CEO is filled with new opportunitites and so is Effingham County. Proteges were able to hear their potential mentors share their personal journey, toured the Effingham Performance Center and guest of SMOOTHIE KiNG that opens Oct. 18th. They received samples of their smoothies and heard the story of how this franchise came to Effingham.
Businesses today usually have a 30-Day Review for their new employess and in CEO we took this action with our students.
Setting goals in CEO is how students plan for the future. To know where you wish to go, you need a plan and writing a personal mission and vision statement provides a great start. This week included training for proteges provided by the Effingham CEO Board in preparation for mentoring.
Most Life Lessons are learned through difficult experiences and setbacks. We wish in many life learning scenarios there was a magic eraser to take away the pain of hard knock lessons. But in CEO, we learn that every day presents opportunities, not challenges and taking on this new attitude sets the tone for future success. We are appreciative of our many guest speakers through the year sharing those difficult stories and allowing our students to gain wisdom from their struggles.
Every day in CEO is something new and this week was no exception. Have you started your own business? If so, you know the 100's of questions our classes are starting to ask on "How to get started and stay focused?"
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
Marianna Hemmen attends Teutopolis High School and is involved in basketball, softball, along with math club, volunteens, and National Honor Society. Outside of school, she is currently waitressing at Cracker Barrel. In her free time she loves spending time with her family, friends, and her dog, Manny. Marianna plans to attend a four year university and major in business.
“CEO is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I am extremely happy to be apart of this year's class. I look forward to learning more about the businesses in Effingham County and building skills that will help me now and in the future. I am excited to meet new people and create new relationships.”
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