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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 2007 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.

The Wood Enterprise Institute Logo

Front Row: Thomas Blount, Wes Sanders, Jesse Paris, Mike Elebash, Josh Hosen, Rob Hart, Daniel Roethle Back Row: Dr. Earl Kline, John Foster, Adam Birkett, Kevin Eberling, Becky Dawson, Kevin Knight Not Pictured: Dr. Paul Winistorfer, Dr. Brian Bond, David Jones, and Garrett Norman

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

  1. Pine
  2. Maple
  3. Cherry
  4. Walnut

News

  • We are no longer taking orders
  • We are currently in production filling customer orders
  • Students gave presentation about WEI to the VFPA meeting on Saturday, September 8 at Virginia Tech