Hilton Head Bicycle Company

“I think about this experience every single day. A friend asked me if I was interested in this opportunity sometime during the winter of 2021, a time of boredom amidst the peak of covid. Little did I know this would be the best summer of my life spent around people who I quickly grew to love. Firstly, Jim & Sue Hall are the best people. Owning and operating HHBC during the summer is no small feat. Sue's maternal expertise was on display daily as she treated the work staff like a family, ensuring everyone was taken care of. Jim constantly displayed his management prowess and leadership. There were plenty of times he could've gotten upset about a number of things (customers, our errors, ext), but he never did. He always kept his poise. From a management standpoint, that was my biggest takeaway; constantly keeping cool in the face of frustration. I admire that. I loved working under our manager, Nate. In my opinion, he walked the fine line of superior & friend in a perfect fashion. He was like a coach you loved to play for, you never wanted to let him down. If you are worried about throwing yourself into an unfamiliar situation, don't be!! I had no connection to bikes, the Halls, or South Carolina, but after a few days, I felt right at home. Living on the beach for a summer was a dream. I look back at my phone memories from these days all the time, reminiscing on the great times me and my friends had. I could go on & on about how much fun I had, how this place made me feel, and how it holds dear to my heart to this day. But instead of me continuing to ramble, YOU SHOULD GO EXPERIENCE IT YOURSELF, it will be the best decision you make in your young life. As I enter the work world, I realize how an opportunity like this has a small window. You'll never really be able to have an experience like this again once you start working post college. Don't waste it. (it's also is a great talking point on your resume)”

“My experience working at Hilton Head Bicycle Company in the Entrepreneurship Internship was both an idyllic summer experience and a position that added richly to my career growth and knowledge of business. The culture at Hilton Head Bicycle creates a close-knit community and genuine fun- I've never laughed so much at a job in a workspace as I did day-to-day at the company. The owners of the company, Jim and Sue Hall, give an unbelievable amount of care and encouragement to their interns, and truly make the company a welcoming place to work and a true home for the summer. I cannot say enough good things about the owners and how generous they are. Every day at work is filled with enthusiasm and positive energy. Beyond the company culture, the position itself teaches valuable work experience combined with education of accounting and financial knowledge critical for understanding business. The program truly gives you a hand-on experience learning how to manage businesses that will be helpful no matter what career field one goes into. In short, I cannot say enough good things about this program. It offers a low-stress, enjoyable summer on the beautiful Hilton Head Island combined with valuable experience and education for future career growth. ”