The Dunn School More Entrepreneurial Fun

PaCE is keeping the good times rolling with The Dunn School, a top prep school in the Santa Ynez Valley known for its killer entrepreneurial programs. Don Blumenthal, PaCE’s Business and Personal Branding instructor, made some great connections during the Diamond Challenge in April 2024, including with Dunn’s Assistant Headmaster and their entrepreneurship team.

Dunn’s student-run convenience store is a highlight, where students manage everything—from products (many made by alumni) to sales. It’s a perfect match with PaCE’s hands-on approach to learning.

This partnership got even stronger when Dunn’s team came to PaCE’s Branding class, shared their rebranded program, and got a taste of college-level business learning. Oh, and speaking of the Diamond Challenge—it’s a huge global competition, with 2,000 students from 37 countries. Dunn is the only West Coast school to host it!

The collaboration continued when Dunn reps visited PaCE’s Kerr Hall for a hands-on SWOT analysis with PaCE students. It was an awesome chance for both high school and college students to share ideas and learn from each other.

PaCE is excited to keep this partnership going and bring more hands-on learning opportunities to students. Here’s to more fun collaborations that inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs!