https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trendingc9680de0-eaa0-4659-b9a9-ade788a05d1chttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2020/09/08/CEO-Program-enters-its-second-yearOn August 24, five local young people began their journey to becoming entrepreneurs through the McDonough County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities, or CEO program, now in its second year. In 2010 the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship was founded in Effingham Illinois by educator and filmmaker Craig Lindvahl to support the expansion and growth of the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program for high school students. Today, the program can be found in fifty-six counties across six states.2020-09-08T11:37:00-05:003749acac-b95f-437d-8c6b-3af1fef8823ahttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2020/07/07/Riverbend-CEO-Readies-for-New-Class-this-FallALTON — Marquette Catholic High School’s Katie Sabolo has lifted youth to new heights through the RiverBend CEO program while reaching new heights of her own.2020-07-07T21:51:00-05:000be90989-d259-4945-bc87-fef0769c8e01https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2020/07/06/Dickinson-County-CEO-announces-inaugural-classABILENE -- After a competitive application process, the Dickinson County CEO board of directors is excited to announce its inaugural class for the 2020-2021 school year.2020-07-06T22:03:00-05:00ed3d5353-4e41-4784-a644-de968a8a06a6https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2020/07/06/CEO-Trade-Show-slated-for-Wednesday-rain-or-shineIt’s been months in the making but the 12 students in the Daviess County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities or CEO program are finally ready to showcase their businesses during the annual trade show that will take place Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bicentennial Walkway, near the CORE Center and just off Main Street.2020-07-06T21:56:00-05:007f3f06a5-6936-4dd9-aa0f-517a3f0eddddhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2020/07/02/Knox-County-CEO-program-enrolls-biggest-class-yet-GALESBURG — Since the autumn of 2018, a Knox County Area Partnership program has encouraged high-schoolers to create and manage their own businesses, and while the future of schooling in the county remains in flux, the future of the program seems secure.2020-07-02T11:06:00-05:00b133ed0e-7be7-4895-ba19-16b16a928a59https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2020/07/02/White-County-CEO-Program-to-Hold-Trade-Show-CARMI — The White County CEO Program will hold their Trade Show on July 13, 2020 from 6-8pm at Rice Motor Company, located at 1306 W Main Street in Carmi.2020-07-02T11:04:00-05:0015c51595-1ac5-4832-8eb7-1a07c1872a58https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2020/05/28/Union-County-CEO-Student-Earns-National-Recognition-“Congratulations to the second place winner of the CEO National Pitch competition – Alex Remsey from the Union County CEO Program! We love this 30-second pitch about his business, Alto Archery Targets.” 2020-05-28T10:04:00-05:00d3571f5f-f695-4680-9d8f-39e2f90482a3https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2020/05/07/Edwardsville-CEO-Students-Launch-Virtual-Trade-Show-The Edwardsville CEO program will launch a virtual trade show on Friday, May 8. Originally, this trade show was set to take place in person at SIUE. However, due to the current social gathering restrictions, the event will pivot to a virtual platform.2020-05-07T17:21:00-05:00b1e3449d-9a2e-420a-90b6-7b047cf42a48https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/12/09/Madison-CEO-initiative-trains-teenagers-as-entrepreneursMADISON – Several philanthropic factions have united to implement “Madison CEO,” an initiative for high school seniors to nurture skills as entrepreneurs. Madison ECO will encourage entrepreneurship as a vehicle for economic development in the community. Seniors in Madison City Schools can participate at no cost to the district or the student.2019-12-09T12:06:00-06:002f51a2b7-86dd-44dc-97f9-a7063ce7dcdfhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/09/05/High-School-CEO-program-off-to-a-busy-start“Throughout the two weeks into CEO, Lisa has taught us so much and is almost like a second parent to us all. She has told us from the beginning to ‘begin with the end in mind’ and that really hit home with me,” said Bement participant Sadie Peeler.2019-09-05T12:50:00-05:005a661136-576d-4273-a4ed-cfdd3f694d2dhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/08/08/Land-of-Lincoln-CEO-Program-donates-to-charitiesLand of Lincoln CEO students visited the Rotary Club, the Lincoln Logan Food Pantry and The Humane Society, presenting each local charity with a $500 check. This money, totaling $1,500, was raised through the students’ big business project during the 2018-2019 school year.2019-08-08T21:03:00-05:00f3bf3e23-9ad3-46d1-bf61-5214c6ba4a49https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/07/22/Program-could-open-opportunities-for-Streator-Woodland-studentsA textbook has limits to what it can teach students. The CEO entrepreneur program adopted by Streator and Woodland high schools, on the other hand, has infinite possibilities, and that's why organizers are excited to launch it in the fall semester of 2020. The program has no textbooks.2019-07-22T13:26:00-05:006f37c6e5-80ec-4ca4-8fd3-78fac830c345https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/06/06/Area-students-head-to-trade-showCassidy Tucker of the Shelby County CEO program, Marlee Nolen of the Fayette County program, and Keri Zumbahlen of the Jasper County program are among the 25 students who will see their projects and businesses showcased in the annual Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship National CEO Trade Show on June 9.2019-06-06T09:12:00-05:0033a2b7d5-8bcb-4d71-b109-5d4c87dafeebhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/06/05/Abigail-Nealis-is-Going-to-the-CEO-National-Trade-ShowThe Richland County CEO Program is proud to announce that Abigail Nealis, with her business O’Happy Day Soap Co, will participate in this year’s CEONext National Trade Show in Champaign. O’Happy Day Soap Co will be 1 of 25 booths at this year’s event. 2019-06-05T18:20:00-05:00fa320f30-a978-4ad1-8ad2-8c8a1d23b2achttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/05/31/High-School-Entrepreneurs-Exhibit-at-CEONext-National-Trade-Show2019 White County CEO student, BeccaWestbrook, has been selected to participate in the National Trade Show. Her business is Culture Shock, featuring essential oil products inspired by various cultures. Westbrook was also selected by the White County CEO Board as their 2019 Trade Show Salesperson of the Year.2019-05-31T12:30:00-05:00c6308776-7a68-4cd5-9cc6-bc1b54a20900https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/05/29/Austin-Students-Learn-the-ABCs-of-Becoming-CEOs“The ideas are limitless. It’s up to them to decide what they’re passionate about,” said Tim Fritz, the advisory board chair for CEO.2019-05-29T09:07:00-05:0083764ba7-a135-4b9c-bc08-0f459cef2d95https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/05/19/CEO-Program-to-host-first-trade-show-May-29This year, Austin Public School and Pacelli Catholic Schools introduced a new opportunity for our students. The Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program gives students the opportunity to learn about business from local community leaders while simultaneously creating their own businesses. The CEO board has been working on bringing this unique program to the Austin community over the past few years, and so far, it’s been a huge success.2019-05-19T17:33:00-05:009021513a-eaf1-4a32-a694-e7b6445d460ehttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/05/06/Young-entrepreneurs-display-their-waresSixteen students from schools across the county spent this last school year in the CEO program every Monday through Friday from 7:30 - 9 a.m. at the Shelby County State Bank Investment Center learning how to create a business and then went out and did it. The students receive two credit hours at their school for their participation in the program. There were students are usually seniors, but can be juniors. This year they were from Shelbyville High School, Cowden-Herrick High School, Stew-Stras High School, and Windsor High School.2019-05-06T08:23:00-05:0048a645d6-0439-41c7-a848-87432e3c6514https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/05/03/CEO-students-gearing-up-for-annual-Trade-ShowAfter a nearly a school year full of learning the ins and outs of the business world, students in the Daviess County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities or CEO class are putting the finishing touches on their own businesses. The fruits of dozens of hours of work will culminate during the annual CEO Trade Show May 11 at the Eastside Park Community Building.2019-05-03T17:16:00-05:003e7bf6bf-4fb0-42b7-b917-ae9f67e44090https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/05/03/Food-for-Thought-Riverbend-CEO-reflects-on-its-third-season-at-investor-breakfast-event“The CEO has helped me develop skills that I could never do in a classroom,” Thomeczek said. “The experience that I had with all of the people I have met with was incredible. I think everyone should be able to take this class. I recommend anyone a year under me to take this class. It’s a really great program.”2019-05-03T15:18:00-05:00321832eb-dd2d-44ef-9c4c-cbe7545422e6https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/05/01/Craig-Lindvahl-Guest-Speaker-at-National-Day-of-Prayer-BreakfastTeacher, musician, filmmaker, composer, author...Craig Lindvahl is all of those things. Child of God? He's that, as well, and shared at Wednesday's National Day of Prayer observance how God has sustained him day to day following the diagnosis in November 2015 that he has pancreatic cancer.2019-05-01T15:14:00-05:000e2ba278-49a6-40de-8a24-e307f0fb8de4https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/05/01/Union-County-CEO-Trade-Show-Planned-in-AnnaThe students have taken an idea, developed a product or service, planned marketing strategies, analyzed their financial resources and needs, and have created trade show booths and elevator pitches to entice clients.2019-05-01T15:11:00-05:000ec52a6c-7585-450e-9133-a46cfcab0dd0https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/04/30/CEO-Program-Fosters-Teen-EntrepreneursThe program began development in 2017, with nearly a year before the program launched for the 2018-19 school year in August. The program is open to any junior or senior in a Knox County public or private school. Instead of being taught by teachers, it’s taught by facilitators from the business community, be they an accountant or an entrepreneur.2019-04-30T15:03:00-05:00bf65bd93-10b5-4d9e-aedc-f54873b5a349https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/04/29/Sullivan-County-high-schools-looking-more-in-depth-at-adding-CEO-program-for-students“We have a lot of students who walk our hallways every day, every year, that have a lot of things that they can offer and do and have these great ideas,” Kirk said. “A program like this, what I see is working with people in our community and finding resources for them to have and be able to do some of these ideas. I think we will be impressed by what comes out of them, not only at North Central but Sullivan and Dugger as well.”2019-04-29T10:20:00-05:00aa06c58d-e4cc-4fa2-85eb-539fbe725843https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/04/28/Students-to-host-trade-show-on-WednesdayLincoln’s business landscape is getting a boost from students who will be offering new ideas for consumers to consider. Students in the Land of Lincoln CEO program will host a trade show from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at the American Legion, 1740 Fifth St., in Lincoln.2019-04-28T08:35:00-05:00ed012015-0f0f-42db-84ef-3aa4a1d521cdhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/04/25/Richland-County-2019-CEO-Trade-Show-Defines-SuccessCreating Entrepreneurial Opportunities is just the tip of the iceberg defining what the Richland County CEO program offers to participating RCHS students. Last nights trade show, held at The Holiday, was the capstone event for a program open to all seniors at the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year for Richland County High School.2019-04-25T09:10:00-05:00c6e8843f-0eef-4be6-903d-7f39dabf9f6dhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/04/23/2019-CEO-Trade-ShowThe long awaited wait is almost over; it is Trade Show week! The Students are excited and eager to showcase their individual businesses to their community. The Trade Show is this Wednesday and will display ten businesses:2019-04-23T08:36:00-05:00d82281e6-1911-40d2-98b4-a607fdfe9cabhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/04/19/CEO-Students-Preparing-for-Trade-ShowsUnion County CEO team members are launching their own businesses after months of planning and preparation. The businesses are scheduled to first be on display to the public at the Southern Illinois Regional Youth Entrepreneur Trade Show, which is planned at the Dunn Richmond Center in Carbondale on April 23, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 2019-04-19T09:47:00-05:00cc90eb92-4fcc-4796-8907-226d27ab5349https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/04/11/Students-to-display-businesses-at-CEO-trade-showStudents from the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program will showcase their products and services next month at the Central Minnesota CEO annual trade show.2019-04-11T18:59:00-05:009f3a922b-dcde-4ca7-9081-a5731aff4d2fhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/03/25/Over-100-Bingo-Players-attend-the-Central-MN-CEO-Class-Ham-Slam-BingoSixty hams were awarded to bingo winners at the Central MN CEO Class Ham Slam bingo event. The CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) students are required to plan and put on a community event. The real life project lets them use a business plan and do the marketing necessary for the event to bring in enough revenue to make a profit.2019-03-25T09:18:00-05:00ec35e229-d87b-4a07-9838-aead80c68a77https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/03/14/Former-CEO-student-expands-program-to-SIUEThe Effingham County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities, or CEO, program has found its way to the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville thanks to a former program participant.2019-03-14T09:08:00-05:00fc227ca2-20ae-45ac-abea-844dd57b0859https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/03/12/This-Unlikely-Entrepreneur-Started-A-Social-Business-Before-Graduating-High-School-She emphatically thanks the program’s facilitators, who she says remain some of her most trusted mentors. “I am beyond thankful,” Hortin says. “If every state had a program like this, it would have a huge impact.” Hortin says she saw the CEO program motivate members of a generation that’s often ridiculed for its laziness: “If only we could roll it out to a whole generation.” 2019-03-12T14:34:00-05:00b04efa0f-6efa-48c9-b281-324a3318f0a0https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/03/11/New-bill-could-help-Illinois-students-prepare-for-life-after-graduationTAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — State Representative Sue Scherer is working to help Illinois students prepare for life after graduation, especially those who may not be heading to college.2019-03-11T10:10:00-05:00d0067809-4f74-44e1-8ef0-1ac89cd3e5adhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/03/04/CEO-Class-Showcases-Local-Talent-The audience selected dazzling dancer Trevor Toberman, a student at Hillsboro High School, as the top talent at "MoCo's got Talent," an event produced by the 13 students in the 2019 Montgomery CEO class on Saturday, March 2, in the Hillsboro High School gym.2019-03-04T08:40:00-06:00804504d9-b7d4-4b9c-8fd1-e23bb7509fc7https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/02/25/Outreach-effort-introduces-high-school-students-to-thinking-entrepreneuriallyOperated by the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship, the CEO program provides business, school, and community leaders with curricula, training, and operating support to establish and launch entrepreneurial education programs in their local school districts. Students who are selected for the program then attend a daily class over the course of the academic year, learning from entrepreneurs and business professionals about how to start and operate a business through mentorship, collaboration, hands-on training, and networking opportunities.2019-02-25T08:01:00-06:007ed994b1-6542-42c9-ad22-58b1c3c307e9https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/02/23/CEO-Program-hosts-business-conference-“The event exceeded expectations in every way,” said Program Facilitator Pete Visintin, who noted the students received “extremely positive” feedback from the attendees. “From the responses we’ve received, our attendees left the event changed for the better than when they arrived, equipped with knowledge and inspiration to improve their businesses and organizations.”2019-02-23T08:10:00-06:00a20411e9-c60f-4ca9-86fd-d16991d42843https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/02/22/Southwest-MN-CEO-Social-The Southwest Minnesota Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program offers entrepreneurship education that seeks to prepare people, especially youths, to be responsible, enterprising individuals who become entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial thinkers and contribute to economic development and sustainable communities. The CEO program is much more than a textbook course. Rather, students are immersed in real life learning experiences with the opportunity to take risks, manage the results and learn from the outcomes.2019-02-22T08:23:00-06:002261707a-0796-44e8-b606-4ad1fa44069dhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/02/08/Former-Hometown-Hoop-Heroes-To-Face-Off-In-Alumni-Games-At-CEO-Event-In-AnnaKyle Schuster, who is in the accompanying picture, said: “I think anytime you can partner local communities while involving past and present members it’s a good thing. Not only does it show a sense of pride but it also shows a lot of promise for our future. Everyone involved with putting this together did an excellent job, especially the kids of the Union County CEO program.”2019-02-08T09:06:00-06:001532d26e-6195-4ff7-8bf5-46dd26bbbb58https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/02/06/CEO-Program-celebrates-1st-semester-with-banquet--Mower CEO focuses on teaching students about business through real-world applications, such as creating business plans and working with community investors, as well as becoming entrepreneurs who contribute to the local community and its economic development. Students who are enrolled in the program shared their experiences with a roomful of investors and community members and talked about their progress. 2019-02-06T07:55:00-06:00ec5bf83e-bb85-4921-bc2a-2d89ee1a43d2https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/01/24/Murder-Mystery-dinner-to-benefit-future-entrepreneursThe Shelby County CEO program will host a Wild West-themed murder mystery dinner and silent auction from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Shelbyville Event Center.2019-01-24T14:13:00-06:009453f9f2-aa43-4a50-ae6c-1edf10ead5e5https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/01/17/Montgomery-CEO-Accepting-Applications-from-SeniorsCEO students are paired with local business leaders and visit area businesses, gain valuable insights from guest lecturers and put their knowledge and teamwork to the test by planning and organizing a class business. Students participating in the program learn many critical concepts including problem solving skills, teamwork, self-motivation, responsibility, higher order thinking, communication and inquiry.2019-01-17T10:11:00-06:002446d6a3-e931-47c6-935b-300334bce92fhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/01/12/SWIAR-gives-to-CEO-Program-Southwest Indiana Association of Realtors board member Anna Lou Chapman presented the Daviess County CEO program with a $1,000 sponsorship check at the CEO dinner event on Wednesday. 2019-01-12T08:58:00-06:00d03ce076-0e29-4318-afb0-bcbd104b28a7https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/01/10/Dinner-with-a-side-of-mystery-Students in the Daviess County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities or CEO class hosted a murder mystery dinner theater Wednesday night at WestGate Academy.2019-01-10T09:07:00-06:00fd6bb540-64e2-48e9-a0ff-5997934520c7https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/01/09/Faith-and-Community-in-Action-Award-presented-to-Morgan-Young-Mayor Goodnight presented the 10th annual Faith and Community in Action Award to Morgan Young of Oakbrook Church. The award honors spiritually-based individuals or groups who contribute, through their time and talent, in making a positive difference in our community.2019-01-09T11:33:00-06:009cde9d0d-3b26-4b93-a401-8dbfc82f085ahttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/01/07/Springer-reflects-on-the-successes-of-CEO-Program“Already, just in the first few months of the program, the growth and development for those students in terms of their business acumen, their communication ability – it’s just been off the charts,” Springer said. “Anybody that’s had a chance to interact with CEO students comes away with the same impression like, “Holy cow these are some really, really awesome kids.”2019-01-07T12:34:00-06:003ca1fc62-a0b6-4125-bc49-e7e4587e2f42https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2019/01/03/Dinner-and-a-MurderFor the last six years, each CEO class has hosted ‘An Evening with Young Entrepreneurs,’ an event featuring dinner, live entertainment and a silent auction all benefiting the annual trade show that gives the community a glance at student-created businesses as well as future generations of the program started by the Midland Institute of Entrepreneurship. This time, the class is changing things up a bit.2019-01-03T08:38:00-06:003c8de6db-c944-42ef-9892-5f46982471a0https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/12/26/Entrepreneurial-program-coming-for-Decatur-area-students“This is a great opportunity for students to learn the skills they will need to compete in the business world,” said Shelton Cobb, who is career and technical education supervisor for Decatur City Schools. “An opportunity like this has not been offered in any other place I have worked.”2018-12-26T20:06:00-06:009fb682e1-0aed-4d18-a35d-aadfba010ee8https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/12/11/Pike-CEO-to-present-Boots-and-Bow-TiesPike Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities will present Boots and Bow Ties, a dinner event with local entertainment, on Jan. 12 at the Crossroads Center, 125 W. Jefferson St., Pittsfield.2018-12-11T08:55:00-06:00020635e0-19d9-45d7-b613-87d105567f12https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/12/09/A-Night-to-Savor-CEO member Toni Rush said the event gave the group a chance to connect with local businesses. “I love the community and I love how they came together when needed,” she said. “I’m really proud that we got the community to come together and that was one of our biggest slogans. We wanted to bring the community together for the holiday spirit and I’m really grateful for this community.”2018-12-09T15:31:00-06:00168e872c-1e1b-48d1-ab4f-ca1ba2fb5a67https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/12/08/Jackson-CEO-Students-Showcase-Businesses-CARBONDALE, Ill - - A group of young small business owners gathered Saturday hoping to promote their companies. 2018-12-08T15:19:00-06:0095d9dd3b-8988-4800-a15a-aae5b91e7e8bhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/12/05/Edwardsville-Community-Foundation-helps-launch-CEO-Program-EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Community Foundation and the newly formed Edwardsville Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) Program are teaming up to give high school seniors firsthand business experience from local business owners.2018-12-05T09:41:00-06:004b406850-ee4c-4c66-af3e-68debc6c2735https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/12/05/CEO-Program-Accepting-Applications-for-Young-EntrepreneursThe CEO program of Richland County is now accepting applications for out-of-the box thinkers who are interested in participating in next year’s CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program. The Richland County CEO Program - partnering with the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship- is much more than an entrepreneurship program. It is an experiential learning course that offers seniors in high school the chance to participate in real life experiences. 2018-12-05T09:33:00-06:0046a36e73-d72f-49bf-b338-1512f790bde9https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/12/03/Land-of-Lincoln-CEO-Alumna-Emma-Schoth-takes-1st-place-at-ISU-Startup-Showcase-with-Drakes-Toys In June, Land of Lincoln CEO student Emma Schoth was one of three winners at the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship’s CEO Next National Trade Show in Effingham, Ill. Last week she repeated as a top entrepreneur, winning first place and $6,000 at the Illinois State University School of Business Means Center Startup Showcase with Drake’s Toys, an on-line subscription toy store catering to children with autism and other special needs.2018-12-03T11:31:00-06:003a4d7af0-3508-40d0-9098-6c9d5918c2c5https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/11/30/Are-Your-Charitable-Donations-Getting-to-the-Right-People--Heres-How-to-Be-Sure-Changing the world is like raising a child: It takes a village. Minds aren’t changed by money, and local organizations know who the thought leaders are in their community. Decentralized charities tend to be smart bets because their structure implies they have grassroots support in the areas they serve. The Midland Institute’s Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program, for example, uses a decentralized model to improve economic prospects for young people in rural areas. 2018-11-30T12:45:00-06:00c013ec59-50be-41be-acb8-52766af21f6bhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/11/24/Jersey-Students-Can-Learn-CEO-Skills-Students at Jersey Community High School will have a chance to dip their toe into the world of entrepreneurship with the start up of the Jersey County CEO program. 2018-11-24T20:55:00-06:000d230954-2e15-4561-9c9c-0704adfaa3e4https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/11/23/CEO-Program-Meet-the-Mentors-Breakfast-HeldThe Union County CEO program recently hosted its annual Meet the Mentors breakfast. This year's early morning event took place at St. Anne's Church in Anna. An important element of the CEO program is for the students to learn to communicate well with the individuals around them, both verbally and non-verbally. 2018-11-23T20:39:00-06:00e611d1e5-0cbb-4414-b334-ee5f0c9ab3d7https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/11/23/School-adds-real-life-business-programJERSEYVILLE - Jersey County Entrepreneurial Opportunities will join a network of 51 communities nationwide that have partnered with Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship to bring the entrepreneurial program, known as CEO, to the community 2018-11-23T20:28:00-06:00548d2eda-e656-4d6a-b372-f3b83534ab63https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/11/19/New-Dixon-CEO-class-to-start-in-the-fall-DIXON - The Whiteside Area Career Center is launching a second Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities class based in Dixon next year in hopes of catering to more students in Lee and Ogle counties. 2018-11-19T10:58:00-06:008ec6098f-584c-4ea6-aed8-b3e15faf77bdhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/11/14/Investors-needed-for-final-push-to-start-CEO-With just a few weeks left to raise the funds to start the Greene County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program, board members are worried the program may not move forward. 2018-11-14T09:50:00-06:007e5ec946-4db6-44f1-82c2-bef2c0331fdahttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/11/13/Jersey-County-brings-entrepreneurship-program-to-high-school-studentsJersey County CEO is proud to join a network of 51 total CEO communities across the United States who have partnered with Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship to bring the entrepreneurial program, CEO to their community. This program will be open to Jersey Community High School students in the 2019-2020 school year. 2018-11-13T09:44:00-06:00c54fc2de-1f2d-4ae4-ae37-37b37fde29e1https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/11/02/Saline-County-CEO-teens-host-first-bowling-tournamentTeens with the Saline County CEO Program are hosting a bowling tournament next month! 2018-11-02T13:24:00-05:003d2d929e-03bc-4659-baf0-5929507071b1https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/10/30/Jefferson-County-CEO-Program-to-hold-fundraiserStudents in Jefferson County are working to learn more about how business ownership works. It's called the Jefferson County CEO Program 2018-10-30T13:19:00-05:006234de07-c760-4103-a2c0-056834aa6686https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/10/30/West-Prairie-Board-of-Education-approves-CEO-curriculum-COLCHESTER - The West Prairie Board of Education voted to accept the curriculum provided by the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program, an initiative aimed at training high school students to become entrepreneurs. 2018-10-30T10:35:00-05:007e777576-7972-44cd-8f76-d3ddaed460ddhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/10/30/How-to-Make-Lifting-Up-Young-Entrepreneurs-Your-LegacyLegacy is something few founders think about until the ride is over. It's not that they don't care; it's that entrepreneurship means there's always another sale to make or fire to put out. So how can leaders make time to help the next generation? 2018-10-30T09:28:00-05:00ddbdce04-4ca9-4c80-ba62-f75232b5617dhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/10/16/Mower-CEO-Programs-first-year-raises-future-entrepreneurial-leadersAbout 16 students sat in the Hormel Historic Home, learning about the ins and outs of being an entrepreneur in the new Mower CEO Program. Having launched just this year, these high school students will be learning about investment, creating a business plan, and marketing strategies to help shape and build their own businesses.2018-10-16T08:20:00-05:00e1e39357-dda7-458e-9f6f-6a40aa62a336https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/10/15/Growing-hope-in-the-heartlandThe statistics are daunting. Once considered a land of opportunity, Illinois is losing population at a record rate. People are leaving in search of jobs, lower taxes and a better quality of life. According to the Illinois Census Bureau, from July 2016 to July 2017, 83 of 102 Illinois counties lost population, primarily in the rural areas served by the state’s electric and telephone cooperatives.2018-10-15T10:40:00-05:001a6ffdfd-ebf8-4f18-b274-eb8bec7ac77bhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/10/09/10-new-CEO-Programs-to-start-across-the-United-StatesFor the 2019-2020 school year, the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship will welcome 10 new CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) Programs into its network, growing the CEO Program to a total of 51 CEO communities across the United States, in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Colorado and Alabama.2018-10-09T19:34:00-05:00d318af63-c69b-487f-9e19-23469e94904ahttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/10/08/Illinois-district-plans-to-launch-high-school-CEO-Program- The West Prairie School District in Illinois is launching a new CEO program to add to its high school curriculum. The lessons will teach soft skills, finance and entrepreneurship basics, and will include field trips to local businesses to help students gain a better understanding of the local job market. 2018-10-08T19:14:00-05:009cbb4c22-2fd7-4a3d-b3e0-04b3c8e3ee52https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/09/06/2018-2019-Union-County-CEO-Program-Underway-While most high school students are thinking about school supplies, classes and extracurricular activities, CEO students of Union County are thinking about what it looks like to step into the business world and life after high school.2018-09-06T13:16:00-05:00174aac39-3093-49b7-82aa-914df0a497c4https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/09/06/Three-area-high-schools-to-offer-CEO-program-starting-next-fallGIBSON CITY — Early on in his presentation Thursday to Gibson City business leaders about the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship’s Prairielands CEO program, Austin Brooks showed a video of one of the program’s former participants.2018-09-06T13:14:00-05:00ff283e61-8e2b-488b-9fc4-0061e37e810ahttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/09/05/Young-CEO-Program-Kicks-Off-First-Project-of-the-YearMorgan-Scott CEO students have started their first business-oriented projects for the year, beginning with a “badge business” program.2018-09-05T13:26:00-05:00ee29cb5b-070c-42ab-994c-12484d6a3c4fhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/09/04/CEO-Class-Inspired-by-Apple-Executive-A retired Apple executive who was project leader for the development of the iPhone had the attention of high school seniors Thursday morning, Aug. 30, at the Free Methodist Church in Hillsboro.2018-09-04T08:26:00-05:00e810db2e-3fc9-43d2-89e4-71f6b98c3bddhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/08/18/Yang-is-2018-Chamber-of-Commerce-Scholarship-Winner“I believe it’s so much more than just a class I took my senior year,” said Yang of CEO. “It seems like every event that I’m at, I find myself using my CEO skills, whether it’s interview skills or interpersonal skills – being able to have a conversation with people my age and adults, as well. That’s something I would not have been able to do at the beginning of my senior year.2018-08-18T08:22:00-05:007a29e3e9-b315-4c67-8d19-b80b69a6f2efhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/08/17/First-CEO-Class-Beings-FridayWhile most high school students are thinking about school supplies, classes and extracurriculars, CEO students of the Fayette County CEO are thinking about what it looks like to start and run their own business. 2018-08-17T08:58:00-05:00b3d36154-88e0-4f8d-aef6-f0e6da913872https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/08/15/With-CEO-Program-Students-Begin-the-Journey-of-a-LifetimeWhile most high school students are thinking about school supplies, classes and extracurriculars, White County CEO students are thinking about what it looks like to start and run their own business. On August 16 our community will begin its third CEO program year, along with 42 CEO communities across the Midwest.2018-08-15T09:08:00-05:007e5048ea-e143-47c1-afe1-4e081edfe530https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/08/10/Orientation-for-the-CEO-Class-of-2019On August 2nd, the CEO Board of Directors hosted an Orientation for the Class of 2019. We have ten excited RCHS seniors ready to start this new adventure. Dakota Brown, Wilson Conley, Reid Doll, Sutton Dunn, Brent Hatten, Lauren Hill, Seth Kocher, Abigail Nealis, Macy Piercefield, Viktoria Willis.2018-08-10T12:54:00-05:00caab218c-98c7-4f45-85c6-c832365ef84fhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/08/10/CSS-Benefits-from-Book-SaleTEUTOPOLIS — Teutopolis High School graduate Madison Magee saw her Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities project come to a close Wednesday but not before it left an imprint on her heart. Magee presented Community Support Systems with a $2,600.45 check, which was a culmination of the proceeds from her book “Handprints.” The book includes 25 stories and drawings detailing the lives of CSS’s consumers who double as the book’s authors. Some of the book’s authors were on hand at the presentation. Lori Poehler said for her contribution to the book she drew a lake, which is her favorite place to visit.2018-08-10T12:50:00-05:0035afda1f-41b0-4ef5-8447-3072244e7cb0https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/08/07/Handprints-Proceeds-to-be-Presented-to-CSSThe proceeds from the sale of the book "Handprints" by Madison Magee of Teutopolis are to be presented to Community Support Systems Wednesday morning.2018-08-07T13:10:00-05:0029cec6d2-31e0-4ce0-96be-80fb80898b69https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/07/31/Christian-County-CEO-Alum-and-New-Students-Get-Together--for-Saturday-BrunchThe Christian County C-E-O, or "Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities" program, an entrepreneurial program for Christian County high school seniors, held their first-ever "C-E-O Alumni Brunch" for alum as well as new C-E-O students, on Saturday morning at the Chautauqua (chuh-TOCK-wuh) Auditorium in Manners Park in Taylorville.2018-07-31T06:26:00-05:002e22659e-943c-49c3-841a-afd3beb90ed9https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/07/30/Young-Farmer-Wins-Conservation-Award“CEO is kind of the big reason we use cover crops on our farm. (CEO) is probably the best decision I’ve made so far in my life,” Aherin said.2018-07-30T05:31:00-05:00073b8a1e-97de-4e74-95e3-2c70986acec0https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/07/11/Helping-High-School-Entrepreneurs-Flourish-HBM-Participates-in-Midland-Institute%E2%80%99s-CEONext-National-Trade-ShowThe event showcased young business owners who have benefited from the Midland Institute’s Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program. This year-long program allows high-school seniors to learn from business owners in their communities. Meeting each weekday morning at a local company, the CEO program allows students to gain the sort of business acumen that textbooks rarely cover. The program had 640 students participating during the past year, and the CEONext National Trade Show (held in Effingham, Ill., where the Midland Institute is based) highlighted 29 of the businesses launched by students. Three of them received a $2,500 prize to reinvest in their companies. The winners were selected by a panel of five judges, which included HBM’s Nik Ljoljic.2018-07-11T06:02:00-05:003f8aff9c-eecf-4d1e-ac1b-fde6b4a78994https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/07/09/Vision-2040-interns-hoping-to-heat-up-Social-MediaWILLMAR – It is all about the hashtags for Chloe Halvorson and Ingrid Figenskau, the 2018 Willmar Lakes Area Vision 2040 summer interns. the two Willmar High School and Kandiyohi County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program alum are traveling throughout Kandiyohi County documenting all they see and do on Facebook and Instagram, using the social media tag #KanDo.2018-07-09T05:50:00-05:008e3be2aa-2556-4a26-aede-2f1742140887https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/06/14/CEO-Students-See-Success-at-National-Trade-ShowTwo Land of Lincoln CEO students participated in the CEONext National Trade Show Sunday in Effingham. Both got to show their products in front of a new audience and add a new experience to their entrepreneur journey.2018-06-14T08:58:00-05:00bf47b26f-7616-4321-a70b-2f38ccf3c277https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/06/13/Region-hosts-students-at-National-CEO-Trade-ShowComing up with successful business plans means reaching back to your roots or past experiences, in some cases with young entrepreneurs at the CEONext National Trade Show held Sunday.2018-06-13T06:51:00-05:00a8ed3c05-e4a7-4d1e-b2e5-186bc4503446https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/06/07/High-school-entrepreneurs-exhibit-at-CEONext-National-Trade-ShowThe CEONext National Trade Show will showcase innovative products and services developed by CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) students selected from 168 schools in 39 small towns and rural communities across the Midwest. 2018-06-07T10:22:00-05:003ecc2b8a-ffe3-46d2-948f-02eb51ebce1bhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/06/05/Local-Student-Will-Participate-in-National-CEO-Trade-ShowA member of the 2017-18 Effingham County CEO class will participate in the 2018 CEONext National Trade Show. Avery Elder, a recent graduate of St. Anthony High School, will participate along with more than 30 other recent high school entrepreneurs at the show. 2018-06-05T08:09:00-05:006e061e84-9100-4a6a-ab6d-01b0ead33049https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/06/05/Tori%E2%80%99s-Groceries-To-Go-Invited-to-the-CEONext-National-Trade-ShowThe Richland County CEO Program is proud to announce that Victoria Sturm, with her business Tori’s Groceries To-Go, was invited to participate in the CEONext National Trade Show. Tori’s Groceries To-Go will be 1 of 30 booths at this year’s event.2018-06-05T07:58:00-05:00bab7f62c-14a4-4258-a647-8741b3c76e2fhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/06/01/CEO-classes-greatly-benefit-the-communityWhiteside Area Career Center’s CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) class is celebrating the end of another successful year. When you take a step back to reflect about the past 5 years, it is truly amazing how much the program has evolved. More than 120 students have participated in the CEO program, including next year’s class. 2018-06-01T13:55:00-05:00a604e2f2-f524-425a-8352-f6f9659542a1https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/22/CEO-Program-Celebrates-10-Years-The CEO program (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) recently celebrated their 10th year! The Effingham, IL CEO program began in the fall of 2008. Since that time, the program has expanded to 39 classes involving 168 schools in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Colorado. An additional six classes will begin this fall, bringing to total classes to 45.2018-05-22T19:22:00-05:00d024bcee-b9b9-4088-a76b-cd05eeb31d59https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/22/CEO-Entrepreneur-GraduatesHannah Marie Kay Ashby, young entrepreneur in the Daviess County CEO program, is graduating with an impressive high school career and big plans for the future.2018-05-22T19:10:00-05:0065270430-4c5a-46ec-b3a5-131d75cf1a48https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/21/Young-entrepreneurs-Routt-County-CEO-class-to-host-2nd-annual-Trade-ShowYou gotta love folks with entrepreneurial spirit. After all, billionaire Sheldon Adelson started by selling newspapers, and billionaire John Paul DeJoria of the famed Paul Mitchell hair products sold Christmas cards and lived in his car.2018-05-21T09:34:00-05:00d4ff4761-109c-4252-b16f-50931ce1834fhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/17/CEO-Trade-Show-gives-students-chance-to-shineGlimpses into the creative side of teenage minds were on display last Wednesday evening as Cindi Koll's Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) group staged a Trade Show at Maasconi's Char and Bar in Verndale.2018-05-17T09:28:00-05:00555f2045-7d84-47d0-815a-7037d46e5907https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/11/CEO-Program-Local-Leaders-Offer-Vision-For-County%E2%80%99s-FutureAmong the primary goals of the CEO program are for students to develop an appreciation for our local area, to build a resource network of local business and community contacts, and to strengthen their “soft skills,” such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving that will help them become leaders. 2018-05-11T11:47:00-05:00a9ddaeb3-7601-4d7b-bf36-dc1c321cf5a1https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/10/CEO-Class-Presents-Businesses-To-CommunityThirteen of Montgomery County's high school seniors presented their first businesses during this year's CEO Marketplace event held Tuesday evening, May 8, at Lincoln Land Community College. 2018-05-10T11:45:00-05:001d3518ad-40cb-4f4e-b20d-5b798b96ad9chttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/09/City-council-OKs-3000-to-support-new-CEO-program-for-HS-studentsVandalia officials said on Monday night that they will support an entrepreneurial program that will provide “real-life learning” for some high school students. And to show its support, the city council voted unanimously to give the Fayette County CEO program $1,000 a year for the next three years. 2018-05-09T11:41:00-05:000769a949-cdd4-4fb9-8a8e-9b56920be34bhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/05/CEO-Trade-Show-SundayDuring the two hour-long trade show, community members will have a chance to purchase items ranging from clothing, accessories and housewares to edibles, dog treats and more. They can also learn more about tutoring services, car detailing, media services and virtual reality tours among other things.2018-05-05T07:11:00-05:00a3cb4ac3-c42d-4386-ae57-4a76d2605e48https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/04/Land-of-Lincoln-CEO-students-learn-by-doing-at-annual-tradeshow“This is the culmination of the school year. We don’t treat it like a class, it’s learning by doing... It’s a way for them to generate money at something they are passionate about."2018-05-04T13:05:00-05:00f935fb59-2cf3-47b0-937b-dcd8a8cb1dc5https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/04/Shelby-Countys-first-CEO-Trade-ShowFor the county's first CEO trade show, held Wednesday, business leaders, government officials, and other community members funneled into Spruce St. Studios in Shelbyville to see the high school students' booths.2018-05-04T08:10:00-05:0013c21bfb-f6d4-4931-9e74-4723295406a4https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/04/Young-people-are-doing-great-things-in-Kokomo"Let me give you a couple examples of young people I’ve run in to recently who are doing great things and are going to make this world a better place. This isn’t just to give you some hope, but to show those students that there are people out there who are watching, who see them pursuing their dreams and who are pulling for them in a world that doesn’t always see them for who they are." 2018-05-04T08:07:00-05:008afb51e7-f67b-48cd-bc65-c7c8b9079a52https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/04/The-first-CEO-Class-for-Fayette-County-is-set-to-go-in-the-FallThe CEO program is designed to create entrepreneurial opportunities for high school seniors in a year long course that is designed to utilize partnerships with area businesses and business leaders and provide an overview of business development. 2018-05-04T07:10:00-05:009a91a682-59af-43b9-98e7-c2734580fcc9https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/03/CEO-Class-Hosts-First-Trade-ShowA huge crowd attended the Bond County CEO Business Trade Show Wednesday evening in Greenville, where 12 students in the inaugural class of the CEO program presented their individual businesses. 2018-05-03T14:02:00-05:00f8b006f7-7df3-4f9c-9a77-b8a54c6bbd04https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/03/CEO-program-continues-to-impress-manyFor the 23 juniors and seniors who hail from Sterling, Dixon, Rock Falls, Newman, Prophetstown, Milledgeville, Oregon and Eastland high schools, the class hasn’t been easy. Nothing worthwhile is, after all. 2018-05-03T08:34:00-05:001ab3ef87-aac8-4340-94e3-97e030830bfdhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/03/Trade-Show-caps-off-first-year-for-CEO-class"This isn't about me telling them what to do, it's about them finding their own way... They've become great young adults. They have become what we anticipated this program should do for them."2018-05-03T08:28:00-05:00cb025eec-6134-4a30-a3fa-8fed4b3b569dhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/05/01/CEO-products-make-big-debut“There are a lot of unique offerings here tonight,” said Kristy Sayers, one of the facilitators for CEO. “I think it shows their creativity and their entrepreneurial mindset that they’ve picked up this year with CEO.”2018-05-01T08:52:00-05:0054a06b26-028a-450a-a5fe-cc537c68c8cdhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/04/26/CEO-program-hosts-year-end-trade-show“This year’s trade show exceeded our expectations in every way,” said program facilitator Pete Visintin, owner of Fight the Fight Clothing. “The support from members of all the Macoupin County communities for what the students in this program are doing is absolutely awesome!”2018-04-26T14:40:00-05:000ed0c97b-80cd-444e-bfa6-b25190b8a4dehttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/04/26/20-selected-for-southwest-Minnesota-CEO-programTwenty students have been selected for the Southwest Minnesota Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program for the 2018-19 school year. Seven of the selected students attend school in Pipestone County: three from Pipestone Area Schools (PAS), three from Edgerton Public and one from Southwest Christian. 2018-04-26T05:28:00-05:00971d46af-ebb3-49bc-8c9a-bb5f36e04447https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/04/25/CEO-Students-Hold-Trade-ShowThe Riverbend CEO Program held its annual trade show last night in Alton. Students from three Riverbend high schools presented their 11 start-up small businesses to the public as a closing project for their class. More than 100 people stopped by to visit the booths and do businesses with the young entrepreneurs.2018-04-25T06:36:00-05:00517bddb8-ff73-497a-9234-43a27542d6f6https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/04/25/Ahead-of-the-curve-Students-in-the-CEO-Program-show-off-their-businessesCARBONDALE — Creativity was alive and well Tuesday night at Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center. Students from the Jackson, Williamson and Union Counties Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities, or CEO, programs showcased their products and services at the third annual trade show in Southern Illinois.2018-04-25T06:26:00-05:00778a96a1-c6d3-47ff-873b-b3d11c9b506chttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/04/23/Students-to-Hold-Trade-ShowThe Riverbend CEO Program will wrap up its second year with a Trade Show on Tuesday in Alton. More than a dozen students from three area high schools are taking part in the class this session and all have been challenged with planning and starting up their own small business. Those businesses will then be featured at the show.2018-04-23T06:46:00-05:00bbf7a2a7-fbe0-46f8-ace5-6538f89dcc3chttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/04/23/SWSC-Trustees-Eye-Entrepreneurial-Program-for-StudentsRepresentatives of Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities told Southwest School Corp. trustees that their program could expand options for students prior to the start of the board’s meeting Wednesday.2018-04-23T06:19:00-05:00b59d4f5b-2e39-49b9-94fe-2f5a19652d11https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/04/20/New-program-will-train-students-to-create-businessesBusiness and education leaders in Sartell, Sauk Rapids and St. Cloud are in the early stages of launching a program that will teach high school seniors to be entrepreneurs.2018-04-20T06:27:00-05:0045b0f8a9-6f44-468c-97c8-01c6143bccf4https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/04/19/Riverbend-CEO-program-is-dedicated-to-guiding-seniors-into-entrepreneurship-opportunities The Riverbend CEO Program is a program dedicated to guiding seniors in high school through entrepreneurship. They achieve this throughout the year by introducing a select group of students to important business people within the community in order to grasp the idea of running your own business.2018-04-19T06:45:00-05:00347440b4-79a3-49fe-8c7d-e30f89879743https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/03/22/State-Of-Hillsboro-Event-Takes-Place-This-FridayThe Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Hillsboro, the Montgomery County Economic Development Commission, Imagine Hillsboro and the Montgomery County CEO program to host its third annual State of Hillsboro Breakfast on Friday, March 23, at the Hillsboro Moose Lodge. 2018-03-22T08:05:00-05:003b9206ae-03b2-4f1d-9e0b-ffab552160cbhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/03/09/Food-drink-and-rock-n-rollAspiring entrepreneurs put their skills to the test Thursday with managing their first event to showcase area eateries and give people a taste of the Sauk Valley.2018-03-09T12:37:00-06:0046315298-7c9a-444b-b40a-a8ff302101c9https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/03/08/Months-of-Planning-and-Preparation-Culminate-in-2018-CEO-ExperienceLaughs aplenty from Dr. Rich Bailey and reminiscences from Cordia Harrington helped illustrate how two people with roots in the Effingham community have achieved great success. Their inference was that the path to success is still open to others who might want to take it, and that was the theme of the 2018 Effingham County CEO Experience.2018-03-08T13:48:00-06:00acba2365-f719-4886-a354-4e3623d1897bhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/03/07/Savor-the-flavor-at-%E2%80%98Taste-of-Sauk-Valley%E2%80%99More than 14 restaurants have signed up to participate in the first “Taste of Sauk Valley,” a fundraiser for the Whiteside Area Career Center’s Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities class.2018-03-07T12:09:00-06:00d4e8577b-e9d6-4969-be88-31295ac655d3https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/03/07/Getting-the-CEO-Experience-Students-and-business-leaders-come-together-for-conferenceThe CEO program, now in its 10th year and expanding across the U.S., is solely funded by business investors who mentor and support young people wanting to start their own businesses. A total of 282 high schoolers have gone through the program to date.2018-03-07T07:07:00-06:0050ba3ee0-defa-4a21-bcf9-358ecea5f5edhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/03/06/CEO-program-steering-committee-gives-updateProgress is being made on the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program, an initiative aimed at training high school students to become entrepreneurs. 2018-03-06T12:07:00-06:004070d802-f721-499d-868d-ecd79ad04ebehttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/03/03/Co-op-puts-Pacelli-students-in-the-drivers-seatA newly-formed co-op partnership with Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Rochester Lourdes Catholic High School in Rochester and Mankato Loyola Catholic High School in Mankato will position Pacelli students for “accelerated success in the changing landscape of post-secondary education,” Pacelli president Jean McDermott announced on Friday.2018-03-03T17:38:00-06:00b757f4a3-1ce9-49ce-badc-00b15ae0059ahttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/03/02/The-Jump-is-a-reality-all-high-schoolers-have-to-faceCindi Koll knows something about what teenagers are looking at as worthwhile careers. Koll leads the Central Minnesota CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) group of students who hail from a number of area schools. The juniors and seniors in her group tour area businesses, listen to their speakers and use the knowledge and lessons they collect to come up with their own enterprises.2018-03-02T10:56:00-06:0012f9026b-efc8-4b26-becb-0a6e73512fadhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/02/28/Tickets-Remain-for-Saturday-CEO-ShowPromoted as an event that will "bring Saturday Night Live comedy from New York to Montgomery County," the Montgomery CEO class still has a limited number of tickets to "A Night in New York," set for Saturday, March 3, at the Hillsboro KC Hall.2018-02-28T08:28:00-06:0072ca8f87-020c-464e-8bcb-06480658a1a7https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/02/25/Hot-and-ColdAbout 50 runners and walkers take off in the rain Saturday in the Hot Chocolate 5K Run and Walk at Nichols Park. Event proceeds go to the students in the Morgan-Scott CEO program for high school seniors. CEO stands for creating entrepreneurial opportunities. CEO graduates receive six credit hours at no cost through Lincoln Land Community College.2018-02-25T05:35:00-06:00a9b75da7-7f37-4f2e-8f9b-9cfef3e09f55https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/02/24/A-Head-StartCraig Lindvahl, executive director of the Midland Institute of Entrepreneurship in Effingham, started the first CEO class in Effingham in 2008. Now there are 35 CEO programs in Illinois, including the one in the Riverbend.2018-02-24T05:41:00-06:003e5e8287-d672-4008-b46d-292be3b1dc7chttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/02/20/Dueling-Pianos-Dinner-to-Raise-Money-for-Youth-Business-in-Wright-CountyLocal CEO students are putting on an event in Annandale next month, featuring music and a silent auction. 2018-02-20T19:54:00-06:00a2d55908-caf0-4281-a4ed-a4981e69cc37https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/02/15/Media-Day-for-CEO-Class-of-2018“Our goal is for every guest to leave our conference with a renewed sense of inspiration and innovation that they can use in their lives and businesses after hearing the fantastic breakout and keynote speakers,” Elder said.2018-02-15T05:57:00-06:003ecd7785-23b6-487d-ab68-7af2d2799257https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/02/15/Applications-Being-Accepted-For-Class-Of-2019The CEO program of Union County is accepting applications for out-of-the box thinkers who are interesting in participating in next year’s CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program. 2018-02-15T05:55:00-06:002fdb9fc9-4209-4ca2-8a51-e9ae749ed695https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/02/13/Teaching-Students-How-to-Build-a-BusinessThe CEO Program, which has already proved to be a success in Willmar, Minnesota, is now coming to Austin.2018-02-13T21:54:00-06:004814597d-1663-4395-9aad-50fb651667b3https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/02/11/On-Hand-and-in-PrintCEO entrepreneur Madison Magee's Community Support Systems book makes its debut Saturday.2018-02-11T07:18:00-06:0067b9caf1-74cf-49fb-99b0-a0db2eb49cfbhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/02/09/Austin-to-offer-students-business-learning-outside-classAustin High School students will soon have a chance to become business savvy before they graduate, thanks to a new program launching in the fall.2018-02-09T12:59:00-06:00747e8367-b436-4ab1-8323-537533686765https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/02/09/Initiative-of-business-Entrepreneurial-program-to-start-at-Austin-Pacelli-schools-this-fallA new school-business partnership program that gives students real-life experiences in the business world will begin this fall for students in Austin and Pacelli schools. 2018-02-09T12:59:00-06:00d6040c81-3dea-4a47-868f-9df4d42c15c1https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/02/09/Madison-Magee-Publishes-HandprintsThe people at Community Support Systems have a new way to tell their stories after the publication of the book "Handprints," which goes on sale Saturday.2018-02-09T12:53:00-06:00608c6c85-4b1b-404d-bd10-14742a536873https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/02/08/Students-seek-runners-and-walkers-for-Frosty-5KIf you like to run or promote young entrepreneurs in the area, consider coming out for the Frosty 5K, Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Verndale Community Center. 2018-02-08T12:24:00-06:008ccfa9fd-eb9e-483e-8e7d-1d8f9d06b832https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/02/05/Daviess-County-CEO-program-shapes-studentsCEO is a nationwide program designed to help high school juniors and seniors to learn about business development in their area.2018-02-05T07:57:00-06:0069fd9c14-103c-4096-a502-a760d4fc6bachttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/01/31/Hancock-County-group-to-host-CEOlympics-business-luncheonThe Hancock County CEO program will host the CEOlympics, a networking opportunity for local businesses, on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The event will feature a team-building activity with an Olympic twist.2018-01-31T08:15:00-06:0091fc3229-5cca-4475-a196-b6a3824809d2https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/01/31/An-Evening-with-Young-Entrepreneurs-at-WestGate-AcademyThe Daviess County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program has chosen the entrepreneurial hub, WestGate Academy, to host its annual dinner, which will feature a dinner, silent auction, and entertainment by mind reader Daniel Cullen.2018-01-31T08:15:00-06:00525d6b64-beec-49af-97df-24a086902dd0https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/01/30/Creating-opportunities-for-the-%E2%80%98YouTube-generation%E2%80%99The Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development’s fourth annual meeting and leadership breakfast Tuesday highlighted the importance of retaining young, local talent in Knox County, and how local businesses plan to do so in the future.2018-01-30T08:07:00-06:0050d8b703-0330-405d-bf78-32ca01f0b6e6https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/01/25/WACC-CEO-presents-Chamber-DinnerThe theme of the evening was "Business Beyond Borders," with the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities class from Whiteside Area Career Center presenting the meal, catered by Smoked on 3rd BBQ Bistro and Catering.2018-01-25T11:54:00-06:00701d094a-01c2-452a-8743-538410d69153https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/01/25/RBGA%E2%80%99s-annual-dinner-praises-businesses-individuals-going-above-and-beyondKeller preceded the awards presentation with an update on the RiverBend CEO Program, which stands for “Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities,” started in Effingham, Illinois. The program now is in more than 40 schools in four states. The Riverbend CEO Program had a total of 17 students join in its first year from Alton High School and Marquette Catholic High School.2018-01-25T11:51:00-06:00c1feefc6-5f60-4f50-935c-1bee39b4778chttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/01/24/CEO-student-says-program-is-%E2%80%98life-changing%E2%80%99As Greene County prepares for its inaugural Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program, two students from Crawford County, Ill. attended the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce annual dinner to discuss their experience with the program.2018-01-24T13:05:00-06:00bfdf522f-32e1-4dd1-97a8-70c4c78a9946https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/01/23/Students-from-the-Saline-County-CEO-Program-hold-fundraiserSaline County CEO students, Christian Murray and Jared Schnmook, speak about their class business on WSIL-TV.2018-01-23T15:38:00-06:00dbb937d0-885b-48a0-8b38-21c2eef80b63https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/01/23/Fisher-school-board-approves-additional-high-school-coursesAccording to the Midland website, CEO is a year-long course designed to utilize partnerships that provide an overview of business development and processes. Local businesses would partner with area schools to create project-based experiences for students by providing funding, expertise, meeting space, business tours and one-on-one mentoring.2018-01-23T13:42:00-06:00f17df79c-1156-47ea-ac75-60f0ea61adf4https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/01/17/North-Lawndales-Chicago-Hope-Academy-Program-Encourages-Entrepreneurship“The goal is to teach kids how to build their own companies. They don’t have to leave town to do it,” said Vaile, president of Vaile Financial Group and chairman of the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program in Chicago.2018-01-17T06:23:00-06:00d3708eab-ebc6-49b7-b259-38aa238d6922https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/01/12/An-update-on-the-Shelby-County-CEO-class-The-best-class-you-can-take-in-high-schoolIn an office at 131 S. Morgan in Shelbyville this week, a class of high school students made final preparations for their sold-out fundraiser.2018-01-12T07:39:00-06:0041439e6d-14b3-4544-87c0-98f5b73fa506https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/01/11/Business-class-creates-more-opportunities-in-Lee-Ogle-counties-Whiteside-Area-Career-Center-adds-second-classSTERLING – The Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program at the Whiteside Area Career Center is adding a second class to better accommodate students in Lee and Ogle counties.2018-01-11T12:25:00-06:001515e9fe-82de-45ba-85ce-2cb5dfc875aehttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2018/01/09/A-Continental-Now-But-Bierman-21-is-Eagle-for-LifeBefore he came to College Hill, Bierman established a non-profit organization, Eagle for Life, in Newton. The organization will provide a permanent source of funding for future school improvements at Newton Community High School.2018-01-09T06:03:00-06:007ee33471-4ddc-4226-91fa-400c1769fa18https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/12/15/CEO-Class-Preparing-for-an-Evening-with-EntrepreneursMembers of the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities or CEO program have spent the weeks since school started visiting area businesses and learning what it takes to become an entrepreneur. Next semester, the 19 students in the program will shift their focus creating a business plan of their own and marketing those businesses at the annual showcase.2017-12-15T07:54:00-06:00931dbd52-7313-402a-ae5d-cca50a42eef4https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/12/06/Real-world-student-program-shaping-upPreparation continues for the southwest Minnesota Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program 2018-19 school year.2017-12-06T09:51:00-06:0089f342c5-2386-4cfb-971c-47bd4e09c27fhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/11/26/CEO-Program-Hosts-Annual-Breakfast“In your everyday school life, you don’t get to go out and go business to business almost every day,” said Booth. “We get to meet with people, see how they work their business, and see how they work as a person… We are independent. We aren’t told, hey, have your homework done this day. We are told, get it done, or don’t get it done. It’s you. You fly or fail, and usually we fly. We do pretty well as a team.”2017-11-26T13:31:00-06:003593824c-c7b4-4910-903b-64ab13253688https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/11/26/Union-County-CEO-Program-hosts-Meet-The-Mentors-eventThe Union County CEO program recently hosted its annual Meet the Mentors breakfast at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church and was the first meeting of the program’s 2017-18 class with their mentors from the business community.2017-11-26T13:26:00-06:00ff6d726c-a132-4fd7-a581-cff5b73a1be8https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/11/26/Illinois-High-School-Program-Teaches-Business-SkillsA high school program in Illinois is teaching students about the business world.2017-11-26T13:17:00-06:00c8e19fe7-2fb2-45ba-8c3c-9fad8e434513https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/11/13/Working-together-rising-aboveFor 77 years, the Chamber of Commerce of Southwestern Madison County has taken time out of the hustle and bustle of its daily responsibilities to recognize and honor those community leaders that help keep this area alive. 2017-11-13T11:04:00-06:001b0faaaf-a582-4941-828b-6f73a8c919cbhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/11/11/US-Bank-Foundation-Awards-Grant-to-Union-County-CEO-ProgramFor the fourth year in a row, the U.S. Bank Foundation has awarded a grant to The Union County CEO Program.2017-11-11T09:57:00-06:00fe57e984-dd20-4bab-a6c7-f7f922e1ece9https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/10/30/West-Prairie-learns-about-CEO-programCOLCHESTER — The West Prairie School Board on Thursday was given information and updated on the progress on the Midland CEO program by Honey Zimmerman. Zimmerman, who teaches Supply Chain Management at the Business College at Western Illinois University, represented herself as a member of the steering committee of the Midland CEO program for McDonough County.2017-10-30T15:27:00-05:00a1787ee2-2c31-4a4d-a35d-e80271cba18ehttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/10/27/SVM-EDITORIAL-Expansion-of-CEO-program-a-worthy-goalEfforts are underway to expand the CEO program, an innovative business education class based at the Whiteside Area Career Center in Sterling. We support this effort. 2017-10-27T10:07:00-05:00db73f734-0a87-4e12-b952-24b77c0e73fdhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/10/24/Richland-Schools-Very-StableThe Richland County School Board of Education held their monthly meeting in the RCHS Silva Auditorium last Thursday evening. This is the first of three on-site meetings held at each of the schools comprising our district. 2017-10-24T11:49:00-05:004ad27e1c-ce89-456a-9fe1-47ee09ad53c1https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/10/24/CEO-program-aims-to-build-leadersGALESBURG — Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities is one of the newest programs Galesburg School District is using to connect high school graduates to stay and create professional networks. The program allows high school juniors and seniors to form their own business idea and push it toward reality. The course asks the students to go out into the city and make business connections with other members of the economic market.2017-10-24T11:40:00-05:004a235ba7-3fa7-4c36-8bb9-224c943846c7https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/10/20/CEO-program-gets-updatesMT. VERNON — The Jefferson County CEO board met at Rare Chop House Wednesday afternoon to discuss changes in the CEO program.2017-10-20T12:16:00-05:001f76c004-903b-4cbb-b8fe-cb0ab24edd22https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/10/05/With-CEO-program-students-began-the-journey-of-a-lifetimeWhile most high school students are thinking about school supplies, classes and extracurriculars, CEO students of Central Minnesota CEO are thinking about what it looks like to start and run their own personal businesses. On Sept. 6, our community began the CEO program year- just the first in a series of steps to help cultivate real life skills in our students and to enter our community into a national network of high caliber young leaders. Central Minnesota CEO is a collaboration of students from Wadena-Deer Creek, Staples-Motley and Verndale.2017-10-05T09:07:00-05:002e7432b5-437f-45f7-9d75-680ad8b5b432https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/10/05/Area-students-tour-Phoenix-Modular-ElevatorMT. VERNON, IL (KFVS) - Jefferson County high school students took the opportunity to visit Phoenix Modular Elevator (PME) in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to learn about the manufacturing process and the people behind operating a commercial, quality elevator factory. The visit was coordinated through the Jefferson County CEO program.2017-10-05T09:01:00-05:002c210051-0cc7-43f4-b81b-1dfaef7c5c87https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/09/07/Randolph-County-CEO-class-kicks-off-third-yearRandolph County's Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) class enters its third year this year with its largest class to date at 14 students.2017-09-07T10:08:00-05:00cf499cc4-35dc-4fd0-a4fa-8248d27b8f5bhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/08/29/CEO-class-begins-in-ShelbyvilleIt was only the first day for the Shelby County CEO class, but one business owner said he was already impressed on Monday.2017-08-29T09:01:00-05:00a1a8c6ef-ffc3-4b40-b29e-a201f1178ac9https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/07/19/CEO-orientation-held-for-first-year-studentsParents, students, and investors recently got a crash course lesson about a new entrepreneurial program coming to Shelby County.2017-07-19T08:59:00-05:002ffea30b-3ad6-48eb-b8e5-9e78e9e23adahttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/07/05/CEO-Program-LaunchStudents and their parents kicked off their journey as the inaugural Bond County CEO class Tuesday as they participated in the student/parent orientation night.2017-07-05T09:36:00-05:00d1a27868-d11b-4147-a4a3-1ac14bdea77ahttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/07/05/Entrepreneur-program-enriches-students-communitiesProgram a good fit with agriculture. Students have visited grain farms, hog farms, a flour mill, agrichemical-fertilizer dealerships and other ag-related businesses.2017-07-05T09:24:00-05:0000a8e19e-7abc-41bb-9e37-25801e9c9403https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/06/29/Youth-retention-program-initiated-for-area-schools When Emily Chermak of Willmar was in high school, she always expected she would go to a four-year college, likely out of state. Then her senior year she was introduced to a new class called Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) being offered in Kandiyohi County. The CEO program not only changed her plans, it changed her life.2017-06-29T15:05:00-05:0056384e5c-8dab-4a64-86c6-6edcff42f2ddhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/05/08/Kokomo-CEO-class-helps-students-create-businesses-become-entrepreneursSarah Hutchison wants to be an entrepreneur, and through the Kokomo CEO class, she’s one step closer.2017-05-08T09:24:00-05:00575c4ff8-7b44-4e1f-a265-ca9a96e713f8https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/05/08/Land-of-Lincoln-CEO-tradeshow-features-student-owned-businessesThe Land of Lincoln CEO program hosted a tradeshow featuring student-owned businesses Wednesday at the American Legion Hall in Lincoln.2017-05-08T09:17:00-05:004923865a-4c20-4584-98b8-d6502f83f9c4https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/05/03/CEO-program-eyed-for-Piatt-DeWitt-County-studentsIf funding can be secured and community engagement garnered, a unique opportunity for high school students who have an entrepreneurial bent could be coming to Piatt and DeWitt counties.2017-05-03T11:56:00-05:0014e64fb2-6989-47ac-b6a0-d9b8b6f79ca7https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/03/03/Students-seek-to-%E2%80%9CStart-Up%E2%80%9D-the-cityCommunities across the country are trying to figure out the best ways to retain their best and brightest young people. In states like Indiana, recent trends have young people fleeing for major metropolitan areas, the coasts or the warmer air of the South.2017-03-03T10:54:00-06:00b7309df0-8884-4989-b1fd-49e1a1c2f4bahttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/03/03/%E2%80%98It-all-starts-with-a-handshake%E2%80%99Six Hancock County high school students have worked hard throughout the school year to prepare for a learning workshop, which was Feb. 22 at Lake Hill Winery.2017-03-03T10:50:00-06:00b84ac46d-b7e7-4eb2-af65-a0f017fcc256https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/02/13/Student-led-CEO-program-to-host-lunch-event-next-weekStudents of the Morgan-Scott CEO program are organizing a lunch event at Hamilton’s next Wednesday. 2017-02-13T09:28:00-06:00747ea8d1-01d5-4b9a-8d8a-b850e61f1d8dhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/01/27/CEO-program-to-host-IgniteThe Hancock County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities class of 2017 will host the annual Ignite program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Lake Hill Winery in Carthage.2017-01-27T12:50:00-06:00707828ad-7cfc-4382-83d7-dd473112fde6https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/01/27/Local-business-leaders-have-high-hopes-for-CEO-ProgramRichland County business leaders anticipate great outcomes from Midland Insititute's CEO Program. The program will launch during the 2017-2018 academic year.2017-01-27T11:41:00-06:00f9115d69-25be-43cc-b6c4-2928ed9721c6https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/01/16/KCAPED-to-bring-CEO-program-to-Knox-CountyGALESBURG - The Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development discussed its latest plan to bring job skills training to Knox County during its annual meeting Thursday at Lake Storey Pavilion.2017-01-16T09:12:00-06:002a2225d7-2cff-4a6e-9f2e-0a58f812967ehttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2017/01/13/Shelby-County-CEO-program-seeks-more-business-supportThe Shelby County CEO prgram, which trains high school students to be future business leaders, needs support from more of today's business leaders, organizers say.2017-01-13T14:34:00-06:00eba9f72b-6de3-4ad9-a01b-911f5cff9d5chttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/12/22/Passion-Walker Goodwin, demonstrates how far spirit, passion and a strong work ethic can take you.2016-12-22T09:52:00-06:002dde9642-4a53-4bde-b1fc-62fa28c43f02https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/12/15/Midland-Institute-for-Entrepreneurship-announces-additionsThe Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship’s CEO program was established eight years ago in Effingham as a way to give high school seniors the opportunity to learn about how to start and run a business.2016-12-15T09:30:00-06:00300a127f-2279-44d5-8584-a983a063ec23https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/12/15/CEO-helps-students-learn-about-charismaGrowing up in families where their fathers, grandfathers and uncles were entrepreneurs, Midland Institute CEO alumni Cole Klauss, Jadon Miese and Joshua Pate were excited when they became seniors in high school with the option to learn about entrepreneurship from local business owners and leaders. 2016-12-15T08:02:00-06:004d1fa1a6-5b18-4cb5-afea-34ab872f7e1ehttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/12/12/Business-students-swim-with-the-sharksA local version of the ABC reality show "Shark Tank" played out Saturday in Springfield as high school students from across Sangamon County pitched their business ideas to a panel of experts.2016-12-12T11:11:00-06:00dab7a4c3-3d63-4072-aae3-1571a5459901https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/11/28/CEO-Programs-complete-Mentor-DayHow to you bridge the gap between generations? Over the course of a 10-month school year, Midland Institute CEO students visit and listen to 50 to 70 small business owners who reside in their hometown, but even with learning from the business community, students often struggle with ways to connect with those leaders.2016-11-28T09:10:00-06:002bad409e-6d34-4195-956a-e4fafdd953cfhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/11/27/High-school-CEO-program-launching-in-Shelby-CountyWith its roots in Effingham County, the popular CEO program for high school students has spread across the state and beyond since it began in 2008. But it never took up in Shelby County. Until now.2016-11-27T08:28:00-06:00217faf70-5a81-49dd-83ce-548cb67fda90https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/11/15/Opportunity-for-Growth-in-Morgan-Scott-CEOWhen you graduate in a class of 50 students in a high school where your parents, grandparents and great-grandparents attended, the world may seem fairly small. But when students in Winchester, IL gained the opportunity to participate in the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship CEO program, the world got a little bigger. 2016-11-15T08:49:00-06:001b5e5fbf-4003-490b-8d89-12c468264667https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/10/21/County-CEO-program-enables-students-to-start-own-businessesSHELBYVILLE— Efforts are underway to introduce the most effective and cost efficient approach to long-term economic development in Shelby County – by equipping our youth with real life business skills.2016-10-21T11:28:00-05:001478cf55-6633-403a-9906-285cffb14eebhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/10/21/Macoupin-CEO-program-off-to-a-great-startIn the nearly two months since the first classroom session, the Macoupin CEO program has already had 12 guest speakers and students have planned their first group business venture.2016-10-21T11:25:00-05:003ac6c202-b5f6-4b15-a6c2-f6eb264b8529https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/10/21/Meeting-showcases-benefits-of-student-CEO-programSHELBYVILLE – A Shelby County group is hoping business interest in a program for high school students could lead to more jobs and more businesses throughout the county.2016-10-21T11:21:00-05:00a5833490-0c32-48b4-9a52-f838d5aa5eb1https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/10/13/CEO-Program-aims-to-provide-business-knowledge-to-Greene-County-studentsSome Greene County students will get the chance to learn more about the business world in their own communities next year.2016-10-13T14:44:00-05:007e530b81-62e7-4677-9452-4b2eeae1b6cbhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/09/28/Efforts-underway-to-expand-business-education-in-Macon-CountyDECATUR — Efforts are underway to establish a Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities, or CEO, program for high school seniors in Macon County.2016-09-28T15:27:00-05:00d07feada-31d2-4379-9755-82d05c7537bchttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/09/19/CEO-Program-Hopes-To-Combat-Local-Brain-DrainA program that would take groups of Greeneville and Greene County kids out of the classroom and into local businesses for hands-on learning could be the first of its type in the state.2016-09-19T10:46:00-05:005ae16a48-b057-4334-87c6-bcb6fcc0426fhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/09/19/Newton-students-tout-program-Richland-County-district-is-consideringRichland County School District is considering partnering with Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship's CEO Program for high-school students. Newton Community High School launched the program three years ago. Amy Tarr is the National Community Director and facilitates Jasper CEO.2016-09-19T10:41:00-05:0004960312-3904-40af-9a42-0f5f1aa57d98https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/09/05/Legislative-Lunch-Held-In-Union-CountyThe Union County Economic Development Corporation, UCEDC, hosted a legislative lunch Thursday, Aug. 25, at Great Boars of Fire between Anna and Cobden.2016-09-05T10:23:00-05:0038e12ad6-b954-403d-aeb2-2a04621e564bhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/09/05/EPL-hosts-Magic-of-CEOPersons wanting to take advantage of the CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) learning experience and what possibilities exist when business leaders and students combine in the Effingham County CEO program will have the opportunity to make these dreams a reality at the second Magic of CEO program.2016-09-05T10:12:00-05:002d260879-4699-44c5-b2af-1d6e9b27a9ebhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/08/26/TransformationWhile many Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship investors begin by giving money to their local CEO program, they often see that the investment of time also makes a huge impact on the students their money supports and the community in which they live.2016-08-26T09:52:00-05:00f13350ba-0727-490b-8686-0d21ad45922chttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/08/26/Becoming-a-Better-PersonFor many, the acronym “CEO” automatically triggers thoughts of business. But for Effingham CEO Alumni Mikayla Winters, entering Effingham County CEO program just meant she wanted to learn how to become a better person.2016-08-26T09:41:00-05:006029122b-d606-4a6d-bd5b-034681d304b6https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/08/26/New-high-school-CEO-program-begins-Tuesday As most children in the Steamboat Springs School District head for their classrooms on the first day of school Tuesday, one group of students will pilot a new course meeting outside a traditional classroom.2016-08-26T09:32:00-05:006ef3e70a-c81c-4fe9-9dba-aab8f27db6e3https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/08/15/Union-County-CEO-Program-Opens-New-Year-With-OrientationThe Union County CEO program began its second year with an orientation event hosted by Anna-Jonesboro National Bank at its Anna facility on Leigh Avenue. 2016-08-15T09:23:00-05:00c0aeff22-2547-4b1d-8f06-fc680804569fhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/08/03/CEO-program-gearing-up-for-fall-startTwenty Alton and Marquette high school students will have a chance to rub elbows with local business leaders and try their own hands at starting businesses through the new Riverbend CEO program.2016-08-03T13:39:00-05:006806b5e9-879b-4f38-b96f-6972ee366cf8https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/08/03/Catching-up-in-Minnesota-We’re in Minnesota talking to our three programs Wright Tech, Kandiyohi and Willmar today! 2016-08-03T09:05:00-05:008f03b7e7-c15b-4d4c-b4b3-9bd3d6998a94https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/08/03/Approaching-a-conversationMany young students struggle with the gumption to approach or talk to others without being nervous. But time and time again, students who have gone through a year of the Midland Institute CEO program find that their shyness has melted away to the point where they are comfortable approaching and talking to anyone-even local business leaders.2016-08-03T08:50:00-05:00fde53057-8f25-44d3-b86a-aa8adbe9a0cdhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/08/03/CEO-Student-Kelsey-Wermert-Donates-Event-Proceeds-from-Time-For-TeaEffingham CEO student Kelsey Wermert recently presented proceeds from her event, Time For Tea, to Blessings in a Backpack. Time For Tea was the result of the year-long CEO class, which offers local students the opportunity to learn about businesses, meet with community business leaders, develop and present their own businesses at the CEO Trade Show. The donation from the event will feed approximately 14 children on the weekends for an entire school year.2016-08-03T08:47:00-05:00cc62fdff-e2bc-49f0-bf81-7f13a65877cchttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/08/03/How-Real-Stories-are-Told-Keynote-by-Craig-LindvahlIt’s easy to think of life in terms of “I had an idea, and then I made a whole bunch of money, and now here I am.”It’s easy for things to sound like that. And when we tell the story of our lives, we say “I did this, and then I did that.” There’s way more to it. I just want to share one story.2016-08-03T08:36:00-05:00c5204aad-90c3-4f44-abb2-ab107970357bhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/08/01/Keys-to-being-a-successful-entrepreneurIn many industries there are just a few keys things that determine success and failure. In retailing, it’s location, location, location. And to be a really successful entrepreneur, the three keys are loser, loser, loser.2016-08-01T11:47:00-05:009ae233ca-5421-4869-b8d0-d9f686ebddf6https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/08/01/Austin-Brooks-Talks-About-Curiosity-and-Connections'The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.' -J.P. Morgan2016-08-01T11:40:00-05:006863e05e-caad-4df2-9ad2-334f89203f43https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/06/20/Students-showcase-businesses-at-national-CEO-trade-showEmma Speers said she relishes the time she spent coloring with her grandmother when she was a child. Speers wants all children to experience that same feeling. So, as a CEO graduate in the Effingham County program, she created Whimsical We Coloring Book. The book allows both an adult and child to color together, as it is designed for skills of both ages and is laid out in a face-to-face manner.2016-06-20T10:38:00-05:00799a66f2-b135-4161-8868-f67080c1ece2https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/06/02/A-passion-for-businessNot every student who goes into the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship CEO Program has a passion for business before committing to the nine-month program.2016-06-02T15:57:00-05:00a61a59ff-c73f-41a1-b7c1-9e1a64ac3502https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/06/01/CEO-ExperiencesNick Smith, co-owner of Framework Photography in Springfield, IL, said his business would not be where it is today if he had not participated in the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship CEO program while in high school.2016-06-01T14:09:00-05:003bcde699-f1dd-4450-9f47-3b5cb485910ahttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/05/31/Midland-Institute-2016-National-Trade-ShowThe Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship will host the 2nd annual CEO National Trade Show from 4 to 6 p.m. on June 13 at the Keller Convention Center in Effingham, IL. The Midland Institute CEO program, which was established eight years ago as a way to give high school seniors the opportunity to learn about how to start and run a business, now serves 37 communities in five states, including Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado. 2016-05-31T11:31:00-05:0035404dc5-495a-4a33-9eb9-d6b3595fa0b8https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/05/27/Entrepreneurial-Spirit Michael Brummer, a 2010 graduate of the Effingham CEO program, said he was raised with an entrepreneurial spirit. His father, a businessman, often took Brummer to trade shows and encouraged him to talk to other business owners so he could see the importance of networking as a business owner.2016-05-27T16:42:00-05:00010b4cb8-4217-4d94-a191-7f1a364b346dhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/05/20/State-officials-hear-about-CEO-programAfter he was honored at a meeting earlier in the day, Craig Lindvahl spoke to state officials Thursday afternoon about the CEO program. He told Lieutenant Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti and the Governor's Rural Affairs Council during a meeting at Thelma Keller Convention Center that the program has been growing faster than ever.2016-05-20T16:44:00-05:004f6f00fd-4f8c-4d29-bff0-68279269a5ffhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/05/20/Hancock-County-CEO-When Hancock County decided to partner with the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship to start their first CEO Program, they knew there were bound to be ups and downs. 2016-05-20T16:29:00-05:009b7e9c12-bfe7-47af-b749-0203e5227eb6https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/05/17/School-wasn%E2%80%99t-always-comfortable-for-Evan-MeadowsAn entrepreneur by the age of seven, Meadows knew he wanted to own and run businesses. By the time he was in high school, Meadows, an Odon, Indiana native, had trouble relating to his peers because while they were thinking about sports and video games, Meadows ran a produce market and lawn care business.2016-05-17T17:41:00-05:008716e4f5-a7e9-4986-9507-ee5ac683b57ahttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/05/17/Randolph-County-CEO-holds-trade-showThe first year of the Randolph County CEO program is drawing to a close. The nine remaining members of the inaugural Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities class, which started out with 14 students, showed off their budding businesses during a trade show on Friday at the Randolph County Courthouse.2016-05-17T11:28:00-05:00df2fbd43-1d13-41d6-bbe0-31d4fe920447https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/04/29/CEO-Students-Present-First-BusinessesFifteen Montgomery County high school seniors opened the doors to their very first businesses at the inaugural Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities trade show.2016-04-29T18:21:00-05:007027127f-254d-4f5b-a168-01b4e03a8551https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/04/29/CEO-students-showcase-their-businessesEFFINGHAM — Teutopolis High School senior Mindy Myers is a big believer in the connection between the kitchen and family. “People my age don't get into the kitchen, but family is such an important thing,” she said.2016-04-29T18:05:00-05:005856166c-978f-484e-b1a1-006b91a370f8https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/04/29/LOOKING-TO-THE-FUTURE-Looking-to-the-future-CEO-Program-students-show-off-hard-work-at-trade-showStudents from the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities, or CEO, program showcased their products and services at the first trade show in Southern Illinois.2016-04-29T17:51:00-05:00a299c066-9f94-48e3-bede-e2d934da39f6https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/04/28/High-school-students-show-off-businesses-starting-Tuesday-nightThroughout the next three days, six different county high school programs will host three different trade shows to present the public what students have been working up all year long.2016-04-28T11:11:00-05:0094ad6e98-e06a-44b4-bfec-5bee1e59ec1chttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/04/28/Christian-Co-CEO-Program-Introduces-Four-New-BusinessesCHRISTIAN COUNTY – The Christian County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program is introducing four of the eight new businesses from its Class of 2016.2016-04-28T10:58:00-05:005c5c52d3-9e14-4d88-9624-457571b86ff5https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/04/19/Former-band-students-school-pay-tribute-to-Craig-LindvahlThe Teutopolis High School Band spring concert on Sunday became a tribute to the man who taught and influenced countless students not just about music, but about life itself.2016-04-19T18:56:00-05:00009cb426-dd9d-441d-9732-6653c9ac0a8chttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/04/13/Pike-CEO-program-raises-more-than-30000-for-inaugural-classMore than $30,000 has been raised to support the inaugural class of the Pike County CEO program.2016-04-13T08:23:00-05:007b0c3447-c02b-4759-b091-f6bdf39fdaedhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/04/12/ECIDC-Announces-2016-Award-RecipientsECIDC has named Craig Lindvahl and the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship the 2016 recipient of the Outstanding Leadership in Community and ...2016-04-12T13:13:00-05:009aabecb0-b29f-473d-a0d3-f2a657ae58c5https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/04/07/Lindvahl-MIE-receive-Outstanding-Leadership-in-Community-and-Economic-Development-AwardEast Central Illinois Development Corporation (ECIDC) has named Craig Lindvahl and the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship the 2016 recipient of the Outstanding Leadership in Community and Economic Development Award.2016-04-07T22:05:00-05:00012630b8-59cd-4199-af2d-8dd243c9d492https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/04/04/%E2%80%98An-entrepreneur-with-a-fantastic-beginning-or-a-great-employee%E2%80%99Riverbend CEO Program expected to have big impact on students2016-04-04T14:51:00-05:0087c75693-a5e8-43f8-b55f-b2bf95a0635ahttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/04/04/SIU-to-host-High-School-CEO-Trade-Show High school students from around the region are trying their hand at entrepreneurship courtesy of a workshop and trade show from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Office of Economic and Regional Development and Center for Innovation. 2016-04-04T14:39:00-05:0025e5d877-20f9-439a-a4a6-46735a562c2bhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/03/29/Encouraging-rural-entrepreneurshipIn order to stop the loss of human capital, we must encourage ­entrepreneurship, especially in our rural communities. We need to show bright, ambitious young men and women that they don’t have to leave their communities to succeed, but can create opportunities in their own backyards.2016-03-29T16:20:00-05:00252fd683-4676-4c18-b8e1-2530c37497f9https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/03/24/CEO-students-gain-valuable-business-experience-%E2%80%94-and-seed-money-tooCARBONDALE — Eight Jackson County high school students sat down with Jackson County bankers Wednesday to learn their fates for their plans and potential funding for their small businesses.2016-03-24T18:12:00-05:0018c5e6d1-9a07-4b1e-b91f-7ee36bee4ea6https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/02/27/Mission-accomplishedA year ago, Adam Saltsgaver had reason to be excited. The Granite City High graduate was named to the board of directors of GCHS’s new Creative Entrepreneurial Opportunities program, which prepares seniors to be responsible individuals in the business world. 2016-02-27T10:07:00-06:00d48ad565-fa89-41ec-b75b-ef1b0a56e58chttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/02/27/Ignite-Michiana-sets-lofty-goals-for-South-Bends-future A chilly trek at the windswept South Bend International Airport gave way to a warm, industrial-chic shindig of an evening inside the Studebaker Hangar — complete with two airplanes as well as some disco lights, popular music and bustling crowd of more than 700 local residents out to hear five-minute talks from some of the area's brightest youth.2016-02-27T09:03:00-06:00a8104e15-f224-41d9-93ae-8df0b0f5e41dhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/02/23/Christian-County-CEO-Program-donates-to-Relay-for-LifeCHRISTIAN COUNTY – The Christian County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) Class of 2016 donated hundreds of dollars to the Christian County Relay for Life.2016-02-23T17:01:00-06:0035fef550-5491-4d78-8f42-703b3f16b309https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/02/22/Students-prepare-for-their-futuresSeveral area high school students are benefiting from a new program that was instituted this school year. 2016-02-22T13:22:00-06:0099c6710c-eeee-4cc2-b77b-8fcd1aa04f30https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/02/10/CEO-Summit-empowers-students-local-entrepreneursLocal business owners gathered at Wednesday’s Kokomo CEO Summit had the chance to sharpen their entrepreneurial skills, but the event was even more of a learning experience for the area high school students who planned it.2016-02-10T09:26:00-06:00d0ce4e69-f45e-4d9e-b219-f73589b125dbhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/01/30/CEO-class-shines-at-annual-chamber-dinnerDEER VALLEY – The Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce showed off one of the community's business gems Thursday – the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities class.2016-01-30T22:23:00-06:00d7df3003-405c-4ab9-b503-d6a02fd764f9https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/01/30/Chancellor-talks-leadership-with-Kokomo-CEO-classKOKOMO, Ind. — Lead from where you are. That is the advice Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke gave nearly 20 potential entrepreneurs, as the Kokomo CEO class visited campus.2016-01-30T22:14:00-06:005250c841-2df0-4db5-bee1-fd799fd41f88https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/01/25/CEO-program-moves-forwardMT. VERNON — The Jefferson County CEO: Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program is on target to begin this fall. Organizers expect to hire a facilitator soon and will interview two finalists Monday. However, the process of introducing the program at area schools has already begun.2016-01-25T14:23:00-06:00d1af32da-e7ec-4180-8b7b-0a259664d982https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/01/21/-Students-broaden-horizons-with-CEO-programAs a high school senior getting ready to make the jump to college and the next chapter of my life, I am always looking for things to refine interests and gain knowledge and experience for what I plan to do in the future. 2016-01-21T14:14:00-06:005e8b5d88-9cfe-4576-8d9d-956fd56f9194https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/01/18/Business-students-take-leap-into-Shark-TankBefore signing up for the Sangamon CEO program, Sacred Heart-Griffin senior Jack Cullen wasn’t sure if he wanted to take the business route after high school. After just one semester in the yearlong program, Cullen is now convinced he would like to pursue a career in the business field and plans on making business his minor when he attends American University in Washington, D.C.2016-01-18T10:00:00-06:000ae56f2f-0d7b-4c3c-b5bc-de831675cd93https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/01/07/State-Board-of-Education-honors-Craig-Lindvahl-for-volunteer-work State Board of Education press release: SPRINGFIELD – Members of the State Board of Education presented fellow Board member Craig Lindvahl of Effingham with a volunteer award for his 35-plus years of dedication to education and creating leadership opportunities for youth. The award was presented at the Board’s January meeting as part of the Year of the Volunteer program.2016-01-07T19:43:00-06:00ff28824b-9905-4c50-a0e6-8fb15f648556https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/01/07/CEO-Students-Plan-Class-BusinessFifteen enterprising high school students. Five aspiring country music stars. One special fundraiser.2016-01-07T19:33:00-06:00fd008ea2-6b83-437b-8c72-14ae4adf87e5https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/01/03/Area-students-becoming-entrepreneurs-of-their-livesA year ago, Zachary Biggs had aspirations of going to medical school and becoming a sports medicine physician. But now, the Penn High School senior envisions becoming an entrepreneur. And, in the literal sense, he already is one.2016-01-03T18:34:00-06:001353fb24-de48-4bc3-94b8-9cfb0a86b648https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/01/03/Key-to-continued-revitalization-in-Kokomo-is-willingness-to-take-risksKokomo today is not the same Kokomo Morgan Young grew up in, and he says that’s a good thing.2016-01-03T18:29:00-06:000818f9ba-0638-4afc-8d05-05642c180238https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2016/01/03/CEO-Summit-Feb-4The Hancock County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities class is hosting its first CEO Summit for local business professionals.2016-01-03T18:18:00-06:0052a0a0a0-d481-42cb-bef9-e7dc7d0b30a5https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/12/17/Donation-Helps-Christian-County-High-School-Seniors A big donation to a local program will help young entrepreneurs. The "Bertrand Hopper Memorial Foundation" donated $10,000 to Christian County CEO.2015-12-17T14:03:00-06:005f786366-0ad9-4dfa-836a-946085e704c6https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/12/11/Pike-County-CEO-Program-supports-young-entrepreneursPike County CEO Program Chairman Shawn Rennecker says it will allow high school seniors throughout the county to meet and learn from local business owners.2015-12-11T13:05:00-06:00ca4a10a4-0ea0-40b8-9b2e-53792e5b63adhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/12/11/Mitchell-becomes-Interim-Executive-Director-at-Midland-Institute-for-Entrepreneurship“What I want to accomplish most in the next six months is to assure people that I am a safe person,” Mitchell said. “I am not here to replace Craig Lindvahl, who has touched so many people and is one special guy. I’m here to carry on what he is doing. I want to build trust and relationships, which are the key for this whole thing.”2015-12-11T12:51:00-06:008c7ad451-ef18-4556-a950-35cccec30cd1https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/12/08/The-tools-for-teen-tenacityNext fall, up to 22 students from Alton High School and Marquette Catholic High School will begin the Riverbend Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program. This opportunity allows students to see firsthand how area businesses operate. 2015-12-08T16:38:00-06:00d0a4da6c-de25-40ec-a092-a92297f0847chttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/12/02/The-Midland-Institute-for-Entrepreneurship-welcomes-new-staff-memberThe Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship welcomes new staff member The Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship announced today that Cheryl Mitchell, of Mahomet, is joining the staff of the Institute as the interim executive director. Craig Lindvahl, the current executive director, will be handing over day-to-day operations to Mitchell as he deals with a health issue. 2015-12-02T10:52:00-06:00541fcc5f-5284-4af5-b99c-20f9ec50bd26https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/11/29/Meet-The-First-Montgomery-CEO-ClassThe CEO program is designed to equip students in the county with the training they need to eventually run businesses here. Each student in the class must successfully start a business, and the class as a whole must run a successful enterprise before graduation.2015-11-29T18:01:00-06:004cbc79c1-2361-4b81-bf78-14b7689ee984https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/11/29/BERG-Securing-our-county%E2%80%99s-economic-futureOne project you might have heard about is the Hancock CEO Program. If you haven’t heard, it’s a program (offered to all four high schools) designed to teach juniors and seniors the necessary life skills to start their own businesses. Not only does it focus on teaching kids personal responsibility, but it shows them that our own county has many opportunities to offer in the pursuit of success.2015-11-29T09:57:00-06:000214fdea-4e87-4afb-9caa-3d2be6a4cbf4https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/11/20/Our-View-A-teachable-lifeWhat sorts of things would you think about after learning you'd been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer? Here's what area educator Craig Lindvahl said this week when he talked about his diagnosis for what he called an insidious disease:2015-11-20T08:55:00-06:00da84b448-00d3-4253-817f-358f74719a8fhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/11/17/A-Message-from-Craig-Lindvahl-It-wasn%E2%80%99t-supposed-to-be-like-thisI can decide how to best teach from my experience, and I can devote my energy into helping others be better while it’s going on.2015-11-17T18:16:00-06:0091ce603b-5d2d-4c64-8815-899b816ad46fhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/11/09/Morgan-Scott-CEO-program-holds-banquet-for-investorsInvestors and business owners from the area were at Hamilton’s this morning for the annual Morgan-Scott CEO banquet.2015-11-09T08:47:00-06:006e4e12d9-568c-40ec-9b8c-aa85ef8e23bfhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/11/05/Sangamon-CEO-program-teaches-students-valuable-business-skillsTeens interested in a career in business have a unique opportunity to connect with local business owners and entrepreneurs through the Sangamon CEO program.2015-11-05T13:27:00-06:00ea7a7d4c-18d4-46b2-bbd5-19e809c2a86fhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/10/31/CEO-school-program-grows-in-Metro-East-Alton-nextSupporters are urging businesses in the Alton region to get behind a program that aims to make CEOs of today’s high school students. If successful, two local school systems, and perhaps more, will become the latest in Metro East to join a growing Midwest movement.2015-10-31T11:12:00-05:0039fe438b-b3cf-4d91-a277-20c4852cffe4https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/10/31/Paying-attentionThe roundtable included city and county officials, econonic development professionals, business owners and members of the Jasper County CEO high school class.2015-10-31T10:56:00-05:00fcad320a-a89c-44e2-8ffd-80519161ba51https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/10/21/Dine-Out-Chester-introducedAlso during Tuesday’s chamber meeting, April Nail, facilitator of Randolph County’s Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program, gave an update on her class’s progress.2015-10-21T15:45:00-05:00654a25a4-e8b3-42a1-8a00-6fc5257cf9cbhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/10/15/CEO-program-linking-businesses-and-students-gaining-supportSteamboat Springs — An innovative program that would connect the local business community to high school students is several steps closer to becoming a reality.2015-10-15T12:42:00-05:0072af3291-1813-435e-8493-728fe7a21c73https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/08/13/Entrepreneurial-program-draws-20-studentsTwenty high school seniors in the county are getting a leg up on entrepreneurship and education this year, as the inaugural year of the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program kicks off at the beginning of the school year.2015-08-13T18:48:00-05:00aabe2722-27fe-4fee-9fd1-c077e5281ee2https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/07/12/Sean%E2%80%99s-CEO-ShopEach spring, the young entrepreneurs who populate CEO classes showcase their businesses at a trade show. CEO trade shows are not science fairs, where students display their projects. CEO trade shows are true business expos, where business owners sell their products and services. 2015-07-12T17:37:00-05:00af2642fa-2781-4f4e-a8cc-f99272e8d0adhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/06/24/Midland-Institute-launched-another-successful-firstOn June 15, from 4:00-6:30pm, the first National CEO Trade Show took place at the Keller Convention Center in Effingham. Two students from each of the CEO communities were invited to bring their top businesses to Effingham for the showcase and a chance to win a $2,000.00 prize for the best business.2015-06-24T11:36:00-05:001d6a5a7b-b3f8-4968-af6b-1908089df4adhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/06/24/Young-entrepreneurs-show-their-stuffEFFINGHAM — The top entrepreneurs from Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota high schools converged with their products or services for the CEO National Trade Show Monday at the Thelma Keller Convention Center.2015-06-24T10:40:00-05:004a9b574e-6a83-4564-871e-5c13426bab0ehttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/05/29/CEO-program-gets-start-from-businessMT. VERNON — A donation of nearly $30,000 was received Wednesday for the Jefferson County CEO: Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program.2015-05-29T10:28:00-05:00aec6eb47-899d-4e73-a4f3-0cf05f0021a4https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/05/14/1st-Annual-National-CEO-Trade-ShowLife since CEO began has been a series of firsts. It has been incredible to watch as lives have been transformed in an ever-widening number of communities as CEO has grown.2015-05-14T16:02:00-05:00d5535a73-eaaf-4d28-9a55-2a5d3a2275ffhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/04/13/CEO-Network-Trade-ShowMark the date on your calendar! Here are the essential details: What:CEO Network Trade Show When: June 15 Time: 4-6:30 PM Location: Keller Convention Center Effingham, IL 62401 2015-04-13T11:58:00-05:00f98d2c2e-b2e5-49a7-ae6d-2f3ed8dfeb83https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/01/17/Entrepreneurial-students-prepare-for-annual-dinnerFourteen area high school students gathered in a conference room on the fifth floor of the German American building on Tuesday morning. Spread across the table were stacks of envelopes and flyers promoting the group's upcoming event, An Evening with Young Entrepreneurs. 2015-01-17T04:36:00-06:0096e9574a-ae45-4355-b726-0431402a364bhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2015/01/08/Officers-Elected-For-CEO-ProgramThe Montgomery CEO Program held its inaugural board meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Hillsboro Area Hospital2015-01-08T04:16:00-06:0087963de8-2a12-444f-8e7a-aff6766650eahttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2014/12/30/High-schools-to-start-entrepreneurship-programThree Southern Illinois counties this fall will roll out an entrepreneurship class for high school juniors and seniors in an effort to build a new generation of business owners with ties to the local economy.2014-12-30T04:28:00-06:0083849bf3-4e85-4727-ab42-3d8acb5e3a54https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2014/12/12/First-class-of-Kokomo-CEO-finds-many-paths-to-successFourteen high school students gathered for class at 7:30 a.m. a recent Friday morning, but anyone passing by the Howard County Community Foundation could have mistaken them for a group of very young executives.2014-12-12T03:43:00-06:002a311f65-0dd2-44c0-a470-a7dbe2484682https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2014/12/03/CEO-students-on-Fox--FriendsCEO students on Fox & Friends2014-12-03T08:59:00-06:00badcdb32-45a1-43a8-9413-1a25b9830a8bhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2014/11/20/Chester-Chamber-hears-CEO-presentationCHESTER -- “These kids are ignorant. They’re not stupid, they are contextually inexperienced.” Those were the words expressed by Monroe-Randolph Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis while explaining the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program to the Chester Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 18.2014-11-20T04:23:00-06:0021fa8384-6b27-47a6-8da4-9da4e12e7a3chttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2014/09/22/Logan-County-students-to-get-entrepreneurship-programLINCOLN — About 20 Logan County students next fall will take part in course designed to introduce entrepreneurship to teenagers. Lincoln College on Monday announced its new partnership with local businesses to create the Land of Lincoln CEO program. 2014-09-22T14:13:00-05:005fd7ff3e-8b68-4cd2-bb28-57c389fe6e37https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2014/08/21/CEO-Class-of-NCHSArea businesses and education leaders have launched the CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program in Jasper County. 2014-08-21T17:12:00-05:001dd878cc-12a3-49d3-80f0-d94c032f6c04https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2014/05/14/County-looks-to-move-forward-with-CEO-classLocal businesspeople and community representatives had the opportunity to hear a unique presentation on a unique idea for the county’s youth last week.2014-05-14T04:00:00-05:00a5b7f1bf-dfbc-47b4-857e-a272583dbfc6https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2014/05/08/Local-high-school-seniors-taught-business-skillsStarting your own business is difficult for anyone. But try doing it when you’re 17. Before Southeast High School senior Nick Smith could vote, he opened Framework Photography last year — a photography, video and marketing company.2014-05-08T04:32:00-05:0040935765-da19-4ef3-b3f4-4494cc873cabhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2014/01/13/Willmar-area-CEO-program-connects-students-with-business-leadersA new program in the Willmar area could potentially give high school students a head start on learning to become successful entrepreneurs and small business owners. 2014-01-13T04:08:00-06:00fffb77a4-4f7e-490f-973c-3174f7f8210dhttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2014/01/01/CEO-class-2014-TourThe CEO Class Focused in on Owners' Strategy for Success2014-01-01T03:50:00-06:00baab35e7-19b2-4cde-86c6-32f7bf813c1ehttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2013/02/25/-Rural-Illinois-High-Schoolers-Become-Entrepreneurs-in-CEO-ClassStudents in Effingham-county’s CEO class aren’t your typical teenagers. Each weekday, often before 7 a.m., local high-schoolers can be found in the region’s fastest-growing companies, meeting with successful entrepreneurs and even starting their own businesses. 2013-02-25T16:56:00-06:0099fdb444-4ee9-4de4-a2be-715f99d97971https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2013/01/05/Effingham-County-CEO-Class-Ready-to-Present-The-CEO-ExperienceMembers of this year's Effingham County CEO class are trying to address a frequently-heard comment from adults in the area, that being "I wish there'd been a program like CEO when I was in school." The answer? The CEO Experience.2013-01-05T17:25:00-06:00d4b2977a-b8c8-40d7-9883-bebab9da3204https://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2012/06/03/A-transformational-experience-Effingham-CEO-program-nurtures-young-entrepreneursEFFINGHAM — Students from the Effingham County CEO class may be young, but they know how to run a business. 2012-06-03T15:24:00-05:002d11c51f-281d-4621-9734-215da515e78ahttps://www.midlandinstitute.com/our-community/Trending/2012/04/20/High-School-learn-entrepreneurship-in-CEOI really admire the work being done by the RUPRI Center for Rural Entrepreneurship. One of their main foci is to encourage and support youth who venture into their own businesses so they can remain in the rural places where they grew up. 2012-04-20T03:34:00-05:00