social
media as a powerful tool for personal and business success in today’s digital landscape.
Attend this event virtually via our Microsoft Teams Event
S.T.E.M. Social Innovation Challenge
October 24th - 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Discover the future of innovation as students and creative thinkers from several institutions across Georgia present groundbreaking solutions to today’s most pressing social challenges using science, technology, engineering, and math. Teams from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State University, Mercer, Savannah State University, and Clayton State University will showcase their innovative ideas in this exciting competition. Join us for an opportunity to witness creativity in action and connect with a diverse community of change-makers.
This year’s event will feature a special keynote by Kristen Dunning, Founder and CEO of Gently Soap and Shark Tank winner, who will share her inspiring journey and insights into entrepreneurship and social impact.
Attend this event in person at the Innovation Center!
Address: 5823 Trammell Rd, Morrow, GA 30260
Innova8 GA Fall Conference
October 25th 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wrap up Innovation Week with a state-wide conference that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders.
The Innova8 GA Fall Conference is where Georgia’s brightest minds will discuss trends, collaborations, and opportunities shaping the future of business and innovation.
Attend this event in person at the Clayton State University, Harry S. Downs Center for Continuing Education!
Address: 2000 Clayton State Blvd, Morrow, GA 30260
Whether you're an entrepreneur, student, or industry professional, Innovation Week is designed to inspire and equip you with the tools and connections needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced world.
Don’t miss out—mark your calendars for this powerhouse lineup of events!
Partners & Sponsors
The Innovation Center is a creative and innovative space for Clayton State students and the surrounding communities.
At the Innovation Center, we are dedicated to driving initiatives, hosting workshops, and organizing events that align with the College of Business's mission and vision. Our aim is to expose students and the broader community to cutting-edge ideas in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, and more.
Our commitment extends beyond the physical space of the Innovation Center. We are focused on initiatives that not only reinforce the pillars of business education but also contribute to the growth and well-being of the local community.
By forming strategic partnerships with local businesses, we aim to leverage innovation and entrepreneurship to strengthen the region's economic foundation. These collaborations offer students real-world experiences, internships, and projects, allowing them to apply their skills in dynamic, practical environments.
Our vision is to cultivate a culture of innovation and collaboration that reaches beyond our campus, fostering a strong connection between Clayton State University, our students, and the businesses that fuel our community’s success.
Our Centers
CSISE - Educating, inspiring, and supporting social innovators and entrepreneurial leaders to respond to the social, economic, environmental, and governance challenges facing our local and global community.
CREST - Collaborating with local governments to conduct research on economic and development matters. Through this research, the goal is to achieve economic growth in the South Atlanta Metro Area and beyond.
CSCM - Providing individuals and organizations with knowledge and skills to drive superior business results through the understanding and application of supply chain management concepts, processes, and industry methodologies.
CWIL - Fostering meaningful partnerships between women in Higher Education and other industries. While committing to inspire women to be authentic leaders who positively impact their organizations.
The centers within the College of Business at Clayton State University are actively involved in and committed to the growth and development of the community. Our centers are: The Center for Supply Chain Management (CSCM), The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CSISE), The Center for Research on Economic Sustainability and Trends (CREST), as well as The Center for Women in Leadership (CWIL). The centers organize meaningful seminars, expert panels, competitions, and experiential learning opportunities for students and surrounding community members. The Innovation Center will provide a dedicated space that allow such events to come to life! As well serve as a creative and entrepreneurial space for all Clayton State students.
Innovation Center Happenings
What have we been up to? Since its soft opening in Fall of 2022, the Innovation Center has hosted over 45 events bringing over 800 guests into the space.
Our Signature Events over the last year were:
- Center for Women in Leadership Conference:
- Communications Seminar + Workshop
- Financial Literacy Workshop
- Women on Wednesday's Speaker Series
- Clayton County Legislative Delegation Town Hall
- College of Business Programs Fair - High School Visit
- College of Information and Mathematical Sciences Symposium
- Jim Wood Speaker Series
- Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series
- Clayton County Legislative Delegation Town Hall
- COB Alumni Employer Recruiting Event
- Social Innovation Challenge
Showcase of the Innovation Center
Thank you for engaging with us! I hope we can collaborate or partner in some way! If you have questions about our upcoming events or would like to work with us, please reach out to the Innovation Center Manager.
Email: JalenTeal@clayton.edu
Phone: (678) 466-4517