Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Student-Run Business Grand Opening Celebrations (September 4 and 8)

 



Grand Opening Celebrations Friday, September 4 and Tuesday, September 8 for seven Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Student-run  Business

The first of the 10 new student-run businesses to celebrate the beginning of a new academic year, Natural Bowl, a popular campus business in 2019-2020 is ready to re-launch under new ownership and celebrate the Grand Opening on Friday, September 4.  Six more student-run businesses, Cheeselicious, CrochetSwim, Lotsa Tacos, Sharky Art, Sweet Tooth, and Vine & Branch Co., celebrate their Grand Openings on Tuesday, September 8.  Head to the Shark Cage at Mako Hall for the Grand Openings of all these student-run businesses owned and operated by the Bezos Class of 2022 Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Scholars Program family.  These businesses join six returning businesses that closed last March during campus closure, i.e. Captain Nova; Mako Manner Clothing Co.; R3, Shark Shoes; Get Thrifty; and the Lemonade Stand.  This is an enormous accomplishment for these students, and we would like to invite you to join us and enjoy some of the great products and services offered by these entrepreneurial ventures.  Cash, credit cards, and Shark Cash are accepted.

Whether looking for something to eat or drink or to take advantage of the many other services that the students provide, the NSU community is likely to find it at the Shark Cage facility.  Each business aims to engage all members of the NSU community including students, faculty, and staff.

“Students went through specifically designed courses to aid them in getting their businesses started, made funding pitches for their microloans, ordered their equipment and inventory, and launched over 20 student-run businesses in the last two years,” said Cheryl Babcock, director of the Shark Cage Program and Entrepreneurship faculty member in NSU’s Huizenga Business College.  “It has been awe-inspiring to witness the ingenuity, strong work ethic, and enthusiasm as they pursue their entrepreneurial journeys, and I am looking forward to the dedicated students who will open/reopen their businesses this fall.”

Each Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Scholars Program student creates, launches, and operates a business in their junior year, to fulfill their scholarships. This year, we have 13 businesses launching from the Bezos Class, 10 in September and three additional businesses will celebrate their Grand Openings in Winter 2021. We invite you to ENGAGE with all the students at their Grand Openings and throughout the year by supporting their businesses.

Grand Opening Events:
Friday, September 4, 2020

Location: NSU Shark Cage at Mako Hall

  • 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Natural Bowl

Natural Bowl

Back by popular demand and operated under new management, Natural Bowl is a healthy alternative to an on-campus snack to be enjoyed by the students, faculty, and staff of Nova Southeastern University. Our aim is to provide our guests with an all-natural, healthy snack option with the convenience of a campus location. Our delicious fresh made-to-order acai bowls are made from acai imported from Brazil, and they sell out quickly, so stop by early at our convenient campus location, the Shark Cage at Mako Hall, to enjoy this refreshing treat!

Ryan Rosenthal, a junior majoring in Business Management and minoring in Entrepreneurship from Atlanta, GA, encourages you to stop by for this refreshing treat.  Regular hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Grand Opening Events:
Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Location: NSU Shark Cage at Mako Hall

  • 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Sweet Tooth
  • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Cheeselicious
  • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., CrochetSwim
  • Noon – 3:30 p.m., Vine & Branch Co.
  • 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Sharky Art
  • 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Lotsa Tacos

Sweet Tooth

Sweet Tooth is the place to go on campus when you are heading to class and want to grab some chocolate or chewy candy.  Our aim is to make NSU sweeter, one candy at a time!  Satisfy your sweet tooth with our large variety of convenient, affordable sweet treats available in our handy campus location, the Shark Cage at Mako Hall.   Stop by early and often and satisfy your cravings!

Kim Ruttenberg, a junior majoring in Marketing and minoring in Entrepreneurship and Psychology from Baltimore, MD, encourages you to come and pick out your favorite candy or a new sticker for your laptop.  Regular hours of operation are Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 p.m. – 12:000 a.m.

 Cheeselicious

For lovers of all things cheesy, Cheeselicious will be bringing our family restaurant’s famous four-cheese baked mac & cheese to South Florida! Our create-your-own mac & cheese bar will provide our customers with an array of delectable toppings to satisfy even the most demanding cheese lovers cravings. Our famous mac & cheese sells out quickly, so be sure to come in early and come in hungry to avoid missing out on this classic southern dish!

Angelina Santoro, a Dual Admit Law, Farquhar Honors, junior majoring in Psychology and with minors in Entrepreneurship, Business, Honors Transdisciplinary Studies, A.B.A. from Staten Island, NY manages to find time to create delicious four-cheese baked mac & cheese to tantalize your taste buds.  Normal operating hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

CrochetSwim

Crochet Swim provides handmade, custom, unique crochet swimwear for female students/women of all ages and sizes with good quality materials that support bodily movements.  Our aim is to help you find trendy swimwear that fits without complications such as, slippage.  Consultation services provided to help get that perfect fit.  Imagine yourself in a swimming suit that is flattering and fits.  To get your custom-designed, crochet swimwear at an affordable price, head to the Shark Cage at Mako Hall!

Audra Keddo, a junior majoring in Biology and PreMed and minoring in Entrepreneurship from Westmoreland, Jamaica, has been designing crocheted swimwear and outfits some of the trend setters on the NSU campus. Normal operating hours are Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Vine & Branch Co.

Vine and Branch Co. will provide the students, faculty, and staff of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) with a remarkable planner to keep you on track for achieving your goals while prioritizing purpose, productivity, and growth.  Our aim is to have you start living your life intentionally!  The weekly sections of the planner have space to record tasks and goals, a weekly objective, as well as a quote of the week for encouragement so stop by the Shark Cage at Mako Hall to see how you can stay on track.

Charissa Bacon, a senior majoring in Marketing and minoring in Entrepreneurship from Seattle, WA was named NSU Wonder Woman 2020!   Regular hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.  Your dreams can’t wait!  Make 2020-2021 intentional and impactful with a personal development guided planner notebook!

Sharky Art

Sharky Art, a creatively driven business offers a unique experience for students, faculty, staff, and organizations to participate in interactive painting events with a professional artist. Sharky Art also sells quality printed artwork and vibrant paintings that are the perfect addition to any dorm room, apartment, or office.  Stop by the Shark Cage at Mako Hall to visit with our artist about booking a painting event for your club, organization, fraternity, sorority, athletic team, or office mates for a team-building activity.

Annabel Brewster, a junior majoring in Art and Design with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Fort Meyers, FL, is a professional artist and operates another business, Annabella’s Artwork.  Normal operating hours are Monday, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 pm, and Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Join her to find your inner artist on Friday nights at pre-booked events.

Lotsa Tacos

Lotsa Tacos is the place to be on campus for a warm, homemade, mouthwatering taco.  Our aim is to provide our guests with a tasty, affordable meal.  Try these authentic, Mexican tacos from grandma’s recipe for a taste bud sensation. Love tacos?  Head to the Shark Cage for a delicious, affordable meal.  These tacos are in high demand, so stop by early and indulge yourself!

 Lottie Tkachuk, a junior majoring in Finance with a minor in Entrepreneurship, from Chicago, IL knows all about authentic Mexican food, and guests will have a taste sensation.  Normal operating hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, 4:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m.

For more information about this program, please contact:

Cheryl R. Babcock, CFE
Lecturer and Director
Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Scholars Program
Huizenga Business College
Nova Southeastern University
P:  954-288-7435
E:  babcockc@nova.edu

 

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