What do poverty and homelessness have to do with entrepreneurship? Plenty. On April 14-15, MC and PGCC Hillman entrepreneurs were given a wonderful opportunity to learn these lessons as well as contribute to the well-being of our community through direct…
Learning about local resources available to support entrepreneurs and start-ups is critical to the success of a new business venture. How do you get funding? How do you learn about your competition? Where do you find an accountant? Where can…
For the last 3 years, the MC-Hillman Program has been developing its relationship with a local Toastmasters Team through an introduction by one of our esteemed alumni, Tchata Koubonou. Since that fateful day when he suggested we talk to the…
On February 9 and 10, the Hillman Entrepreneurs from both Montgomery College and Prince George's Community College trekked down to Washington, DC, to tour the permanent West Wing exhibit at the National Museum of American History on American Innovation, Creativity,…
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our founder and visionary, David Hillman, on December 27. Mr. Hillman, known as "David" to all who worked with and for him and to his family, lived a full and generous life--sharing…
Friday, December 15, marked the third annual pitch extravaganza of Hillman business concepts--and set the stage for the work of the Spring Semester. Each year, before an audience of their peers, mentors, and program partners and supporters, the entire Hillman…
by Dee Sangi, Laura Vasquez, Olalekan Olaniyi, and Jason Acevedo ---------- On November 28, about 60 members of the Montgomery College community--including a dozen Hillman Entrepreneurs--attended a presidential dialogue series with Seth Goldman, the co-founder and CEO of Honest Tea.…
by Naomi Berhanu _______ On December 1st 2017, the Hillman cohort and I went to University of Maryland College Park to take part in the audience at the Marketing Competition Finals by the Hillman juniors. During the presentations, I witnessed…
On December 1, the Hillman Entrepreneurs headed out into our community to learn how one man, Eric Reid, turned a dream and a vision into a profitable (and delicious) business. SPAGnVOLA (pronounced spang—vola) is a unique business venture that takes…
This year, before breaking for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Hillman Entrepreneurs initiated a new and wonderful tradition--breaking bread and getting to know each other better through the sharing of food, stories, laughter, and more. Laura Vasquez (featured left) organized this…