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Economic Development
Welcome to Economic Development at Salisbury University.
Center for Entrepreneurship named in Honor of Dave and Patsy Rommel
In 2017, local philanthropists Dave and Patsy Rommel announced a $5.5 million gift, $500,000 of which will help make the Center for Entrepreneurship in downtown Salisbury a reality.
Dave & Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship Salisbury University Downtown Building 212 West Main Street, 205
Design Build Team
Design Build Team - Salisbury University, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, Harper & Sons, GMB Architects/Engineers, RMF Engineering - Coming Summer 2020!
The Vision
The University is preparing for the opening of the Dave & Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship. While supporting the revitalization of the downtown Salisbury economy, the envisioned Center will include:
Shared co-working space.
Small offices and “garages” for startups and winners of the Perdue School entrepreneurship competitions.
A "makerspace" for robotics, small product assembly and technology-enhanced products with 3D prototyping, including a textile workshop for fashion and theatre productions.
A “wet lab” geared toward wet science startups such as agriculture, aquaculture, medtech and biotech.
A retail storefront for products developed through the Center.
Center for Entrepreneurship
Dave & Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship Opening 2020!