"I feel that this competition is very much needed in this community and at HCCS, because it helps students realize they can be successful, make a difference in the community and listen to people such as our advisors and make the most of what comes before them."

"You have so many wonderfully experienced advisers, to see their credentials was so impressive. Thank you for involving these people of merit in this endeavor! The training sessions were great and I really loved the video on the T&C website and the poster in the halls; that was great marketing. I saw the poster while I was checking out the school – it convinced me to pursue enrolling!"

"I would honestly have to say that this was the very best experience I had ever had. I had the opportunity to explore creative ways to put my ideas forward as well as learning from highly talented and amazing advisors how to communicate my ideas in a professional way."

"I learned how to take not only a idea but my dream, and pull people I knew that felt the same as me in to believing what a few people working together can do for positive outcomes. I learned to ask for what I believe in, work as a dedicated team, take criticism and learn from it to develop something better and work hard."

Business Advisor

Michael Hick

Michael Hick is Managing Director of LITMUS Consulting and President of Houston based Overseas Business Initiatives. Author of 5 books and an expert in international business development and cross-cultural marketing and management. Michael held c-level positions with firms at Lloyd’s of London, built 16 successful companies on three continents, and worked day-to-day in 35 countries. A serial entrepreneur and business builder Michael also maintains a busy international speaking calendar addressing executive audiences on the impact of globalization on business. He and his wife Bernice of 25 years are members of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church and have led overseas mission teams to Africa, Russia and Latin America for ten years.