I’d like to thank the Belleville CEO program for the endless amount of networking opportunities that I have been able to take advantage of. My mentor, every business owner that we have met with, and every guest speaker that has visited us has been incredibly helpful in guiding me to become successful. CEO has helped my communication skills, leadership skills, and it has given me so many ideas of possible careers throughout meeting many successful local business owners. Belleville CEO has allowed me to become much more comfortable and confident in being able to start conversations with unfamiliar faces more natural than before. I am so thankful for all the opportunity that CEO has presented me with. The most meaningful guest speaker for me was the sports business professor from Webster that talked to us about the sports management field. I have always had such a passion for sports, no matter what sport it is, I love competition and watching people play with a certain love and passion for a game that I have. Realizing that there are so many different jobs and professions in sports that I could pursue. - Luke Smith, Session Two