Institute for Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurial Education Partner
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When:
Mon, Oct 7, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
Description:
We will meet in the Riverview Conference Room (first floor across from the gymnasium). Room 1H16/1H18
When:
Tue, Oct 8, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dinges Fire Company, 243 E Main St, Amboy, IL 61310, USA
When:
Tue, Oct 8, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Astec Mobile Screens, an ASTEC Brand, 2704 W Le Fevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
Description:
Wear close-toed shoe (no heels) and pants for this manufacturing tour. Casual-casual is fine which means nice jeans, shirt, and shoes. (covid casual)
When:
Wed, Oct 9, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Regional Office of Education #47, 2214 E 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Wed, Oct 9, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
KSB Hospital, 403 E 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Thu, Oct 10, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Whiteside Area Career Center, 1608 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
Description:
conference room--south side of building; inset and with an awning
When:
Thu, Oct 10, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, 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
Where:
Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
Description:
We will meet in the Dillon mall with all mentors and mentees. Think of this as professional mingling, as it will be a time for everyone to visit and network before students make their final selections on who they’d like as their mentor. A light breakfast will be provided for everyone.
When:
Fri, Oct 11, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Mon, Oct 14
When:
Tue, Oct 15, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Tue, Oct 15, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
When:
Wed, Oct 16, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Wed, Oct 16, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Thu, Oct 17, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Kitchen Incubator of NW Il, 1741 Industrial Dr, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Thu, Oct 17, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Fri, Oct 18, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
RRCA Accounts Management Inc, 201 E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
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:
Mon, Oct 21, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Grace Center, 509 2nd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Tue, Oct 22, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Grace Center, 509 2nd Ave, Sterling, IL
When:
Wed, Oct 23, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Ifh Group, 3300 E Rock Falls Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071, USA
When:
Thu, Oct 24, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Chris Hammitt - State Farm Insurance Agent, 815 N Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Thu, Oct 24, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Open Door Community Church, 1705 6th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Fri, Oct 25, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Mon, Oct 28, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dixon Police Department, 220 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Tue, Oct 29, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dixon Chamber of Commerce & Main Street, 87 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Wed, Oct 30, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Grace Center, 509 2nd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Mon, Nov 4, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Grace Center
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)
When:
Thu, Nov 7, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
McCormick Event Center, 205 E 3rd St, Rock Falls, IL 61071, USA
When:
Thu, Nov 7, 8:15AM - 9:15AM
Where:
414 N Main Ave, Milledgeville, IL 61051, USA
When:
Fri, Nov 8, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
When:
Fri, Nov 8, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL-2, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Mon, Nov 11
When:
Wed, Nov 13, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Grace Center, Sterling, IL
When:
Wed, Nov 13, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
When:
Fri, Nov 15, 8:00AM - 9:00AM
Description:
<p><strong>KATIE CLARK</strong></p><p><i>Founder, <a href="https://midlandinstitute.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDHJFmd750r-t65W.Vt3XAji_Ekw~hjY8HKJIOh5X3._Ey.0.Nw2o2li_Xxnuc4bHfFKnm" target="_blank"><u>Katie Clark Co.</u></a></i></p><p>Katie Clark is a passionate entrepreneur and content creator who founded her fine jewelry company,<a href="https://midlandinstitute.acemlna.com/lt.php?x=3DZy~GDHJFmd750r-t65W.Vt3XAji_Ekw~hjY8HKJIOh5X3._Ey.0.Nw2o2li_Xxnuc4bHfFKnm" target="_blank"><u> Katie Clark</u></a>, in 2023. With a background in content creation on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Katie brings her creativity and passion to her jewelry designs.<br></p><p>Inspired by sentimental moments and a desire to connect with others, Katie creates unique, meaningful pieces that resonate with her customers. Her dedication to her work is evident in her commitment to providing exceptional, personalized service. Beyond her business ventures, Katie is a devoted mother who values spending quality time with her family.<br></p>
When:
Tue, Nov 19, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Description:
November 19th celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities. Us ladies will provide breakfast for our guys and we will have a fun class day!
When:
Wed, Nov 20, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Regional Office of Education #47, 2214 E 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
When:
Thu, Nov 21, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
When:
Fri, Nov 22, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dixon Chamber of Commerce & Main Street, 87 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Tue, Nov 26, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
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Wed, Nov 27
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Thu, Nov 28
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Fri, Nov 29
When:
Tue, Dec 3, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Axiom Wealth Advisors, LLC, 101 E 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
When:
Wed, Dec 4, 7:50AM - 9:20AM
Where:
Dixon Park District Facility, 1312 Washington Ave, Dixon, IL 61021, USA
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