Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration

  • The Waldron Center

    Entrepreneurship and family business.

  • The Waldron Center

    Compete with other student innovators in business plan competitions.

  • The Waldron Center

    Create your business plan and connect with student and alumni entrepreneurs.

  • The Waldron Center

    The Waldron family's journey in business planted the seeds for the entrepreneurship and family business center.

The Waldron Center for Entrepreneurship & Family Business was created to focus on entrepreneurial academics and competitions for students and as well as business development for startups and family-owned businesses.

Our Mission

The Waldron Center supports entrepreneurship & family business through academic engagement, workshops, & outreach to build a community of innovation.

Our Founders 

How a second-generation Tennessee business, Waldron Enterprises, gave rise to the vision for the Waldron Center at Harding University

The Waldron Center is funded by David and Betsy Waldron of Murfressboro, Tennessee. Waldron, a 1976 Harding graduate, returned to a family business after college. His desire to create a resource at the University emphasizing family business and entrepreneurship led to the establishment of the center. David and brothers Charles and Greg operate Waldron Enterprises.

Keep up with the latest on The Waldron Blog

Guest writers, features on local businesses, and updates on activities in the Waldron Center can be found on our blog. Sharing the entrepreneurial experiences, challenges and collective wisdom of our friends at the Waldron Center. Comments? Share with us!

Upcoming Events

Student Entreprenuer Holiday Showcase: Welcome to HU-ville | Nov. 17
This is a come and go event for all on Nov. 17 from 3-6 p.m. in the Mabee lobby. Learn more HU-ville.pdf

KATV Good Morning Arkansas Feature

Entrepreneurship Resources

Starting a Small Business

License, permit, & Tax Requirements

Trademarks information

US Labor Laws

FTC Franchise Guidance

Health Insurance for Employees

Business Plan

Small Business Funding

Marketing

Market Research:

Social Media Presence:

Business Interest Form

Interested in consulting with student startups? Are you an alumnus with skills to share, or  a small business owner who needs assistance? Reach out to us.