https://www.wacc-ceo.com/Newsd7002441-9676-4878-9dcd-156a945a0c9chttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/05/10/The-End-of-a-Great-Experience45 buisness tours, 47 speakers who came into our "classroom" with additional on site speakers, 22 mentors, 2 class businesses, at least 4 community service projects, 20 student businesses, and 2 nights of trade show, and few donuts and yummy breakfasts later, 2018 CEO has come to a close. 2018-05-10T09:21:00-05:00a54f2cb6-5965-44fc-a3c9-01071036fda3https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/05/04/5th-Annual-CEO-Trade-ShowMay 1 and 2 found the Northland Mall filled with CEO businesses and the support from multiple communities. 2018-05-04T13:28:00-05:0077dd2b51-3d76-4639-9a4b-cd79894deb91https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/04/27/Tours-Trade-Show-Prep-and-VolunteeringAmong other things, CEO students participated in the 17th Annual Pie Auction to benefit the Whiteside County Relay for Life and invited visitors to help them practice their sales abilities. 2018-04-27T17:55:00-05:005d24bfbe-9115-4b2d-9ab5-6b792409ef17https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/04/20/Media-is-The-ThemeThis was the week CEO students experienced newspaper and radio interviews firsthand. 2018-04-20T08:49:00-05:004cdd9043-f502-48c1-80fd-9d4b5ea083e1https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/04/13/Business-Visits-Highlight-the-WeekThe warmer weather found CEO students outdoors this week. They were even put to work on Thursday!2018-04-13T03:28:00-05:00757b6a1d-2348-4891-bf47-8dccf1c61498https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/04/06/Variety-is-the-Key-in-CEOMama Ciminos, Politicians, Northland Mall, Financial Statements!2018-04-06T07:44:00-05:007b7c9821-4bc2-4e59-9178-39668f5a7a19https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/03/30/Spring-BreakWelcome Spring!2018-03-30T04:05:00-05:0086e2df7d-1375-4a13-92ce-e9f783c4f8fchttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/03/23/Home-Stretch-to-Spring-BreakThe entire week was spent focusing on indididual businesses, tweaking the plan, pitching the idea, and focusing on marketing. 2018-03-23T09:28:00-05:00da8d8779-99d3-4a29-8a2e-7146b68723eehttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/03/16/Finishing-StrongCEO students have entered the 4th quarter and are committed to finishing strong as they focus on their individual businesses.2018-03-16T08:25:00-05:003ebc4138-bdce-4995-aaf6-07d1c651f499https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/03/09/Its-All-About-BusinessAs the week brings The Taste of Sauk Valley to close, it is now time to foucs on individual businesses.2018-03-09T04:53:00-06:0086086573-5443-44e8-8ad9-8d7830dd3653https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/02/27/A-Little-Bit-of-EverythingIs that a spaghetti tower?2018-02-27T11:42:00-06:00d0a64fed-8a1b-459f-9a91-657dabf2ee75https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/02/25/3rd-Year-CEO-Dodgeball-TournamentThe first 2018 student business event has come and gone. We appreciate all the participants and sponsors who made this year's event successful!2018-02-25T09:10:00-06:0024206094-25ca-4045-99bb-9f92aeb592achttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/02/23/Crunch-Time-and-DecisionsBoth class business events, the Dodgeball Tournament and Taste of Sauk Valley, are coming down to the wire. That means a few crucial decisions are on the table. 2018-02-23T08:01:00-06:009df78e02-bff7-4586-9aee-b983fde4cb2chttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/02/16/Building-RelationshipsCrucial conversations, team problem-solving, class business decisions, and performance review were all topics addressed this week. A commonn theme included the importance of building relationships. 2018-02-16T08:44:00-06:0020122da3-8ecc-4867-b5db-892a11a541abhttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/02/05/Bring-A-Friend-To-CEO-WeekKade gave opening remarks at the Thursday Rotary Breakfast. The rest of the week, found CEO students in a classroom setting to show potential 2019 CEO students what a typical day is like. Five days without a tour or multiple guest speakers is anything but typical! 2018-02-05T05:27:00-06:007d704452-76cc-4324-8f7b-c00458715514https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/02/02/No-Time-To-RelaxThe Chamber Dinner has passed with success, but that does not mean it is time to relax. This week included time for reflection and time to plan those class businesses. Students also experienced the Sauk Valley Food Bank and a Camp Benson lesson.2018-02-02T14:55:00-06:00edeb36c2-b189-44ac-b05a-4258d8a1d6cehttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/01/26/Sauk-Valley-Chamber-Dinner-HighlightsBusiness Beyond Borders was the SVACC Annual Dinner theme, chosen and implemented by the CEO class. Students worked in the Kitchen Incubator, part of the Small Business & Technology Center. 2018-01-26T07:33:00-06:00784c2ccb-6b5e-46f9-9a0e-c108e9e6a12ehttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/01/16/Check-Out-That-MachineCEO kicks of the week, touring Astec Mobile Screens on Tuesday. The size of the machines produced in a relatively small work space is impressive!2018-01-16T08:54:00-06:00578b8f55-fc2f-4873-a5a9-c3168d9372aahttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2018/01/12/Were-Back-We are glad to be back in session, though a rocky start with very cold temps, ice, and late starts. We packed the four-day week with three business visits and a classroom speaker!2018-01-12T08:34:00-06:00823161fb-bdb6-47f2-8a78-38c5186f5583https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/12/18/BooksStudents filled their week before break with semester exams and CEO book reviews. 2017-12-18T11:36:00-06:00427c7eea-f4bf-47b0-99ad-d0881726ceb9https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/12/14/Working-on-DetailsThe week has had doses of leadership and personal development sprinkled in with lots of detail work, and all topped of with an awesome holiday party! 2017-12-14T10:25:00-06:000885d3a3-0786-4d8c-971c-f5d466f64324https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/12/11/Theres-Nothing-Like-GivingMonday morning shopping puts us in a great mood! 2017-12-11T11:11:00-06:00152b0c40-0b28-4d24-a037-95c30b31f31fhttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/12/04/Important-Location-Change-for-ThursdayWe will be meeting at United Way on Thursday, December 7. This is a last minute change. 2017-12-04T11:09:00-06:003dfaf473-63e9-497b-87df-5f0bd4b5cb0dhttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/12/01/Back-In-Full-SwingMission statement and strategic planning, Giving Tuesday and Home of Hope, Emotional Intelligence, class business plans...another full week in CEO.2017-12-01T17:19:00-06:00be2d8559-5afa-4a30-a23b-c49c64f3416ehttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/11/22/The-Holidays-ApproachOur two days before Thanksgiving break included some familiar faces from the past.2017-11-22T12:29:00-06:00d64899c6-96eb-420f-9a77-d4e69d5ba5f1https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/11/17/Five-Days-Five-LocationsThis week was kept even more interesting with a new location each day. Two tours, one speaker, a meeting, and a class room day kept the week fresh.2017-11-17T06:57:00-06:0037ff8daa-d99e-4d11-9d40-b7f4c9732c3ahttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/11/10/Walmart-DC-A-Chilly-VisitIt was our only visit this week, but an impressive one!2017-11-10T10:57:00-06:0029af2088-0c54-4f0c-98ee-58802b521d38https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/11/03/A-Focus-on-MentorsA new system of meeting mentors took place in the classroom this year.2017-11-03T17:31:00-05:0084759461-a736-4b04-8856-1e8f6e95d6e2https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/10/27/A-Very-Special-Ribbon-CuttingBeing a part of Wiggins Computing ribbon cutting was truly a highlight for the CEO class!2017-10-27T11:54:00-05:008591e9ce-aee4-4094-817a-750ca9f62f85https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/10/16/Communication-and-NetworkingA tour, a guest speaker, and a focus on communication skills filled the week. 2017-10-16T09:37:00-05:00a181e46d-2324-40a8-81c7-99f9e7992fd4https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/10/13/PeaceCEO students were happy to contribute in a small way to the YWCA Piecing Peace project, which made its debut during the United Way Chili Cook-Off2017-10-13T10:32:00-05:0047427cba-bd22-4a8e-9e65-b59b5dd40104https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/10/06/Personality-Profiles-Kick-Off-the-WeekPesonality analysis and leadership, problem-solving, and communication were the Monday morning topics. 2017-10-06T10:57:00-05:005a23aadf-eb6a-4999-bc18-871b558a9db1https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/09/29/Old-Buildings-Dirty-Basements-and-A-VisionCheck out our guests this week who spoke of vision, motivation, purpose, and intent. 2017-09-29T11:07:00-05:003076e0b7-7823-4248-a588-152735967467https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/09/22/Parades-Nonprofits-Containers-and-Shopping-MallsCheck out another jam-packed CEO week! 2017-09-22T08:24:00-05:00bbad64fd-f1df-4363-ac24-1d0ee4f15f3fhttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/09/14/A-New-Location-Every-DayOne of the things that make CEO special is the opportunity to visit businesses and hold class in a variety of places. We were on the move this week, including two trips to Dixon. Students are pictured with Real Estate Broker Beth Wilson in the future kitchen of a rental property.2017-09-14T09:13:00-05:0048fbee0a-0f91-4fd8-9a67-093c43065e92https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/09/08/A-Short-But-Productive-WeekA speaker, business visit, ffinancial lesson, and plenty of decision-making for the upcoming Fiesta Parade filled a productive week in CEO2017-09-08T03:46:00-05:007082a9a0-0ed8-4a4a-bd48-330a00939428https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/09/01/What-Can-a-Chamber-Do-For-YouThe Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director Kris Noble, host the CEO class first thing on Monday morning. 2017-09-01T09:19:00-05:00a31cbbb8-3d9f-4ed1-93e4-71f3d5a4de7ehttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/08/25/Not-Only-Do-I-Know-Your-Name...But I know you have 8 dogs, you sew cool bags, you love creme brulee and own a torch, you play hockey, you...2017-08-25T09:18:00-05:00269f1262-53f5-48ca-92ed-4ccbbd69b4c4https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/08/18/The-Journey-BeginsCommunication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration: Day 2 activities focus on these 21 Century workplace skills.2017-08-18T16:06:00-05:00bea10cb7-e74d-45fc-9f9e-5a89f589ae62https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/08/15/Orientation-Off-to-College-and-MoreSummer is quickly coming to a close with the first day of CEO on Wednesday, August 16. 2017-08-15T08:49:00-05:00e4a2bb13-b6f9-40e2-ab63-da7cd581a1e6https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/07/18/CEO-Summer-UpdateCEO 2017 is all wrapped up and now time to meet the class of 2018! You won't want to miss out on the alumni update in this edition!2017-07-18T08:36:00-05:00476d899b-c20e-4764-a71c-00acdb083656https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/05/08/Final-Week-Offers-Huge-VarietyRecognizing, thanking, celebrating, decision-making, relaxing...tree climbing????2017-05-08T11:14:00-05:00ab6e8b5b-56f3-494c-b900-a0ff6d0d0400https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/05/05/Trade-Show-Success-Celebration-Sunday-Trade show visitors came in all sizes. While little ones enjoyed The Flower Chick booth, others supported CEO students as they showcased their businesses at Northland Mall on Wednesday or Thursday night.2017-05-05T12:00:00-05:004eb02fdf-0e82-4c05-87c8-7b946d0b5ed0https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/05/03/Trade-Show-TonightWACC CEO Trade Show is tonight at Northland Mall from 4-8:00 p.m. 2017-05-03T10:50:00-05:007d4636fa-5ff0-49a0-bc50-03e6191e1fe1https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/04/28/Trade-Show-ReadyMixed in with showing off business cards, banners, and product, students heard from agriculture professionals, a 2014 CEO student,  and took time to give back. Hey, Ethan, where can I buy a pair of those awesome sunglasses?2017-04-28T12:43:00-05:00a9a3438f-18f5-433f-950a-3b9fc7033a8bhttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/04/19/Did-You-Plan-ThatOn Wednesday Toby Johnson, General Manager Dennis Electric, mentioned collecting data to meausre productivity and it seemed too coincidental after Tuesday's class. 2017-04-19T10:57:00-05:00bd22274a-9568-48fd-bdb8-56e6f0c3a95fhttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/04/14/Meet-Your-RepresentativesRepresentatives Tom Demmer and Tony McCombie, along with Kate Jennings Gerber, representing Congresswoman Cheri Bustos,  field questions from Sauk Valley Leadership Program and CEO board member, Julie Jacobs. 2017-04-14T17:43:00-05:007f841ee4-0ba2-48f6-b9a5-8d1ba754914dhttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/04/07/Were-BackAfter a week of spring break CEO students are back in class with marketing the trade show a prioity task. Students took some time to get creative while wearing their new t-shirts. 2017-04-07T10:59:00-05:00dda14593-69f0-4adf-81ae-6d1c7c6285cfhttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/03/31/Spring-BreakAfter a busy week focusing on individual businesses, CEO students welcome a break. 2017-03-31T07:47:00-05:0031ef40ba-2074-4b91-b412-efae77d36a7ahttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/03/24/Its-All-About-The-Business-PlanFive days until spring break! But first, CEO students are diving into the details of their individual business plans. 2017-03-24T10:08:00-05:00b19e7f31-bfbe-47ce-a381-b371cb0d0c36https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/03/17/InspirationCheck out all the fun we had on our CEO field trip to the QCA. Pictures are worth a thousand words!2017-03-17T15:47:00-05:00be8c0173-09bd-4697-babd-aab18e1de57bhttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/03/10/A-Week-of-VarietyAfter intense focus on our class business for many weeks, CEO is now back to a variety of activities. This week found students at a different location nearly every day!2017-03-10T10:35:00-06:00cb1f2521-0095-4625-96d3-3115e7534842https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/03/07/Dinner-and-Trivia-ExtraordinaireThe servers are ready to go! The CEO class saved some on expenses by putting in sweat equity. They appreciate Deer Valley for this accomodation.2017-03-07T10:24:00-06:002c335c58-8174-4fff-9bb6-aaf8cd055e89https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/03/03/Details-MatterWhile the end of the week was dedicated to the final details of Trivia Extraordinaire, CEO students managed one business visit on Tuesday, Aarons in Sterling. 2017-03-03T09:55:00-06:00702601cf-0bf4-4487-8412-cd172fa80f77https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/02/24/The-CountdownIn one week Trivia Extraordinaire will be here! Besides working on details to make the class business event amazing, CEO students learned more about performance reveiws. 2017-02-24T15:03:00-06:005a332537-4055-4df7-942a-b07cfc723804https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/02/17/A-Week-of-Alumni-Connections-and-Old-PhotosThis week CEO students took time to look back hrough first semester photos. What a year it's been so far! Be sure to check out the alumni section!2017-02-17T15:04:00-06:006e52137b-7c63-401e-bcf1-27e9374528ddhttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/02/10/Coffee-Class-and-DougWith three of four big events under their belt, students are back in the swing of more typical CEO weeks, filled with tours and speakers and class time for discussions and planning. 2017-02-10T10:37:00-06:00e72b1201-1d5f-4b0d-8db9-a037ac4f12fdhttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/02/03/Remembering-Team-Building-and-Warmer-DaysIt seems like a long time ago, but the team-building lessons fro August continue to be a part of the CEO journey. Just this week a student mentioned, "I think we're storming." Yup, and that means the team is also performing, too. 2017-02-03T10:52:00-06:00681abaf5-d49a-4d20-b156-1712b68682f5https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/01/30/Dodge-Jump-DiveThe first of two class businesses is under our belt. A huge thank you goes to the teams who participated in the CEO Dodge Ball Tournament.2017-01-30T12:01:00-06:00ee5ae2c5-9c20-416a-b0d7-0bf0a696eb39https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/01/26/All-About-TeamworkOne of the highlights for CEO students is the opportunity to participate in the planning of the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. This year students decided on a mystery dinner. We hope you enjoy this edition of our newsletter, which will tell the week's story through many pictures and few words! 2017-01-26T12:19:00-06:00b0f082b8-3421-4087-8de9-68c9ee9ec060https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/01/20/Open-House-Welcomes-Interested-StudentsPotential 2018 CEO students learned more about the program at an open house on Wednesday. Project Manager, Drew Gray, was responsible for seeing that all details for the event were completed. 2017-01-20T16:48:00-06:0012edefec-3406-4c35-8f85-1561fc09a778https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/01/13/Let-The-Creativity-BeginWith the new year in full swing, CEO students are zeroing in on all the details of four, that's right 4, BIG events. It's time to pay attention to details, which means creative problem solving. 2017-01-13T10:41:00-06:0077cf6112-c363-4208-be7e-409a058c5155https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2017/01/06/No-Break-From-BusinessAlthough the last few weeks included a holiday break from school, CEO students met to reconnect, rethink, regroup, and recreate. 2017-01-06T12:30:00-06:00f03e8dae-7f7c-4879-8fdc-cc0f0fcb6e52https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2016/12/22/First-Semester-Comes-to-A-CloseCheck out the WACC CEO class of 2017! What a great Christmas gift from a very special group of young adults. 2016-12-22T11:30:00-06:0017abdf49-6678-49e8-aca5-211d3b5206d6https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2016/12/16/A-Surprise-VisitorCheck out the alumni section to get an update on Jamyson Trancoso, member of the U.S. Coast Guard and CEO class of 2016.2016-12-16T11:49:00-06:00cf43fbe9-1122-4e25-bed7-47a1f1e64d32https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2016/12/07/Getting-Down-to-DetailsThis week students met with mentors, tapped into the business plan expertise of David Buchen, heard communication tips from Jon Mandrell, and much more.2016-12-07T19:43:00-06:009fabc6bd-e3d4-4076-9cd4-2eb9cb55355ahttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2016/11/28/The-Art-of-Multi-TaskingThe realization of four big projects in the new year hit home this week. Students will return from their Christmas break ready to face an Open House for interested CEO studnets, the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, and two class businesses, CEO Dodgeball Tournament and Living Sauk Valley. Check out more information in this week's news stories. 2016-11-28T10:41:00-06:00a05b7158-8895-4d7d-ad46-5647fa7b44aahttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2016/11/23/Happy-ThanksgivingWe are so thankful for the opportunities we have experienced in CEO class. We appreciate the involvement of many; board members, business professionals, high school personnel and parents. Thank you! 2016-11-23T09:11:00-06:00d53fa331-0205-4c4a-9179-a55358c04159https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2016/11/17/Mentor-Matches-AnnouncedAbby Gunderson visits with her mentor, Aaron Flick on Thursday morning after the matches were announced.2016-11-17T12:05:00-06:00dab88be5-e728-49c3-b3aa-78f0b2762affhttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2016/11/10/Mentor-Match-NightThe big event of the week was Wednesday night when CEO students met and visited with potential business mentors. 2016-11-10T20:17:00-06:00fcd39576-80d0-4ee5-88cb-8efa95374b02https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2016/11/04/From-United-Way-to-Champs-Banquet-VenueOn October 31 we say good-bye to United Way and moved on to our third location for the year, Champs Banquet Hall. On our last day, Russ Siefken and Pam Martinez spoil us with Halloween treats. 2016-11-04T11:16:00-05:00700e196d-cf59-49a3-86f4-0d205f2b7ffahttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2016/10/28/Speakers-Tours-Presentations-and-MoreThis edition will once again illustrate  how diverse each week in CEO can be. Two tours, a speaker, an 8th grade career class presentation, and class time for lessons on cash flow and dining etiquette. 2016-10-28T10:35:00-05:005d47ecf6-6cb2-43da-a037-c216fafb6e2fhttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2016/10/21/A-Week-of-VarietyFrom class business pitches to the sub-zero temps at Wal-Mart DC to Breakfast Before Business public speaking and networking, this week had it all. Above, students are captured by last week's Uneek Perspective drone!2016-10-21T00:00:00-05:00a6ec2415-178c-4d8f-9e70-5cfe879d2fd6https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2016/10/11/A-Short-But-VERY-Busy-WeekThe United Way Chili Cook-Off, Moore Tires video, a young entrepreneur, and a CEO board meeting filled our week!2016-10-11T05:52:00-05:00c7eef6ad-6db2-4c0c-bc32-dcd7c9f39b8ehttps://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2016/10/07/Sauk-Valley-Food-BankCarol Siefken is barely visable among the stacks and stacks of food at the Sauk Valley Food Bank.2016-10-07T10:18:00-05:00ad9f029e-8d84-4bce-8d18-7d95cd472da6https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2016/09/30/WACC-CEO-Learns-About-United-WayOn Monday CEO students learned more about the many agencies and programs supported by United Way, including CEO! 2016-09-30T11:02:00-05:00a9f18b60-6826-490a-91f6-6bd5d1bbdb93https://www.wacc-ceo.com/News/2016/09/21/Minda-Harts-EntrepreneurMinda Harts was back from New York City visiting family in Sterling. She took time to visit us and poses here with the CEO class at United Way, our current class location.2016-09-21T14:04:00-05:00