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News Former 'Apprentice' star to speak in Walker Recital Hall
By Emily Grabowski Contributing writer If you’re a fan of the television show "The Apprentice," then Bill Rancic is no stranger to you. Rancic will make his appearance at Mercyhurst College on Thursday, March 27, at 8:30 p.m. in Walker Recital Hall. Rancic was the winner in the show’s first season and has gone on to be the youngest entrepreneur in the United States at the age of 23. He started his Internet-based company, "Cigars Around the World," in his small apartment. It’s now a multi-million dollar corporation, and Rancic is on the board of directors. He was mentored by Donald Trump and often works in collaboration with him. Rancic has appeared on several television shows including NBC’s Today Show, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, CNBC, Fox News and CNN. When he is not making appearances on television shows and hobnobbing with Trump, Rancic travels around the U.S. and other countries like Malaysia, Ireland, New Zealand and Ecuador, speaking to businesses, sales teams and universities, informing young business professionals to follow their dreams and advising them on how to pursue the career they want. Rancic has written two books that made the New York Times’ best-seller list: "You’re Hired! How to Succeed in Business and Life" and "Beyond the Lemonade Stand: Starting Small to Making it Big." When told about Rancic’s upcoming visit to Mercyhurst and his numerous accomplishments, sophomore Randy Whitling was quite impressed. "It takes a lot of skill to get that far in life so early, and it’s very commendable," he said. Sophomore business major Jeff Hultgren shared a similar view. "I see Rancic as somewhat of a role model for students coming out of college," he said. "He was able to get into the world at a young age, and go straight to the top. That’s quite an accomplishment." The event is sponsored by the college’s Walker School of
Business and Office of Academic Affairs. Admission to the event is free. |
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