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McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise

2019 News Archive

Proving Ground competition pushes entrepreneurs to formalize and pitch their ideas

A recent UofSC grad and current doctoral student, Brooks Herring is working on a business plan for a program to help veterans be their best selves after possible injuries and mental health diagnoses. Earlier this year, Herring, a veteran himself, won the fan-favorite award from The Proving Ground for his RunPHASE veteran rehabilitation idea.

McNair Institute sponsors showcase

The McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise at the University of South Carolina announces the Third Annual McNair Entrepreneurship Showcase to be held Jan. 31 at The Senate in Columbia featuring Steve Forbes as keynote speaker.

Taking the leap, changing lives

Laura Boccanfuso describes her start-up, Van Robotics, as a leap of faith that challenged her and her family, but it was a passion for helping the most vulnerable of students that guaranteed she’d land comfortably on her feet.

Strong suit: Alumni built strength equipment business with brains and brawn

From humble beginnings, University of South Carolina alumnus Richard Sorin and his son, Bert, have turned Sorinex into one of the nation’s premier strength equipment manufacturers, with clients spanning professional sports and universities from every major athletics conference.

Moore School alumnus to supply tuxedos for students attending Centennial Gala

If you don’t regularly participate in musical performances, frequently attend upper echelon parties, or often go to the opera, what are the odds that you have a fitting tuxedo on-hand? Probably not very high. That’s where Moore School alumnus Parker Moore’s (B.S. ’16) business Tux on Trux comes in.

The Proving Ground competition takes place March 28

Students and alumni will compete for $51,000 in startup prize money in The Proving Ground, the university's annual business plan competition March 28 at the Darla Moore School of Business.

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