Kankakee County CEO News

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Kankakee County CEO students are gearing up for the upcoming pitch competition, and we’re proud to have last year’s 1st place winner as one of our alumni!

Kankakee County CEO students are gearing up for the upcoming pitch competition, and we’re proud to have last year’s 1st place winner as one of our alumni!

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Adaptability & Professionalism in Action! ❄️💻 In the professional world, things don’t always go as planned—but that doesn’t mean the work stops. This morning, despite the ice storm ...

Adaptability & Professionalism in Action! ❄️💻 In the professional world, things don’t always go as planned—but that doesn’t mean the work stops. This morning, despite the ice storm ...

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Guided by Our Community, Growing Into Leaders! Read what CEO student Karen Arenas Cintora values about her experience in the CEO program this year. Next year's Juniors & Seniors--> ...

Guided by Our Community, Growing Into Leaders! Read what CEO student Karen Arenas Cintora values about her experience in the CEO program this year. Next year's Juniors & Seniors--> ...

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The Power of Prototyping A prototype is a preliminary version of a product that allows entrepreneurs to test ideas, gather feedback, and refine their concepts before launching. ...

The Power of Prototyping A prototype is a preliminary version of a product that allows entrepreneurs to test ideas, gather feedback, and refine their concepts before launching. ...

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📢 WE’VE RESCHEDULED! 🗓 New Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10 AM - 2 PM 📍 Location: Rubber Rose Books & Print, Kankakee ✨ Last Chance to Buy a Kankakee County Curated ...

January-25-2025View Article
Kankakee County CEO students had the opportunity to visit the City of Kankakee Economic & Community Development Agency (ECDA) and meet with its dedicated team. During the visit, Leonel ...

Kankakee County CEO students had the opportunity to visit the City of Kankakee Economic & Community Development Agency (ECDA) and meet with its dedicated team. During the visit, Leonel ...

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-- SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS -- Here's why YOU should apply for the Kankakee County CEO Program for next year: ✅ Work on a team ✅ Explore local businesses ✅ Learn from experts ✅ Start ...

-- SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS -- Here's why YOU should apply for the Kankakee County CEO Program for next year: ✅ Work on a team ✅ Explore local businesses ✅ Learn from experts ✅ Start ...

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Why should YOU apply for the Kankakee County CEO program for your junior or senior year? Hear from current and former students and our program facilitator to learn more about this ...

Why should YOU apply for the Kankakee County CEO program for your junior or senior year? Hear from current and former students and our program facilitator to learn more about this ...

1 Video January-15-2025View Article
Guest Speaker Warren Ouwenga Inspires Kankakee CEO Students Today, Kankakee CEO students had the privilege of hearing from Warren Ouwenga, a Kankakee County CEO board member and ...

Guest Speaker Warren Ouwenga Inspires Kankakee CEO Students Today, Kankakee CEO students had the privilege of hearing from Warren Ouwenga, a Kankakee County CEO board member and ...

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🎉 CEO Preview Day is Coming Up! 🎉 Are you a high school sophomore or junior who is curious about entrepreneurship, leadership, and real-world business experience? Join us for CEO ...

🎉 CEO Preview Day is Coming Up! 🎉 Are you a high school sophomore or junior who is curious about entrepreneurship, leadership, and real-world business experience? Join us for CEO ...

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CEO students met with their professional mentors today to help them develop their personal business ideas. Pictured here are Brian Prairie and Holden Hall, Olivia (Sproul) Peddinghaus ...

CEO students met with their professional mentors today to help them develop their personal business ideas. Pictured here are Brian Prairie and Holden Hall, Olivia (Sproul) Peddinghaus ...

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CEO Success Story: James Bretzlaff’s Journey from Class to College We love having CEO alumni share their insights with our students! James Bretzlaff, Kankakee County CEO Class of '24 ...

CEO Success Story: James Bretzlaff’s Journey from Class to College We love having CEO alumni share their insights with our students! James Bretzlaff, Kankakee County CEO Class of '24 ...

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