“Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of any community because of the new businesses, jobs and economic opportunity they create for that community. And since Belleville needs new businesses, Belleville needs new entrepreneurs. That is why Belleville’s new CEO program is so very important. Its purpose is to give high school students a peek at what entrepreneurship is all about—because the more that students understand what entrepreneurship is, the more students will choose to be entrepreneurs. I am excited to be a part of Belleville’s new CEO program because it represents the future of what Belleville can be.”

Jim AllsupAllsup, Inc. President, CEO and Founder

“When Jim Allsup and Roger Lowery first introduced the idea of expanding the CEO program to the Belleville area, I knew this was going to be a very special opportunity for our high school seniors. It is a difficult task to choose a career path when you have never been exposed to all the possibilities. This program allows students to meet and share the experiences of our local business and community leaders. This program not only gives students a head start in planning their future, it has the potential for changing it.”

Ed HoeringPartner, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

The Lowery Benefits Services and Northwestern Mutual have always been strong believers and supporters of our community.  We see the CEO program as an important investment for the future of our community.  The program will enable students to get a taste of entrepreneurship and experience it within the businesses of our local community.

Roger LoweryLowery Benefit Services/Northwestern Mutual