Customer Survey

Welcome

The Wood Enterprise Institute is a student-run entrepreneurial venture managed by students with the support of the Department of Wood Science and Forest Products in the College of Natural Resources. The WEI is introducing a wood product as a "concept-to-market" business project during the inaugural 2008 spring and summer semesters.

While the institute is a student-run enterprise, there must be a partnership between the WEI and the forest products industry to ensure its future success. Industry sponsors are invaluable to the institute through their donations of time and resources, as well as their provision of practical advice.

Front Row: Tim Coplan, Sarah Hutchinson, Amy Jahnke, Dr. Earl Kline
Back Row: Matt Black, Timothy Stiess, Gavin Wherry, Dan Fore
Not Pictured: Dr. Paul Winistorfer, Dr. Brian Bond, David Jones

Mission

The Wood Enterprise Institute is a student-run organization dedicated to expanding the entrepreneurial opportunities of the Virginia Tech Department of Wood Science and Forest Products.

Vision

Our vision is to develop human capital for the forest products and renewable materials industry through a student learning environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship as a complement to a strong technical foundation.

Student Goals and Expectations

To gain real-world knowledge and hands-on experience through the operation of a wood products manufacturing business
To develop team and leadership skills
To gain effective communication skills through buyer-seller interaction
To earn a return on our initial investment of resources, time, and effort
To lay a solid business foundation for future Wood Enterprise Students
To put theory into practice via an experiential learning environment

Available Species

Maple
Cherry
Walnut

News

WEI open house July 8, 2008 1:00 PM at the Brooks Center
We are now taking orders