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

"Empire strongly believes in giving back to the community. I can’t think of a better way then to live this value and share the little bit of life that we have learned with young students who are willing to get up early before school each week. We believe in the American Dream. If we can play a small part in these students’ quests for their own American Dream that will be a job well done.

Nick BauerPresident, Empire Comfort Systems

As the Assistant Superintendent of Belleville Township High School District #201, I am very excited to offer this innovative program to our students. I am humbled to serve on the Belleville CEO Board! As a local business owner, I am excited to see a "grow our own" program develop. Learning business skills now will give these students an advantage moving forward.

Brian MentzerOwner, M & M Storage/BTHS Superintendent

I am proud to be part of the area business community bringing this transformational program to our high schools.  This is a unique opportunity for several enterprising area students to be out of the traditional school environment, raise their awareness of entrepreneurial opportunities, and allow them to experience starting a new business.  No doubt this will pay dividends to our community in the future.

Kevin PeskoMarket President - Bank of Belleville