Willes Center Stories

The Willes Center has a rich history of developing some of the world's best entrepreneurs. Read about some of their stories below.
Entrepreneurship Business Trips
The Willes Center provides hands on learning experiences for future entrepreneurs: BYU-Hawaii students.
Inspiring Stories

5 Easy Tips to Be Productive When You Can’t Leave the House
In the last handful of months, our lives have been unexpectedly flipped upside down. Chances are yours’ have, too. Amid the chaos of figuring out

How to Conquer the Economic Rollercoaster of COVID-19
Thanks to COVID-19 (or not), everything in life seems to have flipped and the economic road ahead is unfortunately unpredictable. No matter what industry or

RiceUp is Applauded: An Exciting Hope for the Future
Facebook It’s young people like [RiceUp team members] who give me hope for the future. Senator Mike Gabbard Rice Up: Once an Idea, Now an

Missionary Work & Entrepreneurship: the Most Unexpected, Yet Awesome Duo
Facebook Link What Counts as Missionary Work When you think of missionary work, what do you think of? Is missionary work wearing a name tag

How to Escape Poverty by Focusing on Innovation
Poverty in the World; Poverty at BYU-Hawaii The world is no stranger to poverty. In fact, 80% of the world lives on less than $10

This Entrepreneur Found the Ultimate Way to Balance a Demanding Life
This Entrepreneur Found the Ultimate Way to Balance a Demanding Life Most importantly I have learned that as long as our efforts are focused on

What This Movie Theater Owner Did to Inspire Students
The Two Minute Adventure Every Wednesday, the Entrepreneurship Small Business Creation and Enactus students have the option of going on a business field trip. This

How a Student Made a Successful Business Through Soda
SODA BOMB There are so many opportunities out there to start a business [and] endless resources, especially as students. As long as you manage the

Why You Need to Eat Waffles on a Stick
Previous Next The Man, the Myth, the Legend Ty Johnson, the genius behind Ty’s Beach Bus found in Kahuku, has innovated the waffle. What’s so