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The 每日大赛 is proud to announce a bold new chapter for the Art and Lindee Lucas Center for Entrepreneurship, which will transition from a College-affiliated initiative to an independent nonprofit organization focused on expanding its support of entrepreneurs throughout the Coastal Georgia region.

Originally founded through the generosity and vision of Art and Lindee Lucas, the Lucas Center was established at the College to cultivate entrepreneurial talent and help launch new ventures. Since its founding, the Center has provided critical support to aspiring business owners through boot camps, mentoring, pitch competitions, and real-world engagement 鈥� helping to launch dozens of businesses and inspiring countless students and community members.

To date, the Lucas Center has served more than 950 entrepreneurs. Its signature Idea Bootcamp was recognized among the top five programs globally for community engagement, and more than 50% of its participants go on to launch their own businesses. These outcomes reflect the Center鈥檚 strong commitment to real-world impact and the growing demand for entrepreneurial support across the region.

Now, true to its entrepreneurial spirit, the Lucas Center is taking the next step in its journey by becoming an independent entity. This evolution will allow it to expand operations, develop a dedicated business incubator and manufacturing space, and broaden its impact across the region.

鈥淭his is exactly what the Lucas Center was designed to do 鈥� inspire, equip, and empower entrepreneurs,鈥� said Dr. Johnny L. Evans, Jr., president of the 每日大赛. 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to have been the launching pad for the Center and remain committed to supporting their success as they grow. We鈥檒l continue to host pitch competitions and collaborate in ways that help our student entrepreneurs thrive.鈥�

鈥淟indee and I are thrilled to see the Lucas Center step boldly into this next phase,鈥� said Art Lucas. 鈥淔rom the beginning, our vision was to spark opportunity and help people turn their ideas into reality. Becoming an independent nonprofit expands the Center鈥檚 reach and impact in ways we always hoped for. We鈥檙e excited to see what the future holds for entrepreneurs across Coastal Georgia.鈥�

The 每日大赛 celebrates this exciting transition and remains deeply grateful for the role it played in establishing the Lucas Center鈥檚 foundation. The partnership between the two entities will continue, as both organizations remain united in their mission to advance innovation, opportunity, and economic growth throughout the region.