"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."

"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."

"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!"

Business Advisor

Dan Prosser

Dan founded Telman Technology Partners a pioneer in hospitality technology and software development in 1985 which he sold to competitors in 2001. Dan is currently the founder and CEO of theBESTPlacesToWork.com a revolutionary approach to helping CEO’s and their teams build companies characterized by their ability to attract and keep top talent, the achievement of breakthrough bottom-line results and the creation of a positive workplace. Dan is a member of several boards, attended the University of Minnesota – Duluth, and in 2001 was conferred an honorary alumnus by The University of Houston by The Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management.