Marketing Resources and Results, Inc. Founder Shares Entrepreneurial Story with Kent State University Students

HUDSON, OH, September 19, 2011 (Press-News.org) Since our current economical struggles began at the end of 2008, it has been the vision and hard work of entrepreneurs and small business owners across the United States that have helped to create new jobs and new opportunities. On Tuesday, September 6, 2011, students at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (CEBI) at Kent State University heard from a local, award winning business owner and entrepreneur on the value of owning your own business.

"I didn't plan to start my own business after I graduated from Kent," said Chris Brown, owner of Marketing Results and Results, Inc. and member of the CEBI Advisory Board. "But after seventeen years of working in large companies in the corporate world, I decided to tap into my entrepreneurial spirit and open my own branding and marketing firm."

During her presentation, Brown shared the story of transitioning from a successful career in the corporate world to opening a small marketing firm and growing her business to become one of the most respected branding firms in Northeast Ohio.

"Kent State offers a wonderful opportunity for students in any course of study to obtain a minor in Entrepreneurship," said Brown. "Students today need to be prepared for the fact that obtaining their college degree does not guarantee a job. By learning how to develop, operate and build a business they can be more prepared to create their own.

The CEBI supports students in their efforts to develop and operate their own company. Several student-run businesses are currently in operation including the cafe at the Kent Library, a laundry service and a company distributing biodegradable bottles.

Chris Brown presented to two entrepreneurship classes, including the Introduction to Entrepreneurship and the Speakers Series Entrepreneurship Class. After sharing her story she answered questions from the students about the struggles and challenges of owning a business.

For more information about the CEBI, visit http://www.kent.edu/cebi.

About Marketing Resources & Results
Founded in 1998, Marketing Resources & Results, Inc. companies nationwide in developing strategic marketing plans and provides market research, graphic design, website development, press releases and other marketing tactics designed to help companies achieve their sales and marketing goals. For more information call 330-656-9793, or visit http://www.Resources-Results.com.