Active listening with Kim Purvis gave CEO West students the tools they need to be good communicators. They finished the day with time to practice and critique their skills.
Our first manufacturing tour of the year was with Raynor Garage Doors. Staffing specialist Brent Reuter, who is also a mentor of the program, spent the morning discussing the history ...
WACC CEO is so proud to be a Partner Agency of United Way of Whiteside County! Today we helped celebrate the past year's work and kicked off the new campaign of UW. Current students ...
Frank Hosticka, Rock River Marketing President, welcomed CEO students and explained the value of belonging to a marketing group. Each member introduced themselves, their company, and ...
Dr. David Hellmich told the CEO classes on Monday that he was puzzled by a question at a networking event many years ago when someone asked, "What's your story?" He believes that ...
Thank you Nicole Olinger for spending time with the CEO West Class and capturing professional headshots for each student. We appreciate YOU!
After a long weekend, the East class had a fun start to the week at the Dixon Park District. After learning about the business side of the organization from executive director Duane ...
#goodhandshake #businesscasualdress #confidence #goodattitude #dontbelate
Mallory Misiewicz, Eastland and CEO graduate of 2023, wrote in last week and credits this program for an upcoming venture she will be on: “I have some BIG NEWS and have CEO to thank. ...
We finished the week with speaker and mentor Dallas Knack, who is the newest director of the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce. Dallas discussed her experience as a college student ...
When:
Mon, Sep 9, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Stahr Media, 117 W 2nd St, Rock Falls, IL 61071, USA
When:
Mon, Sep 9, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Tue, Sep 10, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Mercantile Ballroom
Description:
Across the street from County Market.
When:
Tue, Sep 10, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RiverWorks Coworking, 114 E Everett St, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Wed, Sep 11, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dixon Police Department, 220 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Thu, Sep 12, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dixon City Hall, 121 W 2nd St, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Thu, Sep 12, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Fri, Sep 13, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dixon Park District Facility, 1312 Washington Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
Description:
Dress in athletic/athleisure wear and tennis shoes. We will be doing some activities.
When:
Fri, Sep 13, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Mon, Sep 16, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Mon, Sep 16, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sauk Valley Foodbank, 1801 Plant Drive, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Tue, Sep 17, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
When:
Tue, Sep 17, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Bollman Auto & Trailers, 305 US-30, Rock Falls, IL 61071, USA
When:
Wed, Sep 18, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Stahr Media, 117 W 2nd St, Rock Falls, IL 61071, USA
When:
Wed, Sep 18, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Thu, Sep 19, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Fri, Sep 20, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
United Way of Lee County, 98 S Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Fri, Sep 20, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Tue, Sep 24, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Tue, Sep 24, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, 211 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Wed, Sep 25, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dixon Family YMCA, 110 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Wed, Sep 25, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Whiteside Area Career Center, 1608 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
Description:
Kevin, Wyatt, Macie, and Ryan are the board representatives
When:
Wed, Sep 25, 8:00AM - 9:00AM
When:
Thu, Sep 26, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dixon Chamber of Commerce & Main Street, 87 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Thu, Sep 26, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Build-A-Pet Clubhouse, 502 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
Description:
Park behind Grummerts Hardware in <b>municipal spots.</b>
When:
Fri, Sep 27, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Mon, Sep 30, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Mon, Sep 30, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Tue, Oct 1, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Wed, Oct 2, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Thu, Oct 3, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Thu, Oct 3, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sterling Main Street, 15 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Fri, Oct 4, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Mon, Oct 7, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
When:
Tue, Oct 8, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Description:
Wear close-toed shoe (no heels) and pants for this manufacturing tour.
When:
Wed, Oct 9, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Regional Office of Education #47, 2214 E 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Thu, Oct 10, 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Where:
Bureau Valley High School, 9154 County Rd 2125 N, Manlius, IL 61338, USA
When:
Fri, Oct 11, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
When:
Fri, Oct 11, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
When:
Mon, Oct 14
When:
Fri, Oct 18, 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Description:
<table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>CASEY CAPUANO SARAI</strong></p><p><em>Co-Founder, CAKES Body</em></p><p>Casey Capuano Sarai co-founded <a href="https://midlandinstitute.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDHJFmd750r-t65W.Vt3XAji_Ekw~hjY8HKJIOh5X3._Ey.0.Nw2o2li_Xxnuc4bHfFJ3K" target="_blank"><u>CAKES body,</u></a> a multi-million dollar, high-growth start-up dedicated to reinventing the traditional bra while supporting women’s health causes. What started as a simple innovation on the traditional bra pads quickly went viral on social media and illuminated a much bigger opportunity – to disrupt the bra industry altogether.</p><p>In 2022, Casey & her sister started <a href="https://midlandinstitute.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDHJFmd750r-t65W.Vt3XAji_Ekw~hjY8HKJIOh5X3._Ey.0.Nw2o2li_Xxnuc4bHfFJ3K" target="_blank"><u>CAKES body</u></a> with only $10,000, no employees, no investors & no social media following. Since then, the company has appeared on Shark Tank, secured an investment from Good American and SKIMS co-founder Emma Grede, is valued at over $100M, and has donated over $1M to women’s health causes.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
When:
Fri, Oct 25, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Wed, Nov 6, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
Description:
We will meet in the theatre room inside Dillon Mall (1M01)
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Step 2
Open the "Settings" app
Step 3
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Step 4
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Step 5
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Step 6
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When:
Mon, Sep 9, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Stahr Media, 117 W 2nd St, Rock Falls, IL 61071, USA
When:
Mon, Sep 9, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Tue, Sep 10, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Mercantile Ballroom
Description:
Across the street from County Market.
When:
Tue, Sep 10, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RiverWorks Coworking, 114 E Everett St, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Wed, Sep 11, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dixon Police Department, 220 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Thu, Sep 12, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dixon City Hall, 121 W 2nd St, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Thu, Sep 12, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Fri, Sep 13, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dixon Park District Facility, 1312 Washington Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
Description:
Dress in athletic/athleisure wear and tennis shoes. We will be doing some activities.
When:
Fri, Sep 13, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Mon, Sep 16, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Mon, Sep 16, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sauk Valley Foodbank, 1801 Plant Drive, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Tue, Sep 17, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
When:
Tue, Sep 17, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Bollman Auto & Trailers, 305 US-30, Rock Falls, IL 61071, USA
When:
Wed, Sep 18, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Stahr Media, 117 W 2nd St, Rock Falls, IL 61071, USA
When:
Wed, Sep 18, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Thu, Sep 19, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Fri, Sep 20, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
United Way of Lee County, 98 S Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Fri, Sep 20, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Tue, Sep 24, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Tue, Sep 24, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, 211 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Wed, Sep 25, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dixon Family YMCA, 110 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Wed, Sep 25, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Whiteside Area Career Center, 1608 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
Description:
Kevin, Wyatt, Macie, and Ryan are the board representatives
When:
Wed, Sep 25, 8:00AM - 9:00AM
When:
Thu, Sep 26, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dixon Chamber of Commerce & Main Street, 87 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Thu, Sep 26, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Build-A-Pet Clubhouse, 502 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
Description:
Park behind Grummerts Hardware in <b>municipal spots.</b>
When:
Fri, Sep 27, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Mon, Sep 30, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Mon, Sep 30, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Tue, Oct 1, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Wed, Oct 2, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Thu, Oct 3, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Thu, Oct 3, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sterling Main Street, 15 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Fri, Oct 4, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Mon, Oct 7, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
When:
Tue, Oct 8, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Description:
Wear close-toed shoe (no heels) and pants for this manufacturing tour.
When:
Wed, Oct 9, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Regional Office of Education #47, 2214 E 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Thu, Oct 10, 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Where:
Bureau Valley High School, 9154 County Rd 2125 N, Manlius, IL 61338, USA
When:
Fri, Oct 11, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
When:
Fri, Oct 11, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
When:
Mon, Oct 14
When:
Fri, Oct 18, 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Description:
<table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>CASEY CAPUANO SARAI</strong></p><p><em>Co-Founder, CAKES Body</em></p><p>Casey Capuano Sarai co-founded <a href="https://midlandinstitute.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDHJFmd750r-t65W.Vt3XAji_Ekw~hjY8HKJIOh5X3._Ey.0.Nw2o2li_Xxnuc4bHfFJ3K" target="_blank"><u>CAKES body,</u></a> a multi-million dollar, high-growth start-up dedicated to reinventing the traditional bra while supporting women’s health causes. What started as a simple innovation on the traditional bra pads quickly went viral on social media and illuminated a much bigger opportunity – to disrupt the bra industry altogether.</p><p>In 2022, Casey & her sister started <a href="https://midlandinstitute.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDHJFmd750r-t65W.Vt3XAji_Ekw~hjY8HKJIOh5X3._Ey.0.Nw2o2li_Xxnuc4bHfFJ3K" target="_blank"><u>CAKES body</u></a> with only $10,000, no employees, no investors & no social media following. Since then, the company has appeared on Shark Tank, secured an investment from Good American and SKIMS co-founder Emma Grede, is valued at over $100M, and has donated over $1M to women’s health causes.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td><table><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>
When:
Fri, Oct 25, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Wed, Nov 6, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
Description:
We will meet in the theatre room inside Dillon Mall (1M01)
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