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Wendy’s is not only a fast-food restaurant that aims to provide excellence in the food service industry, but it also has a faith driven background that a lot of people may not know about. Dave Thomas was the founder of Wendy’s who believed in using his success to make a positive impact in the world…

In the changing world of modern entrepreneurship, a new idea is taking hold. This idea goes beyond making money and dominating the market. It focuses on a deeper goal: redemptive entrepreneurship. Redemptive Entrepreneurship prioritizes impact. Social impact becomes the bottom line as opposed to finances. While you might immediately think of a non-profit, this isn’t…

I think I can safely say that most everyone knows of Dude Perfect. Since I was a kid, I always enjoyed watching Dude Perfect and their trick shot videos. I always imagined what it would be like to shoot trick shot videos for a living. They have done an amazing job at capturing a large…

Recently, I had broken my “beloved” iPhone 8… After 5 years, it finally bit the bullet. Before going to the T-Mobile store, I wanted to take it to a repair shop to see if there was anything to fix it so I didn’t have to buy a new one. My wife and I ended up…

Typically, with redemptive businesses, there are two routes’ entrepreneurs can take. The first route is one that puts their faith at the forefront of everything they do. Just by looking at the logo, it can be quite certain that this is a Christian business. The second route is one that is a bit more subtle.…

Last semester and this semester, I have had the privilege of working with SutiSana. Started by Cara Strauss, Sutisana is a business that hires woman who were previously trapped in the sex trafficking industry and trains them as artisans. In addition to receiving dignified employment, these women also receive counseling and childcare for their children.…

In this last sales class, Professor Sweet gave us an opportunity to sell ducks for an ABT event. The event is a duck’s race down Wolf Creek which is also a fundraiser for women with breast cancer in Beaver. All proceeds are going to them as a result. I think this whole idea is a…

  Fabrics of Faith is a small clothing brand that was started to create products that would reveal Christ to people who don’t know him. On the website in the “About Us” section, the company writes, “Through Christian fashion, we as believers can be a true light by spreading the Word of God without even…

Ten Thousand Villages has a very well-known online platform and they sell a diverse range of products created by a myriad of styles. They stand apart because all of their products are ethically-crafted. Their goal as a business is to “share the joy of empowering makers in ten thousand villages.” Fair trade is the air…

As I have been reflecting on the past year of my time here at Grove City, I have recognized a theme in learning about how to engage with the culture. It can be so difficult for many families to have conversations about cultural issues and we can often take very rigid views on topics without…