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Anthony Garrido \u201925 starts his Saturdays before sunrise, loading up vending machines in bustling Ontario warehouses. By the time most of his peers are just waking up, the 19-year-old Upland native is already turning a profit.<\/p>\n

With determination, ingenuity, and business resources and practice from the University of La\u00a0Verne, Garrido turned a simple idea into a thriving business projected to earn $30,000 a year. The business student credits experiences with the the\u00a0<\/span>Small Business Development Center (SBDC)<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Integrated Business Program<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for helping to transform his vision into reality.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have learned so many skills \u2013 from how to conduct research and write a business plan to how to pitch a smart idea and get a loan,\u201d Garrido said.<\/p>\n

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Anthony Garrido stands by his vending machines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Inspired by his Cuban grandfather\u2019s entrepreneurial legacy, Garrido saw opportunity where others overlooked it. He placed vending machines in warehouses with no fast food nearby, using app-enabled technology for remote inventory management. His business model is both strategic and efficient, allowing him to juggle school and his job as a fast-food assistant manager.<\/p>\n

Anthony\u2019s ambition doesn\u2019t stop there. Through ULV\u2019s Integrated Business Program, he led a student-run business as CEO, raising more than $11,000 for charity. He\u2019s also saving to invest in a fast-food franchise, a dream fueled by his passion for creating opportunities for himself and others.<\/p>\n

\u201cULV has taught me more than business skills\u2014it\u2019s shown me what\u2019s possible when you have the right support and mindset,\u201d Garrido says.<\/p>\n

This article was originally published at University of La Verne News<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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