Heartland Dental's spacious training room was filled with excitement when Effingham County CEO held orientation for the Class of 2018. Parents and next year’s students learned about the mission, vision and culture of CEO. The group will be anticipating the start of the CEO journey which begins on Monday, August 21, 2017.
We appreciate you being a loyal reader of the Effingham County CEO News Update. It keeps you informed of all the special places we tour and provides an opportunity to see all the wonderful people we meet on the CEO Journey. This week we conclude with a recap on the CEO Trade Show, CEO Investor Breakfast, and the Cincinnati Reds stadium tour. We also want to send out a warm congratulations to Kent Probst on his retirement and to say thank you for all the lives he has touched as a CEO Facilitator. We will reach out to you again, when we welcome the CEO Class of 2018 at the Summer Orientation in July.
CEO Trade Show is tonight! Do not miss the excitement of seeing 41 Effingham County students start their first business. Please stop by the Thelma Keller Convention Center from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM to see the products and services they are passionate about sharing with you.
This is the day we have all been waiting for to arrive. To see Effingham County's young entrepreneurs’ creative business ideas come to life. Bring your family to explore 41 innovative Trade Show booths on Tuesday, May 2nd from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Thelma Keller Convention Center. Free Admission
This is the week in CEO that everyone was most anxious about, but after going into the tank with the Sharks many felt more confident about their business. Many said they had a better understanding of what they needed to do before the Trade Show on May 2nd. CEO also spent time at Artisan Depot, heard additional information about taxes, and met with Alumni to ask questions about college and life after CEO.
The manner in which the CEO program is funded is critical to its success and sustainability. All funds raised are used exclusively for the Effingham County CEO Program. To participate, a 3-year $1000 per year commitment is required. Business Partner Investors commitments of time and energy are also critical to the program's success. Contributions may be tax deductible, as our organization is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization.
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When we are not touring local businesses, we need a place to host the class. During that time, the 0 CEO students and their Facilitator would meet at your site where they would also have guest speakers and guests from the community attend. Hosting requires a facility with internet access and adequately accommodates up to 5 people.
We are looking for people to share real-life stories about the concepts of running a business, from strategic thinking, product development to marketing, and cash flow management. Also, sharing your personal successes and failures are what recent classes have enjoyed the most.
If you are interested in participating in any of the above programs, use our contact form to send us a message
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