A common theme I've been seeing as of lately growing up in south central L.A. Doesn't surprise me at all. Los Angeles is seeming to lose its flavor with all these "upgrades" in the city. USC has gained respect over the last 20 years as being an integral part OF the community (with the NAI program and Family Of FIVE schools, etc.) but it goes to show a move to take Bill's business away one year after allowing him to be on campus, shows no loyalty. Contract with Lil Bill to be A PART OF THE USC VILLAGE! That's the smart move. Obviously the USC I've been associated with most of my life have some of the most generous and supportive alumni, donors, etc who can make this happen. The guy has 40 years of experience and his labor of love should not go unnoticed. His relationship with the school and the service he provides epitomizes what USC is "supposed" to be all about. However, removing Bill's bike shop entirely only goes to show greed is more important than loyalty. And my opinion is coming from a person who has the utmost respect for USC as an institution. CONTINUE TO KEEP BILL ON CAMPUS or CONTRACT WITH HIM TO BE IN THE VILLAGE! It's just that simple. Remain loyal to those who've been loyal to you USC!
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Gene Bednarchik
9 years ago
Here is an honest guy just trying to get by........ and USC wants to toss him out.... shame on them.
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Noah Molina
9 years ago
Let him stay. He is a nice guy
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Anonymous
9 years ago
awfully cruel if some compromise can't be agreed to, to let him stay
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Jennah Crotts
9 years ago
Please support this small business and look to incorporate our community assets!
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Michal Sela-Amit
9 years ago
He's part of the Trojan family! this is not how we treat family USC. Be creative! find a way to let him stay!
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Mike Fleming
9 years ago
Let him continue with his work. If you're looking for more revenue then you are not looking in the right places. Give me a break...
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Anonymous
9 years ago
How could you kick out this bike shop, shame on you USC!!!
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greg smith
9 years ago
Allow this man to do his service for the community.
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judi kelley
9 years ago
Shame on you USC !!!!!
Just another self employed wonderful person getting kicked out for The Bigger Business.
It is just horrible to kick this business off campus !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Let this man make his living. I'm sure he's given many students high quality work for a very cheap price. We need good men like him ❤
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Carly Shelar
9 years ago
USC offers a degree in entrepreneurship... How is booting this guy off campus in line with valuing entrepreneurs?
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Alain Bourgault
9 years ago
How did you not think about this business before you signed the exclusive agreement. Come on and set things right.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Save small businesses from corporate strong-armed takeovers.
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Linda Roberts
9 years ago
I just saw this man on the news ... what is wrong with you people? Leave the man alone, like he said, there's more than enough work on this campus for two shops. Please don't take away his reason to get up in the morning and be a small part of society! Work together ..
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Beverly
9 years ago
Please allow Little Bills Bike Shop to stay to remain on campus.
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Waleska Hernandez
9 years ago
It's not fair , to kick him out after so many years!
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Ayuana Tate
9 years ago
We need him
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Carla Rosso
9 years ago
I just saw your story on the Kcal9. I shocked up about your story. As a small business owner I see your pain. I send you positive vibes, that your business is saved. Is people like you that make amaerica great!
A common theme I've been seeing as of lately growing up in south central L.A. Doesn't surprise me at all. Los Angeles is seeming to lose its flavor with all these "upgrades" in the city. USC has gained respect over the last 20 years as being an integral part OF the community (with the NAI program and Family Of FIVE schools, etc.) but it goes to show a move to take Bill's business away one year after allowing him to be on campus, shows no loyalty. Contract with Lil Bill to be A PART OF THE USC VILLAGE! That's the smart move. Obviously the USC I've been associated with most of my life have some of the most generous and supportive alumni, donors, etc who can make this happen. The guy has 40 years of experience and his labor of love should not go unnoticed. His relationship with the school and the service he provides epitomizes what USC is "supposed" to be all about. However, removing Bill's bike shop entirely only goes to show greed is more important than loyalty. And my opinion is coming from a person who has the utmost respect for USC as an institution. CONTINUE TO KEEP BILL ON CAMPUS or CONTRACT WITH HIM TO BE IN THE VILLAGE! It's just that simple. Remain loyal to those who've been loyal to you USC!
Here is an honest guy just trying to get by........ and USC wants to toss him out.... shame on them.
Let him stay. He is a nice guy
awfully cruel if some compromise can't be agreed to, to let him stay
Please support this small business and look to incorporate our community assets!
He's part of the Trojan family! this is not how we treat family USC. Be creative! find a way to let him stay!
Let him continue with his work. If you're looking for more revenue then you are not looking in the right places. Give me a break...
How could you kick out this bike shop, shame on you USC!!!
Allow this man to do his service for the community.
Shame on you USC !!!!! Just another self employed wonderful person getting kicked out for The Bigger Business. It is just horrible to kick this business off campus !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let this man make his living. I'm sure he's given many students high quality work for a very cheap price. We need good men like him ❤
USC offers a degree in entrepreneurship... How is booting this guy off campus in line with valuing entrepreneurs?
How did you not think about this business before you signed the exclusive agreement. Come on and set things right.
Save small businesses from corporate strong-armed takeovers.
I just saw this man on the news ... what is wrong with you people? Leave the man alone, like he said, there's more than enough work on this campus for two shops. Please don't take away his reason to get up in the morning and be a small part of society! Work together ..
Please allow Little Bills Bike Shop to stay to remain on campus.
It's not fair , to kick him out after so many years!
We need him
I just saw your story on the Kcal9. I shocked up about your story. As a small business owner I see your pain. I send you positive vibes, that your business is saved. Is people like you that make amaerica great!
just saw this on the news made me so sad