By Mrs. Sherri-Lyn Legall-Nelson, Interim Dean, School of Business and Entrepreneurship & Ms. Simone Augustus, Communications Specialist, Office of the President
On April 2, 2025, the University of the Southern Caribbean’s Business Block transformed into a pop-up marketplace of ideas, flavors, and talent. The School of Business & Entrepreneurship (SOBE) hosted its semesterly Entrepreneurship Day, organized under the theme “Entrepreneurship is for Everyone.”
Led by students of MGMT315: Entrepreneurship and HSTM455: Strategic Customer Care in Hospitality & Tourism, the event reflected the School’s growing emphasis on experiential learning. Mrs. Stacey Simmons-Roberts, Chair of the Department of Marketing & Management, guided the execution, but it was the students who shaped the experience.
Booths lined the courtyard, offering everything from handmade crafts and baked goods to photography and interactive games. The event welcomed student entrepreneurs from across all academic schools, thanks to the coordination of the Business Student Association – making space for side hustles, start-up dreams, and self-expression.
University President Dr. Colwick Wilson and Vice President of Financial Administration Dr. Joel Hazelwood made the rounds, engaging with students and sampling the goods. Their presence was a tangible demonstration of the administration’s support for initiatives that blend theory with practice.
Beyond commerce, the event was also a moment of recognition. SOBE is having a standout year in campus life: holding the Trevor Gardner Challenge Trophy (Football), the 2025 March Past Trophy, and the Olympiad Trophy for 2024–2025. The reigning Mr. & Ms. USC—Michael Garcia and Alicia Lewis—are both students of the school, a reminder that leadership comes in many forms.
Entrepreneurship Day wasn’t flashy or over-produced. It didn’t need to be. The energy was organic, driven by students eager to test the waters of real-world commerce. And if the day’s turnout is any indication, the next generation of USC entrepreneurs isn’t waiting until graduation to get started.
They’re already “Ready for Business”!
