Profiles
![Abigail Reesor, USCA ’29, is gearing up to meet the demands of the holiday season with her Bake It Till You Make It gourmet cookies and cakes. She said she applies lessons learned in her business classes to her own company. [Courtesy photo]](/media/usca/departments/marketing-amp-communication/news/2025/PIX-Abigail-with-cookies.JPG)
November 24, 2025
USCA student enjoys sweet taste of success with baking business
![Jonathan Alvarez, USCA ’26, started his own mobile detailing business, known as 540Suds, in 2023. He's now planning to open an ice cream shop with his mother. [Courtesy photo]](/media/usca/departments/marketing-amp-communication/news/2025/Image.jpeg)
November 24, 2025
Wax now, scoops later: Student builds two sweet ventures
![Brent Hoover, USCA '11, and the South Carolina Small Business Development Center work with USCA students interested in starting their own businesses. SBDC provides for-profit start-up and existing businesses free consultation, whether exploring product ideas, creating business plans or building funding sources. [Courtesy photo]](/media/usca/departments/marketing-amp-communication/news/2025/brent-hoover-headshot-2023.jpeg)
November 24, 2025
USCA student-entrepreneurs urged to open their own businesses
November 17, 2025
USCA fosters students’ entrepreneurial spirit
![Marketing major Mellie Exline wasted no time building her business in the equine industry. [Courtesy photo]](/media/usca/departments/marketing-amp-communication/news/2025/Mellie-Exline.png)
November 17, 2025
Equine entrepreneur blends passion with pursuit of degree at USCA
![Ligons majored in business with a concentration in marketing at USCA. [Courtesy photo.]](/media/usca/departments/marketing-amp-communication/news/2025/Daniele-Ligons.jpg)
November 17, 2025
Alumna found voice, confidence, passion at USCA