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Mentors = Matched  We kicked off a shorter, lighter week by welcoming our mentors back into the fold.  We started with a fun ice breaker, went over the basics of the program, and an ...

Mentors = Matched We kicked off a shorter, lighter week by welcoming our mentors back into the fold. We started with a fun ice breaker, went over the basics of the program, and an ...


Agriculture is the number one industry in the state of Illinois.  Generating $19B to the economy from commodity sales alone, it's no surprise that 1 in 17 jobs are related to food and ...

Agriculture is the number one industry in the state of Illinois. Generating $19B to the economy from commodity sales alone, it's no surprise that 1 in 17 jobs are related to food and ...


"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - Benjamin Franklin  We were delighted to have our investors join us last week for breakfast and networking with our current team ...

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - Benjamin Franklin We were delighted to have our investors join us last week for breakfast and networking with our current team ...


Mentor Mixer!  Last week, our team had the opportunity to meet the mentors who will walk alongside them this year in CEO.  It was a chance for each of the students to have a (brief) ...

Mentor Mixer! Last week, our team had the opportunity to meet the mentors who will walk alongside them this year in CEO. It was a chance for each of the students to have a (brief) ...


Be prepared and use your time wisely. Communicate often, and clearly. The year goes fast - enjoy it!  These were  just a few pieces of advice, among many anecdotes and words of wisdom ...

Be prepared and use your time wisely. Communicate often, and clearly. The year goes fast - enjoy it! These were just a few pieces of advice, among many anecdotes and words of wisdom ...


🗣📢 Calling all McDonough CEO investors! Have you RSVPed for next week's breakfast yet?  The McDonough County CEO Investor Breakfast is just a week away and our students can't wait to ...

🗣📢 Calling all McDonough CEO investors! Have you RSVPed for next week's breakfast yet? The McDonough County CEO Investor Breakfast is just a week away and our students can't wait to ...


The team has recently been working to develop their ideas for the class business, so it was only fitting that we start our week with someone who not only has experience in the CEO ...

The team has recently been working to develop their ideas for the class business, so it was only fitting that we start our week with someone who not only has experience in the CEO ...


The art of conversation...  it takes practice!  On Friday morning, we ventured to Rushville to meet up with the team from Brown Schuyler CEO.  After some ice breakers and a refresher ...

The art of conversation... it takes practice! On Friday morning, we ventured to Rushville to meet up with the team from Brown Schuyler CEO. After some ice breakers and a refresher ...


Reputation is everything in a town this size.  As a family-owned business that has been in operation since 1960, Arnold Brothers Heating and Cooling showed us how they work to maintain ...

Reputation is everything in a town this size. As a family-owned business that has been in operation since 1960, Arnold Brothers Heating and Cooling showed us how they work to maintain ...


Always light, always bright, always positive.   This is the rule of thumb given by Stacey Macchi, Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert, when teaching us how to use and create a ...

Always light, always bright, always positive. This is the rule of thumb given by Stacey Macchi, Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert, when teaching us how to use and create a ...


“When you’re a business owner, you don’t even look at the clock - you do what you do because you love it.”  Eric & Dr. Karen Blakeley are busy. They own All Pets Veterinary Clinic & ...

“When you’re a business owner, you don’t even look at the clock - you do what you do because you love it.” Eric & Dr. Karen Blakeley are busy. They own All Pets Veterinary Clinic & ...


Making connections with customers, thinking ahead to make a better product, and volunteering in the community: values embodied by Lin Stults, the namesake of Engraving by Lin.  Lin has ...

Making connections with customers, thinking ahead to make a better product, and volunteering in the community: values embodied by Lin Stults, the namesake of Engraving by Lin. Lin has ...