Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

The O'Pake Institute is proud to sponsor the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at 51³Ô¹Ï. 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

The Leadership Pathway: From Master’s to Ph.D.

  • Jun 23, 2026
  • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Zoom Virtual Event

Join us for The Leadership Pathway: From Master’s to Ph.D. at 51³Ô¹Ï on June 23, where you’ll learn more about our Ph.D. options.

Grad & Adult Admissions

Ph.D. or Ed.D. All But Dissertation (ABD) Completion Program Online

Summer Open House

  • Jul 10, 2026
  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Summer Open House consists of a general admissions presentation, tours of a campus, and a FREE catered lunch in the Student Center Dining Hall. With the support from our dedicated faculty members and the undergraduate admissions team, we are available to talk more about your program's curriculum, internships, research opportunities, career pathways and application process. Whether you’re just beginning your college search or narrowing down your options, you'll leave feeling confident and excited about your next steps.

Admissions

Packapalooza 2026

Summer Open House

  • Jul 20, 2026
  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Summer Open House consists of a general admissions presentation, tours of a campus, and a FREE catered lunch in the Student Center Dining Hall. With the support from our dedicated faculty members and the undergraduate admissions team, we are available to talk more about your program's curriculum, internships, research opportunities, career pathways and application process. Whether you’re just beginning your college search or narrowing down your options, you'll leave feeling confident and excited about your next steps.

Admissions

Packapalooza 2026

Summer Open House

  • Jul 27, 2026
  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Summer Open House consists of a general admissions presentation, tours of a campus, and a FREE catered lunch in the Student Center Dining Hall. With the support from our dedicated faculty members and the undergraduate admissions team, we are available to talk more about your program's curriculum, internships, research opportunities, career pathways and application process. Whether you’re just beginning your college search or narrowing down your options, you'll leave feeling confident and excited about your next steps.

Admissions

Packapalooza 2026