Profit With Purpose

Nov 25, 2014 | Front, News

Magic happens at the intersection of profit and purpose. See The Make A Wish Video Story – Scott to Disney That was the lesson Jim Kitchen wanted to teach undergraduate business students in his Intro to Entrepreneurship class. But rather than simply speaking...

Students Make 2nd Car Giveaway Possible

Jun 25, 2014 | News

A Hillsborough woman was surprised on her lunch break today with a new car, paid for by UNC business students and social entrepreneurs. Dawn Sheppard walked to the parking lot of Carol Woods Retire Community and was greeted by a host of friends, members of the...

Surprise – It’s Your New Car!

May 22, 2014 | Front, News, Uncategorized

Chapel Hill resident Loretha Greene was very surprised as she took a first look at her new (to her) 2002 Lincoln Town Car with the big red bow on East Franklin Street Friday afternoon. The car was a gift from UNC Kenan- Flagler Business School adjunct professor Jim...

‘Entrepreneurial Ecosystem’ Springs to Life

Apr 21, 2014 | News

1789 Venture Lab Ryan Bregier has a simple explanation for why he became an entrepreneur: “I can’t help myself.” It’s how his mind works. When an idea pops into his head, it’s stuck there until he gives in to the urge to test it and find out how far he can make it...

Sutton’s Drugstore

Feb 11, 2014 | News, Uncategorized

Working at Sutton’s Drugstore is like working at Disney World – you’d probably never tire of it. Don Pinney and John Woodard couldn’t have been any more supportive of me learning more about their small business. Joining them working the lunch...