Guest speaker Connie Miller, of Dewitt Savings Bank gave us an insightful lesson on the financial foundation of running a business. We learned how to read and understand an income ...

Guest speaker Connie Miller, of Dewitt Savings Bank gave us an insightful lesson on the financial foundation of running a business. We learned how to read and understand an income ...


This week we had a visit to Clanin Creative was such an awesome experience! 🙌  Scott Clanin shared how he started his business as a freelancer and grew it into a full creative agency ...

This week we had a visit to Clanin Creative was such an awesome experience! 🙌 Scott Clanin shared how he started his business as a freelancer and grew it into a full creative agency ...


✨ Mentor Day ✨�Big dreams. Bold ideas. Bright minds.� Last Thursday our students connected with their mentors who challenge them to think bigger, dream higher, and never stop reaching ...

✨ Mentor Day ✨�Big dreams. Bold ideas. Bright minds.� Last Thursday our students connected with their mentors who challenge them to think bigger, dream higher, and never stop reaching ...


Jay & Rex Nicole have been entrepreneurs for over 30 years when they bought Rays Chili. As we sat down to learn more about their entrepreneurial journey, they shared decisions they ...

Jay & Rex Nicole have been entrepreneurs for over 30 years when they bought Rays Chili. As we sat down to learn more about their entrepreneurial journey, they shared decisions they ...


Recently, the Central Illinois CEO class had a great session learning from Eric Benting, Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Sunset Hills! �Eric shared his career journey, filled with ...

Recently, the Central Illinois CEO class had a great session learning from Eric Benting, Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Sunset Hills! �Eric shared his career journey, filled with ...


The Central Illinois CEO class is officially in the group business phase! 🙌  Over the past few weeks, our students took part in the full ideation process — generating dozens of ...

The Central Illinois CEO class is officially in the group business phase! 🙌 Over the past few weeks, our students took part in the full ideation process — generating dozens of ...


The Central Illinois CEO class had the opportunity to tour Bayer’s Seed Corn Plant in Farmer City, and it was an incredible learning experience! �We were amazed to see how the crops ...

The Central Illinois CEO class had the opportunity to tour Bayer’s Seed Corn Plant in Farmer City, and it was an incredible learning experience! �We were amazed to see how the crops ...


This week the CICEO students enjoyed a morning with Bruce Nims and learned a great deal about his entrepreneurial journey and four aspects  of the entrepreneurial attitude. ...

This week the CICEO students enjoyed a morning with Bruce Nims and learned a great deal about his entrepreneurial journey and four aspects of the entrepreneurial attitude. ...


#Strongertogether   That was the theme as the CICEO and Mt Zion IL CEO programs teamed up for a morning of community service & collaboration! We love seeing students connect, give back ...

#Strongertogether That was the theme as the CICEO and Mt Zion IL CEO programs teamed up for a morning of community service & collaboration! We love seeing students connect, give back ...


Part 1 - Mt Zion IL CEO & CICEO  Friday morning the CICEO and Mt. Zion CEO programs came together for a fun and impactful day!   Students kicked things off with a cereal bar and ...

Part 1 - Mt Zion IL CEO & CICEO Friday morning the CICEO and Mt. Zion CEO programs came together for a fun and impactful day! Students kicked things off with a cereal bar and ...


We completed session 1 from the series “The Art & Science of Entrepreneurial Thinking” from Doug Villard. This session focused on systems and processes, brain storming ideas ...

We completed session 1 from the series “The Art & Science of Entrepreneurial Thinking” from Doug Villard. This session focused on systems and processes, brain storming ideas ...


This week our CEO students had the opportunity to learn from Kevin Breheny, retired President of JL Hubbard Insurance & Bonds. Kevin spoke about the importance of making a strong first ...

This week our CEO students had the opportunity to learn from Kevin Breheny, retired President of JL Hubbard Insurance & Bonds. Kevin spoke about the importance of making a strong first ...