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AGEC 425 Student Features

Dalton Hempel ’25: Building Dreams in South Texas

While Dalton’s academic background is rooted in agriculture, his entrepreneurial ambitions lie in residential construction. After gaining valuable insight through a summer internship with a custom home builder along the Gulf Coast, Dalton developed a deep respect for the complexity, precision, and impact of creating someone’s dream home. That experience became the seed for HCH,… Read More →

July 1, 2025

AGEC 425 Student Features

Tristan Kurz ’25: Building more than a Business

Tristan’s hobbies tend to involve fixing things and working with his hands. He plans to use his education to work for his family’s business and one day run or own it. “To me, entrepreneurship means being able to sell yourself, your ambitions, and your goals in life to make other people believe in them as… Read More →

May 20, 2025

AGEC 425 Student Features

Building a Successful Entrepreneur: Ellis Trevino

Ellis has spent the last few months building her AGEC 425 project, Olympus Elite, a cheer, tumbling, and gymnastics gym. She chose this business due to her experience cheering in the past, taking tumbling lessons, and working at a gymnastics gym.  “I have a passion for this business idea so I thought it would be… Read More →

March 6, 2025

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AGEC 425 Student Features

Bridging Nature and Community: William Garner’s Lonestar Bonsai enterprise

William Garner’s mission is to bridge the gap between people who want to learn more about horticulture and provide an escape for the people residing in the Bryan/College Station area. William’s plan to do this is through his AGEC 425 project, Lonestar Bonsai. Lonestar Bonsai comprises of two enterprises, retail plant selling and materials, and… Read More →

April 3, 2024

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