Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

The O'Pake Institute is proud to sponsor the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Alvernia University. This collaboration is designed to strengthen closely held businesses and provide support at every step of the business life cycle. The goal of the Center is to provide business owners and key personnel with timely and valuable information through a series of educational programs on relevant business topics.


While there is a fee for premier events, most topics are free as is Center membership.  Membership is available to entrepreneurs, families in business, and strategic level executives with closely held firms, and offers opportunities for professional, personal, and business growth.

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Member Benefits

Lifelong Learning
Thought-provoking programs that have immediate impact on your business through the Member Education Program Series

Affordability
Cost effective professional development conducted by national and regional experts

Networking
In addition to learning from the experts, members have the opportunity to learn from each other through shared experiences


Contact:

Don Schalk
Director of MBA Program
(610)-685-3254
donald.schalk@alvernia.edu

Upcoming Events

Data Analytics Virtual Information Session

  • Aug 11, 2026
  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Zoom Virtual Event

Join us for a virtual information session on August 11, where you’ll learn more about our Data Analytics program. The Master of Science in Data Analytics provides a flexible, accessible and affordable program that equips graduates with advanced skills to effectively navigate the complexities of data analysis and make informed decisions that meet the demands of modern businesses and operations.

Grad & Adult Admissions

Lillian Case Online Student

Grad School 101: Getting Started This Fall

  • Aug 12, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
  • Zoom Virtual Event

Join us for Grad School 101: Getting Started This Fall, where you’ll learn more about how to prepare for graduate classes at Alvernia University.

Grad & Adult Admissions

Daria Powell Online

Master of Social Work Information Session

  • Aug 12, 2026
  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Zoom Virtual Event

Join us for a virtual information session on August 12, where you’ll learn more about our Master of Social Work program.

Grad & Adult Admissions

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