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Belleville CEO’s purpose is to encourage a closer community and to inspire the success of small businesses. Although our class consists of high school seniors from Althoff, East and West, we are driven entrepreneurs that see the untapped potential of this city- potential that we wish to bring out in our second annual class business by giving you a chance to network and market your business. This year we are hosting a business conference with our two inspirational keynote speakers, the artist and entrepreneur Ben Glenn and Belleville resident and Kaskaskia Engineering owner, Geri Boyer.

Mr. Ben Glenn - From Special Ed to Simply Special: This message details Ben’s personal story of being diagnosed with a learning disability in the 3rd grade along with ADHD. It follows the line of struggles and triumphs that came after his diagnosis and how he learned to overcome those challenges to become a successful speaker and entrepreneur. Ben will share his tips and technique for overcoming the struggles that face anyone striving to become more successful and see their dreams become a reality. This inspiring presentation will also include a live performing art presentation, something Ben discovered he had a talent for in the midst of his adversities. Ben has been a full time speaker for 21 years and has spoken to corporations all across the country along with professional and college athletes. 

 Geri Boyer is one of Belleville's own business women who paved her way into the engineering field. Geri spent three weeks backpacking on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Geri will be talking about the lessons she learned on the trail and how she changed her personal and business lives because of it. She will talk about how she learned to trust her own path of success. She will stress the importance of taking care of yourself. She will also explain how to find your way back onto the path when you wander off of it. 

 Around the Fountain is the experience we are offering to unite the business community while creating lifelong connections that will benefit Belleville as a whole. We offer a plethora of options to be involved, so don’t miss a chance to be successful and buy your tickets today!

The Students of Belleville CEO, Class of 2017

TICKETS

There are several ways to get last minute tickets to this wonderful event.  You can viist our website, www.bellevilleceo.com and click on More Information at the top of the website or under the flyer on the Home tab.  You could also go directly to EventBrite and search words Around the Fountain.  You can also buy tickets directly at the door.

Tickets are $40 for adults, $15 for students,  or $300 for a Table of 8.

REMINDER TO BOOTH SPONSORS

Booths can be set up anytime from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7.  

Any last minute questions, please call our CFO, Carson Gamboe at (618) 604-8211.  

Thank you to our Current Sponsorships

Around the Fountain: A Belleville CEO Experience

Thanks to our GOLD Sponsors

Thanks to our Silver Sponsors

Thanks to our Bronze Sponsors

Lisa Safarian                  Greg Shevlin

Thanks to our Booth Sponsors

1.  SIUE Small Business Development Center, Mrs. JoAnn DiMaggio-May, Interim Executive Director
2.  Advocare, Mrs. Melissa Gamboe
3.  St. Clair Bowl
4.  Ahanti Muhammad
5.  Lu La Roe (2 Booths)
6.  Nicol Financial Services
7.  The Nicol Foundation
8.  Chalan Pago
9.  Kurrus Funeral Home
10. Uncle Nick's Deli
11.  Coldstone Cremery
12.  Roy-el Catering
13.  Egg and I
14.  Ango Kernan Rentals
15.  Sara Persian

Thanks to our Silent Auction Contributors

1.  HomeBrite Ace Hardware (Downtown Belleville)
2.  Slackers
3.  Hilton Hotel
4.  Ace Hardware (West End)
5.  The Abbey
6.  Family Video
7.  Scott Credit Union
8.  YMCA
9.  IL Title & Escrow
10. Navy
11.  Shenanigan's
12.  Local Lucy's
13.  The Peel
14.  Cedarleaf
15  Barcom Security
16.  Amy Gold Photography
17.  Papa Vito's

Austin Brooks

Mr. Austin Brooks, Producer & Dr. Karen Hill, Director

On Tuesday, the Belleville CEO class was visited by Austin Brooks, the student who launched the CEO program and the Director of Professional and Program Development for Wentzville School District, Dr. Karen Hill. The class was very excited to have a presentation from Mr. Brooks in order to express their gratitude for the unique educational experience they now have access to as a direct result of Mr. Brook’s passion for education.   Mr. Brooks is currently a Producer for Once Films which is a boutique film and video production company in St. Louis.  As a result of the visit, Belleville CEO had a stimulating conversation and a fresh look at what they could do to create a better class conference. Dr. Hill was impressed with the program and is hoping to bring it to the Wentzville community.

Written by Alayna Wells

Although Mr. Brooks was never a student in a CEO class, he feels very passionate about the program.

Mr. Brooks told the students to work hard regardless of how they feel. They should know what they want to learn and keep their eyes wide open.

Final Work Days on the Class Business

Carson & Claire working hard on the Silent Auction.

Devin & Michael sending out some last minute emails to prospective attendees.

Jaylen working on the playlist that will be used at the conference.

Kelly, Joe, Cole, and Royce were all working on the mini fountains.

Claire staying late on Thursday to work on the program.