{"id":8045,"date":"2018-12-18T08:55:28","date_gmt":"2018-12-18T16:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/news\/?p=8045"},"modified":"2022-01-12T12:32:31","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T20:32:31","slug":"university-la-vernes-integrated-business-students-raise-31000-local-charities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laverne.edu\/news\/2018\/12\/18\/university-la-vernes-integrated-business-students-raise-31000-local-charities\/","title":{"rendered":"每日大赛\u2019s Integrated Business Students Raise More Than $31,000 for Local Charities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Students from the 每日大赛\u2019s Integrated Business Program<\/a><\/span> raised more than $31,000 over the 10-week fall semester through startup businesses aimed at supporting local charities of their choosing.<\/p>\n

In its eighth year, the program offers business students the hands-on experience to operate a real-business venture prior to graduation. Students develop a product, a business plan, and identify an affiliated charity to donate all profits.<\/p>\n

Donations were presented to representatives from 10 charities during a ceremony at the university\u2019s Sara and Michael Abraham Campus Center on Dec. 13.<\/p>\n

More than 80 students from 13 countries participated in the course and were among the largest group in the university\u2019s history, according to Rick Hasse, senior adjunct instructor in the College of Business and Public Management<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was incredible to watch as 10 teams of business students came together for the benefit of helping their communities,\u201d Hasse said. \u201cThe most interesting trend this year was the selection of sustainability products.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some of the products sold on campus, online, and at local farmers markets included: reusable straws, a water-resistant speaker, lighted dog collars, magnetic car mounts for mobile phones, and portable breathalyzers.<\/p>\n

Team BAC-N-CONTROL, who sold portable breathalyzers, raised $1,000 in donations alone for their charity, Rockers Against Drunk Driving. The team took an innovative approach to raise profits by hosting a Family Feud<\/em> event at the LaFetra College of Education.<\/p>\n

Mariecia Miller, CEO of BAC-N-CONTROL, said the team thought outside the box when it came to driving sales and donations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe gave ourselves a high sales goal,\u201d Miller said. \u201cI think we succeeded in our efforts thanks to a supportive team that was driven by innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the presentation, Hasse acknowledged BAC-N-CONTROL\u2019s unique business plan with a plaque to be housed in the College of Business and Public Management<\/a><\/span>. This is a first for the university and will continue to honor student teams.<\/p>\n

Abe Helou, dean of the College of Business and Public Management, recognized the students and their dedication to the program. He hoped the collaboration with peers and mentorship from faculty instilled a desire in the students to keep giving.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are only a handful of students who get the opportunity to experience something like the Integrated Business Program,\u201d Helou told the students. \u201cCherish the opportunity to work hard and give back to others.\u201d<\/p>\n

The student businesses, the charity they supported, and their donations totals are:<\/p>\n