If you are interested in being an investor, host the class, be a speaker, or just interested in knowing more about the program, please use the form below to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
When:
Wed, Feb 20, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
1200 Esic Drive, Edwardsville IL 62026
Description:
Michael Holbrook
When:
Thu, Feb 21, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
The Cup, 1057 Century Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
Description:
Ericka Robertson Frank
Owner of the Cakery Bakery LLC and Co-Owner of The Cup LLC
thecakerybakery.net
cravethecup.com
When:
Thu, Feb 21, 3:30PM - 5:00PM
Where:
First Mid Bank & Turst 6814 Goshen Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Description:
The Board will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3:30 PM at First Mid Bank & Trust branch by Culvers on Goshen Rd.
When:
Fri, Feb 22, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
333 S Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
Description:
Mentor Meeting:
Suggested topics:
• Individual businesses (mentors…. you may want to take notes)
a. Describe your business
b. Name of your business
c. Thoughts on your business slogan, brand promise
d. How do you plan to market your business
i. Who is your potential target?
• Mentors: We are looking for your input on each of the students’ individual business topics. They, in return, would gladly entertain ANY ideas you have to offer.
• If time allows, break down into small groups and allow mentors to meet with students and give their ideas/thoughts about their business.
When:
Mon, Feb 25, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
Edwardsville Public Safety Building, 333 S Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
Description:
Speaker: Doug Villhard
Topic: "The Pitch"
When:
Tue, Feb 26, 10:00AM - 10:30AM
Where:
231 N Main St., Edwardsville, IL 62025
Description:
The Lodge (coworking on Main St)
http://corporateelectricagency.com/blog/2018/11/2/the-lodge-branding-the-new-coworking-space-in-edwardsville-il
Jay Beard, President, Carrington Homes
When:
Wed, Feb 27, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
Edwardsville Public Safety Building, 333 S Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
Description:
Speaker: Eric Gowin
Founder of Contegra (CEO Investor)
Topic: Maintaining integrity while building a business
When:
Thu, Feb 28, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
The Gingham Buffalo 500 N Main St., Edwardsville, IL 62025
Description:
Owner: Ms. Chris Beard
When:
Fri, Mar 1, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
Edwardsville YMCA Niebur Center, 1200 Esic Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
When:
Mon, Mar 4, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
Edwardsville YMCA Niebur Center, 1200 Esic Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
Description:
Speaker: Doug Villhard
Topic: "Mock Competition"
When:
Wed, Mar 6, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
1200 Esic Dr Edwardsville IL 62025
Description:
SPEAKER: Scott Carson
Business: Carson-Allaria Wealth Management
https://carsonallaria.com/our-team/scott-carson/
When:
Thu, Mar 7, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
Town and Country Bank, 10 Terra Verde, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
Description:
Paul Abert, Executive VP
When:
Fri, Mar 8
Description:
FMCHS 2nd hour starts at 8:58 am
When:
Fri, Mar 8, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
Edwardsville YMCA Niebur Center, 1200 Esic Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
When:
Wed, Mar 13, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
1200 Esic Drive Edwardsville IL 62025
Description:
SPEAKER: Dr. Lahr-Well
Founder, Lahr-Well Christian Academy
https://www.lahrwellacademy.org/about
When:
Fri, Mar 15, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
333 S Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
Description:
Whole Group:
• Students introduce their personal business ideas to the group.
In small groups:• What is the most challenging part of student business so far?
• Individual business plans due to mentors by Sunday night.
o What has been your biggest hurdle in preparing your business plan?
When:
Mon, Mar 18, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
240 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Description:
Susan Young, CPA
Filing income tax
When:
Wed, Mar 20, 7:30AM - 8:45AM
Where:
Edwardsville Public Safety Building, 333 S Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
Description:
Dr. Robert Daiber
Regional Superintendent
Topic: Entrepreneurial business
When:
Thu, Mar 21, 3:30PM - 5:00PM
Where:
First Mid Bank & Turst 6814 Goshen Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Description:
The Board will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3:30 PM at First Mid Bank & Trust branch by Culvers on Goshen Rd.
When:
Fri, Mar 22
Description:
FMCHS 2nd hour starts at 8:45 am
When:
Fri, Mar 22, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
Edwardsville YMCA Niebur Center, 1200 Esic Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
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Fri, Mar 29, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
Edwardsville YMCA Niebur Center, 1200 Esic Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
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Fri, Apr 5, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
Edwardsville YMCA Niebur Center, 1200 Esic Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
When:
Fri, Apr 12
Description:
FMCHS 2nd hour starts at 8:58 am
When:
Fri, Apr 12, 7:15AM - 8:45AM
Where:
333 S Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
Description:
• CEO’s:
o Progress on individual businesses: What are the next 3 things you are working on?
o What you have done to prepare for your trade show booth/What will it look like?
o What is the hardest part of CEO at this point?
• Mentors: Please share tips on how to time manage, give yourself energy to get through the day, etc.
• Mentors: How do you motivate yourself when life gets really busy, difficult, frustrating?
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Fri, Apr 19
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Sat, Apr 20
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Sun, Apr 21
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Mon, Apr 22
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Thu, Apr 18, 3:30PM - 5:00PM
Where:
First Mid Bank & Turst 6814 Goshen Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Description:
The Board will meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3:30 PM at First Mid Bank & Trust branch by Culvers on Goshen Rd.
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