https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-newsf5e26ab8-22b3-4338-a053-b74594c9ba60https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/05/13/Final-Presentations--Year-End-CelebrationThe Class of 2017-18 heard from two speakers, gave their year end presentations, and celebrated with investors, mentors, speakers and former CEO students in their final week!2018-05-13T17:54:00-05:008f13e3ad-1106-4a1f-9f23-f13c3a8f5ff9https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/05/06/Think-Out-of-the-Box-Make-a-CircleA quote we heard from Mr. and Mrs. Dahm-Schell. Many of our presenters this week are always thinking out of box which is why they continue to be successful! 2018-05-06T12:54:00-05:008cc3b345-7318-4743-b0a6-7396d48e12f4https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/04/24/Never-Know-Where-You-Will-End-UpThis week we heard from several business and community people who followed their passions and ended up in different positions than where they started. You just never know where your path will take you in life!2018-04-24T07:47:00-05:00dab4ff70-0e99-4999-8f7a-fa09588986f8https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/04/21/Twenty-Businesses-Showcased-at-the-Third-Annual-Belleville-CEO-Trade-ShowTwenty businesses were showcased at the Third Annual Belleville CEO Trade Show at Southwestern Illinois College/PSOP this week. 2018-04-21T12:38:00-05:002537c9e6-331f-4414-bb35-dbaf912c7155https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/04/10/Last-Week-Before-Our-Trade-ShowThis week, the elevator pitch winnders were announced, the students met with bankers to discuss their business plan and financials, and trade show materials are finalized.2018-04-10T11:37:00-05:0077d0ddb4-6bbb-4022-958e-f93c6f36f1d5https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/04/07/Getting-Ready-for-the-Elevator-Pitch-CompetitonThis short week was focused on practicing for the Belleville CEO Elevator Pitch Competition sponsored by SBDC SIUE.2018-04-07T19:42:00-05:005014180f-b35c-4e20-ac09-d19902b1203bhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/03/26/Finalizing-Our-PortfoliosThis week the Belleville CEO students finalized their portfolios which included their business plan and six other financial documents. and started practicing their elevator pitches.2018-03-26T07:34:00-05:00fd609c6c-c469-4270-8ab1-32aa8bdb1bedhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/03/19/The-Challenges-and-Assistances-for-an-EntrepreneurThis week the Belleville CEO students heard about the challenges of a true entrepreneur and the assistances that can help struggling entrepreneurs.2018-03-19T08:41:00-05:00efd2a064-9996-468b-80aa-e7a58df1c0a6https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/03/14/First-Week-at-our-New-Host-Businesss-ArtigemThis week was packed with two business visits and three speakers plus we settled into our new home base!2018-03-14T09:09:00-05:00a9bdf5e3-c076-4e44-ab37-ecd3c8ace2c2https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/03/05/A-Big-Thank-You-to-our-3rd-Qtr-Host-Mathis-Marifian--RichterThe Belleville CEO students spent their last week at their host business, Mathis, Marifian & Richter by visiting them as well as hearing from Investor Hamilton Callison from BreakThru Beverage and getting their draft business plans reviewed by SBDC SIUE.2018-03-05T08:21:00-06:00d6a9067d-ef15-413a-a129-eb120225ffb8https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/03/02/Showcasing-our-Youth-in-Action-in-the-CommunityThis week the Belleville CEO students were able to attend the Chamber of Commerce's Issues and Eggs where Belleville CEO, BASSIC and Teen Court were showcased for their important work in the community.2018-03-02T08:36:00-06:00f4c1a729-08a7-4087-a30b-cd6e955247achttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/02/20/Finalizing-our-Personal-Business-IdeasAfter reflecting on their class business, the Belleville CEO students finalized their personal business ideas for the Trade Show in April.2018-02-20T07:18:00-06:009f85cb4a-1222-44a8-938b-7fe0ed8b6215https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/02/14/Visiting-Two-Generational-Family-BusinessesAlthough only 30% of all family-owned businesses survive into the second generation and 3% at the fourth-generation level and beyond, the Belleville CEO students had the privilege to meet with two of our successful investors, Josh McDermott, second generation and Nick Bauer, fourth generation. 2018-02-14T09:22:00-06:00b321a2a8-f482-4974-911e-46f98a0f2d25https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/02/06/Bellevilles-Got-Talent-was-a-HUGE-SuccessThank you to our Sponsors for their financial support, Investors for this amazing experience, mentors for your guidance through this process, and friends and family who attended our event! We can’t be more pleased with the success of our class business.2018-02-06T07:00:00-06:0064d7324e-7155-44bb-a30b-6040c059a8a4https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/01/30/Making-the-Most-of-Every-OpportunityThe Belleville CEO students learned about the exciting changes taking place at Moto and also made the most of every opportunity this last week to sell, sell, sell before the food count was needed for their big event.2018-01-30T07:39:00-06:00d9708487-9b2c-4a58-821d-b424b769146fhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/01/25/Final-Week-to-Buy-TicketsThe is the last week to buys tickets or become a sponsor for our upcoming event, Belleville's Got Talent.2018-01-25T07:47:00-06:00b3b4a243-4534-4388-9727-fabd6904df2bhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/01/17/Great-Leadership-is-a-Key-to-SuccessThis week, the Belleville CEO visited Mayor Mark Eckert at City Hall to understand what it takes to lead a city and how the city of Belleville recruits small businesses. 2018-01-17T08:13:00-06:00994beeb3-89b9-4f81-8115-ac0c628b6a95https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/01/13/Champions-are-Made-Not-BornA favorite quote by Michael Jordan that Mr. Turner shared with Belleville CEO as he discussed Career Development with the students this week.2018-01-13T09:28:00-06:00ff64c96e-c05b-4cb7-ae45-7ca5549790d8https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2018/01/07/Learning-from-Those-Who-Came-Before-UsThe current CEO students were able to spend some time with some Belleville CEO Alumni on Friday.2018-01-07T14:57:00-06:0027c9f089-0428-4ced-9d63-de95e76fa73ehttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/12/14/A-Perfect-Time-for-MeditationAfter a busy semester and worrying about future career plans, the Belleville CEO students took some time to meditate at the King's House and let the stress go! 2017-12-14T09:46:00-06:00fac55f5d-3b06-4744-b47d-dc5ac2b59727https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/12/05/Success-Can-Come-From-Our-FailuresThis week the Belleville CEO heard from one of our investors, Mr. Tom Farquhar, that success can come from our failures. 2017-12-05T09:08:00-06:00bd34c75a-341b-474c-af39-0679b09ee448https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/11/28/Committing-to-Your-Business-and-Company-Culture"If you want to take the island, burn the boats." Caesar The Belleville CEO students learned more from their speakers about really committing to their business and their company culture. 2017-11-28T10:26:00-06:000ead3c76-456e-4f3b-86d0-eff7a5b8cd72https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/11/22/Keeping-Up-With-a-Constantly-Changing-MarketThis week the Belleville CEO students met with two successful investors who are excellent examples of staying current with an ever changing market place. 2017-11-22T17:33:00-06:007d834133-4901-49c2-a127-5579603ecbb9https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/11/16/Importance-of-Data-Security-and-Understanding-Charitable-DonationsThis week the Belleville CEO students learned the importance of securing your data and how to determine a charitable donation.2017-11-16T20:39:00-06:00bd54f08c-041f-4161-88bf-82189a11058ehttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/11/07/Understanding-What-It-Takes-to-be-Pig-CommittedThis week the students learned the difference between being pig-committed and chicken-committed. 2017-11-07T10:00:00-06:00b6590e4f-b283-40f4-9e4e-63fb354422c2https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/10/31/Being-An-Entrepreneur-At-Any-AgeThis week, the Belleville CEO students were encouraged to see that entrepreneurs can be of any age and the importance of connecting and supporting other entrepreneurs.2017-10-31T11:18:00-05:003aca9ee0-928d-4eae-ae9a-4c89a1362dbahttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/10/23/Finding-Your-Rhythm-as-a-TeamWe heard from three people this week who talked about the importance of teamwork and finding that rhythm as a team!2017-10-23T10:32:00-05:00de4f3e1f-13a2-41d3-b962-5660c7b2705bhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/10/16/Dont-Be-Afraid-of-FailureOver these last nine weeks, many of the speakers and investors have shared these words of advice, don’t give up and don’t be afraid of failure. This will be crucial as the Belleville CEO students work hard on their class business which will be a new experience for most of them. There will be a lot of mistakes made along the way but they cannot allow this to get them down. They will need to learn how to persevere through it all.2017-10-16T10:52:00-05:00dbf7ae21-7540-4399-b035-c5f272b6301bhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/10/11/Understanding-a-Business-PlanThis week, the Belleville students got to see an Etsy side business, worked hard on their class business, and got their first glimpse of how to put together a business plan.2017-10-11T09:30:00-05:00511d5576-7a9f-42c1-9467-fd317e7824dbhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/10/02/Successful-People-Have-MentorsThis week the students met with the final group of mentors for the Belleville CEO Mentoring Program.2017-10-02T09:14:00-05:00cc57e888-e76b-413c-8396-c3dc6bf49bd1https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/09/25/Living-a-Life-of-PassionThe Belleville CEO students really saw and heard about living a life of passion from visiting Mr. Lowery at Lowery Benefit Services and Mr. Pesko at the Bank of Belleville as well as watching the Midland video about Kristen Hadeed and mingling with so many great potential mentors this week.2017-09-25T10:15:00-05:006a0a7515-110b-422c-b118-3671327b1b17https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/09/17/Discovering-Your-StrengthsThis week, the Belleville CEO students learned about discovering their strengths from CEO Empowerment Day, two investor visits, and their PDP profile results.2017-09-17T21:02:00-05:003f738194-fe03-4dd3-89e6-ce757be421f7https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/09/11/Organization-is-Key-to-a-Successful-BusinessThis week the Belleville CEO students heard that being organized is key to a successful business. 2017-09-11T08:57:00-05:007f0056fd-380b-4b44-950a-3206a8d7dc02https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/09/06/The-Power-Of-ConnectionsThe Belleville CEO students learned how powerful connections can be to a business as they visited an earbud entrepreneur, took a tour of Althoff Catholic High School as they strive toward their capital campaign of $2.4 million, as well as their own work on their badge project. 2017-09-06T07:37:00-05:001c280fd0-42b7-4847-a1e4-22559c7abdbbhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/08/28/Understanding-your-CustomerThe themes that resonated with the Belleville CEO students this week were understanding your customer, difference between hospitality and service and the pros and cons of social media.2017-08-28T08:23:00-05:00d4bef321-85db-478b-a4e8-7e6562d55117https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/08/27/Great-Start-to-A-New-YearThe 2017-18 Belleville CEO kicked off a great week with some teambuilding and visiting two successful businesses!2017-08-27T16:03:00-05:0023a9ebdd-4e31-45e1-913a-0e1b9ea33a8ahttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/05/05/Final-Celebration-of-a-Successful-YearBelleville CEO students' last week concluded with one last business visit, giving their final presentations, and celebrating their year in CEO. 2017-05-05T09:23:00-05:00c50ad615-8cc1-437c-ad2a-0e292b03b0f6https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/05/03/Understanding-the-BRE-FactorsBelleville CEO students heard how communities attract and retain businesses through workforce readiness, quality of life, education, tax structures, business friendly local government & ready sites.2017-05-03T09:38:00-05:0066ce0d94-9c9d-43cf-83d5-4cd2dcc8b973https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/04/27/A-Successful-Trade-ShowKaitlynn Borik, CEO of Turn the Page Art, and 14 other CEO students showcased their businesses at Lindenwood University this week.2017-04-27T09:46:00-05:00fd89a5fc-c163-4cd4-bef5-236d52c59c2bhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/04/22/Qualities-of-a-Good-LeaderThis week, the CEO students talked to three business owners who embody the qualities of a good leader. 2017-04-22T22:20:00-05:0020c3ec8e-4a7b-42a7-9688-a562cffcf56ehttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/04/16/Presenting-and-Protecting-our-Business-FinancialsThis week, the CEO students presented their business plan and financials to several bankers while also learning the importance of protecting this information from cyber crimes.2017-04-16T17:17:00-05:00d1da317f-5be8-4f2a-a4f8-df2809fea76bhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/04/07/Pitching-Our-BusinessesThis week the Belleville CEO pitched their businesses to three judges. 2017-04-07T08:00:00-05:00e33f4870-3d5e-458f-ad56-35dd55e38cf0https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/03/26/The-Power-Of-Public-SpeakingThis week the students learned the importance of public speaking and knowing how to pitch your company is a successful manner.2017-03-26T10:15:00-05:003c5d0d53-53e0-42a6-8f2d-3bdf68af4b3ehttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/03/17/Financial-Responsibility-Is-KeyThis week the Belleville CEO class learned about the importance of financial responsibilities.2017-03-17T07:47:00-05:00c68c9802-f8c6-4790-9635-a1cc333e1e18https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/03/16/Leadership--Impact-Influence--InspirationLeadership is not about a title or a designation. It's about impact, influence and inspiration. Impact involves getting results, influence is about spreading the passion you have for your work, and you have to inspire teammates and customers. This week, Belleville CEO met with Mrs. JoAnn DiMaggio-May, Mr. Joe Wiley, Mr. Phillip Hickman,and Mr. Patrick McKeehan.2017-03-16T19:55:00-05:009b3609fd-eafc-4349-9dbe-bf818272217bhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/03/12/Knowing-Your-History-Can-Help-Create-Your-Culture-At-Your-BusinessBelleville CEO is welcomed to their new home base by Kurt Artinger, owner of Artigem Replacement Services. 2017-03-12T14:27:00-05:00fa204cca-de25-4982-bc36-ecba6e0bb0b2https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/02/27/Doing-Your-Job-with-HeartThis week we met and worked with three people who do their job with Heart...especially our 3rd Quarter Host, Investor, and Mentor, Renae Eichholz.2017-02-27T19:27:00-06:0081d46111-4cb5-4b25-8fc7-f7d5df893126https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/02/25/Nothing-Can-Take-The-Place-Of-PersistenceThis week, the Belleville CEO students met three businessmen who showed the students what persistence looks like!2017-02-25T14:58:00-06:001e9564b8-5ccb-469d-9a7e-c2282c3ad209https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/02/17/Reinvestment-In-An-InvestmentThis week the CEO students learned about the importance of always reinvesting in your business and equipment when you have the opportunity.2017-02-17T10:37:00-06:0010ca3082-6760-464f-ad00-a4ce26c32903https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/02/11/Around-the-Fountain--A-Belleville-CEOOur business conference and trade show, Around the Fountain: A Belleville CEO Experience, was enjoyed by everyone who attended.2017-02-11T15:33:00-06:00e876aea5-cb15-42ad-a0b5-f0e9f89c67fbhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/01/30/Dont-Miss-Out-On-Attending-This-Great-Business-ConferenceThe students are making last minute preparations for their business conference and trade show on Tuesday, February 7 from 4 -8 p.m. at the Scottish Rite in Belleville.2017-01-30T07:40:00-06:00f0a3f1bf-794d-4f4d-a5c5-93cd088b96c7https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/01/25/Connecting-With-The-CommunityThis week the Belleville CEO students worked tirelessly to connect with the community, while promoting their class business!2017-01-25T10:57:00-06:00599f4b67-44de-43fd-9392-608a6007840ahttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/01/16/If-you-arent-growing-you-are-dying-By-Lou-HoltzThe students visited The Edge this week where they witnessed why reinvesting in your company is so important.2017-01-16T22:01:00-06:0049cafe04-1c00-4edf-aca7-49ab2e242d55https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/01/14/Building-Relationships-and-Surrounding-Yourself-with-Good-PeopleThis week, the students met with the Belleville Mayor and two business owners about the importance of building relationships and surrounding yourself with good people!2017-01-14T13:30:00-06:00a9c5cfc9-363a-4e9e-91de-17da01a1b773https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2017/01/08/Understanding-Your-Main-BusinessThis week, the students learned that when they start a business that they should always focus on their main business. Many businesses get caught up on secondary businesses where they do not have the expertise.2017-01-08T17:19:00-06:00d006ca16-5b9f-49b1-b336-6a3c88d9b718https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/12/13/A-Time-to-DisconnectThe students got to dress casual, sip cocoa, and learn why disconnecting is important to staying healthy. 2016-12-13T10:16:00-06:000d3e9608-a7fd-49f3-a5b8-b20443a5f8c3https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/12/06/The-Importance-of-Having-a-Solid-TeamBelleville CEO learned the importance of having a Solid Team!2016-12-06T09:23:00-06:00786fed08-4760-4534-b8f0-43d477cfdbfehttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/12/04/Success-Sometimes-Takes-Many-Years-of-SacrificeStudents were shown that businesses can struggle for many many years before they become successful.2016-12-04T16:20:00-06:00abe31008-0c95-4ac1-8483-91dc08e8c5e6https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/11/21/Around-the-Fountain--A-Belleville-CEO-ExperienceBelleville CEO students are welcoming any person or company who would be interested in sponsorships, booths or donating to the silent auction at their conference & trade show on Feb. 7. 2016-11-21T09:10:00-06:00e66d3ba0-588f-4bd1-86fc-582ab7f9edd5https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/11/14/Around-the-Fountain--A-Belleville-CEO-ExperienceStudents continue to work hard on their conference/trade show which will be held February 7 at the Scottish Rite Banquet Hall.2016-11-14T10:12:00-06:000d571413-fc57-4538-973a-9392609182f4https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/11/07/The-Concept-of-Being-Pig-CommittedThis week the students learned what it means to be be Pig-Committed versus Chicken-Committed!2016-11-07T10:20:00-06:001d658117-9cff-4a3f-9720-8e541b03797fhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/10/31/The-Key-to-Financial-IndependenceThis week the Belleville CEO students heard from two investors who stressed the importance of financial literacy and what it takes to get to financial independence.2016-10-31T19:59:00-05:00395f6475-214b-4b5c-9c23-114efaafa5a0https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/10/24/The-Importance-of-BrandingInvestors Mr. and Mrs. Rauckman and business owner, Neal Eilers spoke about importance of branding. 2016-10-24T11:15:00-05:005bf027cf-281c-4e29-9554-0ef2442df920https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/10/17/Exceptional-Speakers-with-Exceptional-ExperiencesThe Belleville CEO students heard from several great speakers who shared their own exceptional experiences!2016-10-17T11:01:00-05:0006649b5b-7d70-40ec-a9b5-2bf1bcbeb0bdhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/10/11/Helping-Businesses-Connect-and-Network-with-Each-Other"The secret sauce of businesses is connections!" A quote from Chris Oswald.2016-10-11T22:08:00-05:00415a67a6-e051-4c7b-8ce2-0a45ccf70fb8https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/10/03/Belleville-CEO-students-mingle-with-Young-Entrepreneurs-and-More-Business-MentorsThis week Belleville CEO students met with other successful teen entrepreneurs and more business mentors.2016-10-03T17:18:00-05:00286b6f22-2075-4d86-8d82-ca6e97efa93chttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/09/27/Successful-People-have-MentorsEvery successful business person has a mentor and eventually becomes a mentor to someone!2016-09-27T09:58:00-05:006dd546f5-f946-4a53-a95e-d916ba671ddfhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/09/19/Every-Successful-Business-Leader-is-Active-in-the-Community"Being part of and helping the community is a must for any successful business."2016-09-19T09:32:00-05:00c11e96a2-8278-49ca-a567-22346198a640https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/09/12/The-Importance-of-Networking-Forming-Relationships-and-Good-Communication"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others! Jack Welch2016-09-12T09:37:00-05:002aa2b880-84db-4971-9261-b98f1ddce35fhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/09/06/Finding-Your-Passion-Working-Hard--Adapting-to-ChangeThis week, Belleville CEO students continue to hear about finding their passion, then working hard and adapting to change in order to be successful!2016-09-06T10:10:00-05:007f30a461-a1d4-4443-bbdf-d8c615aef3dfhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/08/30/Building-a-Stronger-Bond-with-the-Community-and-Each-Other"The rising tides lifts all the boats" John F Kennedy2016-08-30T19:32:00-05:001d464740-81fe-41a3-a91f-5839492ebd36https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/08/24/Belleville-CEO-Class-Unites-as-One"All of us need All of us!"2016-08-24T20:27:00-05:00c17dfd61-c5ad-4030-9974-d4419a07d046https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/08/21/Belleville-CEO-Program-Kicks-Off-the-Second-YearPrior to the first day, the Second Year Belleville CEO Orientation was held on Thursday, July 28 at the Welcome Center at Lindenwood University. 2016-08-21T22:32:00-05:0070d6b0e4-f10c-418c-975b-74afbcbc838dhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/05/15/Week-37---May-9-13The Belleville CEO students concluded their year with two fantastic tours, giving their final presentations on their businesses and CEO in general, and a Come & Go Celebration.2016-05-15T14:41:00-05:00369317ac-bf91-4aed-b4f4-fa156a6c7706https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/05/08/Week-36---May-2-6Belleville CEO students continue to tour and hear from their investors and friends of CEO.2016-05-08T16:41:00-05:0081c210fc-b82c-456f-8e58-bf8391bf1d2fhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/04/30/Week-35---April-25-29The Belleville CEO students finally showcase their personal businesses at their Trade Show!2016-04-30T16:58:00-05:00a9637883-4735-4462-a2f8-f1d6d35da5c1https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/04/18/Week-34---April-18-22Belleville CEO had an exciting week of preparation with several fun visits before our first annual trade show on April 27th, from 4-6pm.2016-04-18T05:55:00-05:003d0efbca-a668-4cc5-8ef6-27731aaf75f0https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/04/17/Week-33---April-11-15This week, Belleville CEO students visited JT McDermott Remodeling Contractors and finalized their trade show materials in anticipation of their trade show!2016-04-17T17:26:00-05:001e5e67d8-4af5-4947-998b-f01e04a18341https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/04/10/Week-32---April-4-8The winners of the Belleville Elevator Pitch competition are finally announced!2016-04-10T18:43:00-05:00bf8e1372-fc90-4cae-8a4b-cd72ced63dfchttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/04/03/Week-31---March-28-April-1The students visit Sips n Splatters and hear from a CEO while working industriously on their personal businesses!2016-04-03T07:16:00-05:007b0a01dc-0e9a-4e6b-88cd-21763abc2800https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/03/27/Week-30---March-21-23Belleville CEO had an exciting short week by participating in the anticipated Belleville Elevator Pitch Competition and Banker Day.2016-03-27T17:28:00-05:00ec6ae98b-42f3-47f5-b173-c3afef705633https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/03/17/Week-29---March-14-18Belleville CEO is welcomed at our final home base, Artigem Replacement Services!2016-03-17T19:34:00-05:004af747de-56b5-4c88-b474-f8be6369e8c3https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/03/08/Week-28---March-7-11Belleville CEO learns about the power of investing and local government before saying a final farewell to Barcom Security!2016-03-08T12:00:00-06:00931e0913-923b-4e4e-83c1-2a3f59b2b3f5https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/03/05/Week-27---February-29-March-4Belleville CEO turns to a new chapter as the students eagerly work on their personal businesses.2016-03-05T18:50:00-06:00ff99bf46-b10b-4d28-b924-2d1b3779ddd8https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/02/28/Week-26---February-22-27The efforts of the Belleville CEO program and community come to a head in our class business: 'A Grand Gala: CEOnopoly Style'!2016-02-28T20:53:00-06:00be819841-024d-45ac-b8a3-837ad7ecd71bhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/02/21/Week-25---February-16-19Belleville CEO excitedly prepares for the final week before the big Gala!2016-02-21T20:12:00-06:00437c1a7d-e867-4dd2-9498-3747e6c77379https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/02/11/Week-24---February-8-12This week, Mr. Patrick McKeehan from SIUE helped the CEO students understand that their business plan is like a story! 2016-02-11T12:02:00-06:004429ac13-19c9-491a-a612-f9a9c92f3c5ehttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/02/04/Week-23---February-1-5This week some of the students had a chance to attend the Effingham CEO Experience which was a great way to get re-energized, network with other adults and students, and learn more about business.2016-02-04T15:28:00-06:0084b7c2a9-1645-4655-bbb8-9960ba973075https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/01/30/Week-22---January--25-29This week Belleville CEO has truly learned that the foundation of the program is grounded in our community.2016-01-30T11:49:00-06:00679793a5-d79a-4f70-a7f5-ddcb50bf9136https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/01/18/Week-21---January-19-22The 'Superhero Spirit' flows through our veins as we eagerly anticipate both our Grand Gala and personal businesses!2016-01-18T11:20:00-06:0010bd7572-407a-4a3d-8e85-ea952f10431chttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/01/13/Week-20---January-11-15Belleville CEO worked fervently this week in preparation for their class business!2016-01-13T08:47:00-06:009a0d8737-60f3-4195-98fc-2fd2a3de6235https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/01/09/Week-19---January-4-8The Belleville CEO class received two visits this week from the Midland Institute of Entrepreneurship.2016-01-09T21:52:00-06:00e30c5d7d-ca34-4da1-936a-f9a729dd435ahttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2016/01/03/The-Grand-Gala--CEO-nopoly-StyleRSVP by February 20 at 1( 470) CEO-EVNT or BELLEVILLECEO@GMAIL.COM2016-01-03T15:24:00-06:0022ebd764-7376-460f-9ba4-6c5404cf338ehttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/12/18/Week-18---Dec-14-16Save the date for the Grand Gala on February 27th!2015-12-18T12:04:00-06:00596c7591-8cdd-433d-94cd-607c1fd1f89chttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/12/13/Week-17---Dec-7-11This week, the class learned various steps that are needed before starting their own business such as defining it, determining other owners, selecting an entity, capital, financing, and many more!2015-12-13T15:14:00-06:0027277aec-8cd2-4d21-b429-3a784b13e417https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/12/06/Week-15--16--Nov-23-24-30---Dec-4This last week, the students have gained a lot of knowledge of what it takes to survive in the business world. Hard work, dedication, and the willingness to change are major factors to success. 2015-12-06T15:42:00-06:00e6e15b7d-b29f-4337-b8eb-612d9b087aa7https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/11/22/Week-14---Nov-16-20This week really put in perspective how much customers drive a business no matter what the field is.2015-11-22T13:19:00-06:00316378be-75fd-4b52-af29-7c8c1c0954f7https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/11/15/Week-13---Nov-9-13This week each business reiterated that passion, good connections, and morals will drive your company. 2015-11-15T14:40:00-06:00366e85a4-27a4-4495-9a42-acb0e34e134ehttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/11/07/Week-12---Nov-2-6This week the class learned how the culture of a business can be an important deciding factor. 2015-11-07T13:46:00-06:00f94d1875-0b2c-4615-b0ff-9fc75674cc57https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/10/31/Week-11---Oct-26-30Mr. and Mrs. Rauckman reminded us that ..."The worst day working for yourself will always be better than the best day working for someone else."2015-10-31T16:52:00-05:007aa180a3-7993-47aa-b2ce-795f1123c0dahttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/10/25/Week-10---Oct19-23Mrs. Renae Eichholz welcomed the CEO students at their new home base, Precision Practice Management. 2015-10-25T13:47:00-05:00ac74291e-bd56-4a99-ab7d-6c98ce98247dhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/10/15/Week-9---October-13-16The students last week at their first home base, Allsup!2015-10-15T14:04:00-05:00cbcd8abe-aa31-4530-abdd-ccc7d44c3697https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/10/10/Week-8---October-5-8This week the Belleville CEO students got to network with a bunch of young entrepreneurs!2015-10-10T16:50:00-05:0018332a5f-e3c4-4d8b-93c2-f898d2fac3c2https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/10/03/Week-7---Sept-28-Oct-2Students celebrated the arrival of their new badges and got a jump start on their big class business!2015-10-03T10:31:00-05:003bd2c05d-c40d-49d7-a130-0bb794908002https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/09/27/Week-6---Sept-21-25This week showed the students that it is always good to come home! No matter how long people are gone to further their education or enhance their craft, they still want to come back to Belleville to start their business and raise their family!2015-09-27T16:47:00-05:00f8d87d3a-6d66-43b0-8599-ee37f14b36c6https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/09/20/Week-5---Sept-14-18"Can't build a reputation on what you are going to do!" Henry Ford2015-09-20T19:28:00-05:00689e1f9c-ebb9-4c03-b0e1-ae0053e398cdhttps://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/09/13/Week-4-Sept-8-11Our week centered around the art of conversation and networking. 2015-09-13T18:37:00-05:00c58862ca-d807-4055-9afb-90398523d068https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/09/06/Week-3---Aug-31-Sept-4This week really focused on relationships in business and how important they are to being successful.2015-09-06T22:47:00-05:00cd29b67d-215d-400d-925a-5fb985f3de03https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/08/30/Week-2---August-24-28Investors reveal this week that the "detours" in life will be just as important in making them valuable, well-rounded, experienced business owners. 2015-08-30T15:24:00-05:009515020a-1e35-405d-9d97-8d385220ac46https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/08/23/Week-1---August-17-21First week filled with lots of guest speakers, activities, and a tour!2015-08-23T19:06:00-05:00091fb3ec-89f0-4e14-bef6-fb0c9f2bd3f4https://www.bellevilleceo.com/news/archived-news/2015/08/12/First-Orientation-HeldThe first Belleville CEO Orientation was held on July 29 at the Welcome Center at Lindenwood University.  Students and parents were introduced to several investors, board members and the facilitator of the program.2015-08-12T23:21:00-05:00