MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — There’s a brand new entrepreneur at the Grand Strand.
Myles Griffin is the landlord of Spanky’s Ice Cream Cart, named after his early life nickname.
Myles has autism and White-Sutton Syndrome, a unprecedented dysfunction that reasons highbrow disabilities and developmental delays.
He’s by no means let that forestall him from undertaking his targets like graduating from Socastee Top Faculty, turning into an eagle scout and now opening an ice cream trade.
“The explanation I sought after to possess my very own trade is as a result of I took entrepreneurship benefit badge and I sought after to turn into an entrepreneur and personal my trade,” he stated.
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Myles used to be awarded a $5,000 grant from SOS, a non-profit that is helping other people with particular wishes.
“We had a grant that began the investment to toughen one of the crucial merchandise and fabrics that he had to get started off. After which we’re beginning off with counting cash and in point of fact simply training the ones customer support talents that he wishes each day,” stated Adam Legislation with SOS.
Myles’ first tournament used to be the Carolina Nation Track Competition.
His sister Chelsea Griffin stated trade has been booming since then.
“Neatly it’s an excessively busy lifestyles isn’t Myles? Being the sister of an entrepreneur. I were given the web trade began for Myles, the Fb web page. It has went roughly viral and that’s made him much more excited,” she stated.
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With each and every tournament, Myles stated he’s realized a factor or two about being an entrepreneur.
“Make sure to don’t give melted ice cream to other people and you should definitely keep hydrated,” he stated.
Myles’ subsequent tournament on the Superstar Academy on June 28 at midday.
You’ll be able to additionally apply him on Fb to stay alongside of his tale.
Myles stated different particular wishes people must take a look at SOS and get started their very own trade.
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