Students presented their business plans to CEO mentors and board members this week! Excited to see each of these businesses grow!

Thanks to SBDC Advisor, Dr. Andrew Kerr, for an interactive morning discussing personal mission statements and utilizing a business model canvas for their personal business.

Thanks to Brad Culpepper, Director of Hospitality and David Zanolla, Director of Talent Acquisition & Development, Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL, for spending the first of two ...

Thanks to the Memorial Hospital Foundation team for spending the morning with CEO! *Executive Director, Greta Wetzel *Donor Engagement Lead, Katelyn Foreman *Executive Coordinator ...

Thanks to Andy Bastert, Regional President, Fortress Bank, for hosting CEO! A morning full of banking lingo and the power of compounding. Student takeaway: start saving early!

A great night!

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CEO enjoyed a visit to Warsaw Mercantile last week! With multiple vendors selling their products year-round, it’s the perfect place to shop local! Thanks to James Coan and Ron & Julie ...

Thanks to Roger Leenerts, Director of Entrepreneurship at Quincy University, for spending the morning wirh Hancock County CEO! Students got a taste of entrepreneurship at the college ...

A great morning with our mentors this week! Personal business plans are taking shape!

Kicking off 2026 with a 1-100 Challenge!

Thanks to Illini West High School Superintendent, Mr. Jay Harnack, for presenting “AI for Student CEO’s: From Brainstorming to Building Your Own Business Tools”. CEO students received ...