McDonough County CEO News

9/8/2025 News Article

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Challenge accepted! Thirteen days ago, these ten students were challenged to turn a $2 investment into $100 profit. We call it $1 to $100, and it’s an important exercise early in the ...Challenge accepted! Thirteen days ago, these ten students were challenged to turn a $2 investment into $100 profit. We call it $1 to $100, and it’s an important exercise early in the ...Challenge accepted! Thirteen days ago, these ten students were challenged to turn a $2 investment into $100 profit. We call it $1 to $100, and it’s an important exercise early in the ...

Challenge accepted!

Thirteen days ago, these ten students were challenged to turn a $2 investment into $100 profit. We call it $1 to $100, and it’s an important exercise early in the CEO year for many reasons. And oh my, did these #youngentrepreneurs ever rise to the challenge!

A few things we learned:
- Keeping track of transactions is important.
- Getting out of your comfort zone is a must.
- Your network & community supports you the most!

💰 We added some cash prizes to encourage them to keep going past $100. Thanks to Matt Lawver, Edward Jones - Financial Advisor and Brian Kinman, Vice President of Arnold Brothers Heating and Cooling for the added cash incentives.

🙌 Congratulations to Olin & Luke, whose partnership generated the highest total!

👏 The next award went to Carlee, who came out of the gate strong and didn’t look back!

Every single student on this team should be proud of themselves. They pushed each other with their competitive nature, while supporting each other in the end. Good work, CEO Class of 2026!