We’ve got dinner covered on April 23rd! Come out to Joe's Pizza & Pasta between 5:00- 8:30 pm for a delicious dinner served by participants in YBNext and the CEO Class of 2018. All tips and 20% of your bill will go towards this fundraising partnership between YBNext and CEO. This is a great community event you will not want to miss. See you there!
This week was interesting because of the diverse presentations on a how a water plant operates and how area businesses implement hedging into determining price of goods. Also, a special morning was planned with a delicious breakfast for champions from Panera Bread for Mentor Hustle Hour.
It was a broad span of speakers and business visits this week. From learning the impact of giving back to the community, the importance of risk management in a business startup to going over the fine details of prepping for the CEO Trade Show May 1st. It may have been short, but it was still filled with great information before everyone headed into Spring break.
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This year in CEO the students prepared for Shark Tank with a feasibility questionnaire that ask about target market, competitors, profit margin, expected income and much more. Preparation is what brings success when starting a business and it also brings confidence inside the Shark Tank. In this News Update we added a few additional personal quotes regarding Shark Tank and how the Shark’s impacted their personal business plans for the upcoming Trade Show. Just as a reminder, Tuesday, May 1st from 5:00 – 7:30 pm at the Thelma Keller Convention Center is when the Class of 2018 will be awaiting to share their business with you too!
Our students were ask this very question, "What they brought to CEO?" One day an employer will be asking that same question to them, "What do you bring to my company?" It is no surprise that those who do what they say they are going to do and carry the importance of personal capital as a high attribute will do well in business and life. This week's business tours shared this same thought in their presentation about their own business success.
5:00 - 7:30 PM at the Thelma Keller Convention Center
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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 40 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 45 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
Danny Hortenstine attends Effingham High School. He is a part of the varsity football team at EHS and is also a member of the varsity soccer team. Danny participates in the school musicals at EHS. Currently, he is employed at the Effingham Country Club as a cart boy and also at Joe's Pizza as a delivery driver. After high school, Danny plans to attend a four year university to study finance.
“Having the opportunity to participate in the the CEO program is incredible. I hope CEO will set me apart and help me gain skills to become more successful in the business world.”
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