The students have officially kicked off their class business! With a clear deadline set, the pressure is on to launch ticket sales. Two mornings of last week were dedicated to organizing the necessary details to make this happen!

The class also took a tour of Wente Plumbing and Fire Protection, where they learned about the business and how Skyler Bilbo became its owner. Following the tour, Skyler was joined by Matt Cekander, who both shared valuable insights on business accounting and personal finance. Jodi Thoele, the director of Effingham tourism, offered information about the community's offerings for both locals and visitors. The students are eager to explore ways to collaborate with community events to promote their business.

Last week concluded with the first official Mentor Hustle of the year! A HUGE thank you goes out to all of this year's CEO Mentors.