I am excited to be a part of this new venture. The Metro East really values education and we are fortunate to have great schools. The CEO Program will allow students the opportunity to see firsthand what goes into starting and running a business.

Christopher R. Lowery Northwestern Mutual

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

"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