Bloch Consulting Lab
The Bloch Consulting Lab is a Regnier Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation program that connects paid student consultants with entrepreneurs of startups, small businesses, and community organizations seeking innovative solutions to develop their businesses. Whether it’s a semester long consulting engagement or a summer project, student consultants work in small, interdisciplinary teams to apply classroom knowledge to real client challenges while developing fresh and impactful solutions with actionable recommendations all while developing the professional skills employers value most.
While each engagement is unique, our consultants work collaboratively to deliver informed insights and actionable recommendations that help clients move their organizations forward. Explore some of our sample projects below to see how student consulting teams have partnered with organizations to solve real business challenges.
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Sample Project Areas
- Market Research & Customer Insights
Conducted industry and competitor research, identified target markets, and gathered customer feedback to inform business decisions. - Marketing & Brand Strategy
Developed marketing plans, social media strategies, messaging frameworks, and brand positioning recommendations. - Business Growth & Strategic Planning
Evaluated growth opportunities, explored expansion strategies, and created implementation roadmaps for future success. - Operations & Process Improvement
Analyzed business processes and recommended efficiencies to improve day-to-day operations. - Customer Experience
Assessed the customer journey and identified opportunities to improve engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction. - Financial & Business Analysis
Supported clients with pricing analysis, business model evaluation, and financial research to inform strategic decision-making.
Who We Serve
Our clients represent a wide range of industries and stages of growth, including:
- Early-stage startups
- Small businesses
- Nonprofit organizations
- Community-based organizations
- Social enterprises
- Family-owned businesses
Whether launching a new venture, exploring opportunities for growth, or tackling a complex business challenge, the Bloch Consulting Lab provides clients with fresh perspectives and practical recommendations while giving students meaningful, hands-on consulting experience.
Bloch Consulting Lab Leadership Team
Jeff Hornsby, Executive Director
Camille Bonar, Program Manager
Questions?
Contact the Bloch Consulting Lab Program Team at umkcblochconslab@umsystem.edu