Former Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees member and entrepreneurial success, Dr. William Pickard recently paid a visit to both the Grand Rapids and Allendale campuses. His message was to encourage students and adults alike, about success and business. Pickard, who spoke at two seperate campus events, is the founder and chairman of Global Automotive Alliance in Detroit and is considered one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the state. He talked about his upcoming book, Seven Principles of Entrepreneurship and he met with the students who received his business scholarship at Grand Valley.