12/05/2025
Roosevelt University Celebrates Entrepreneurial Excellence at the RISE Awards Luncheon in Collaboration with the Village of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL — December 5, 2025 — Roosevelt University proudly hosted the inaugural RISE Awards Luncheon, an event honoring the outstanding achievements of student, alumni, and community entrepreneurs participating in RISE — Roosevelt Incubator for Schaumburg Enterprises held on Friday, December 5th at the Roosevelt University Schaumburg Campus, the celebration highlighted the innovation, dedication, and impact of emerging founders who are shaping the future of the region’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Developed to empower new and early-stage ventures across Chicagoland, RISE continues to strengthen Roosevelt University’s commitment to workforce development, economic mobility, and community partnership. This year’s awards luncheon was presented in collaboration with the Village of Schaumburg, reflecting a shared vision to foster small-business growth and expand entrepreneurial support systems for residents.
“RISE was built on the belief that great ideas deserve room to grow,” said Roosevelt University leadership. “Today’s honorees exemplify the creativity, persistence, and bold thinking that define the Roosevelt mission. We are proud to partner with the Village of Schaumburg in championing innovation that strengthens communities and builds opportunity.”
The event recognized participants across multiple categories, including innovative product development, hospitality ventures, technology solutions, community-impact initiatives, and standout business plans. Each award recipient demonstrated notable progress within the RISE program—advancing from ideation to ex*****on through coaching, mentorship, workshops, and access to Roosevelt’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
“Schaumburg is committed to supporting emerging entrepreneurs who are driving regional innovation,” said Village of Schaumburg officials. “RISE provides invaluable resources that help young businesses thrive, and we are honored to collaborate with Roosevelt University in celebrating these achievements.”
The RISE Awards Luncheon also highlighted the program’s expanding footprint, including new partnerships with local government, industry mentors, and small-business incubators. These collaborations reinforce Roosevelt University’s mission to provide hands-on, real-world learning experiences that prepare students to become leaders in business, hospitality, technology, and beyond.
As RISE continues to grow, Roosevelt University remains dedicated to supporting diverse entrepreneurial talent and empowering individuals to launch ventures that enrich both the University community and the broader Chicagoland economy.
For more information about RISE or to learn how to get involved, visit Roosevelt University’s website www.roosevelt.edu/rise or
Roosevelt’s Heller College of Business is committed to supporting local communities and entrepreneurs, and we have partnered with the Village of Schaumburg to create RISE (Roosevelt Incubator Schaumburg Enterprises). Based out of our Schaumburg Campus, the incubator program will provide local smal...
