ClassE is where we grow entrepreneurs and nurture success. This is what we have been learning this week.

ClassE Networking Continental Breakfast
Friday, Nov. 17th - 8-9:20 am at the Lifespan Center
Mentors, investors, school administrators, parents and alumni are welcome to class this day. Enjoy getting to know the students, hear their report on the group business and enjoy some team competition. Please rsvp to [email protected].

Monday, Nov. 6th - Workday

Tuesday, Nov. 7th - Running a City
with Scott Smith, Charleston City Hall
520 Jackson Ave., Charleston

Wednesday, Nov. 8th - Time Management

Thursday, Nov 9th - Tour of Plush Boutique
with Courtney and Ryan Hughes
513 7th St., Charleston

Friday, Nov. 10th - No Class - Veteran's Day


ClassE meets daily from 8 - 9:20 am, Lifespan Center (unless noted above), 11021 E. Cty. Rd. 800 N., Charleston (Loxa Road - northeast of SBLHS). Class is open and everyone is welcome.
  Matching Students with Mentors

Listed below are the matches for this year. Students, please email your mentor and set up a time to get together in the next two weeks.

Student
Mentor Business
Marvin Abernathy Joyce Madigan Gilbert, Metzger & Madigan
Reese Bergstrom Kyle Moe Wells Fargo Advisors
Alex Bratton Scott Eggleston Slumberland
Reggie Brown Alex Hagen West and Company
Megan Drummond Laura Sullivan EIEFES
Lindsay Ferris Jade Smith Smith Social Marketing
Silvey Gardner Debbie Deters Painted Properties, LLP
Jacob Ghere Megan McElwee First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
Gage Gough Carl Walworth Mattoon Public Library
Bacho Illia Steve Hardin Jack and Bill's Fine Clothing
Garrett Jones Ed Thomas Bike and Hike
Ben Lanman Jill Nilsen Nilsen Consulting
Reid Littleford Susan Hanfland SCH Consulting
Caden Myerscough Craig Cunningham Wells Fargo Advisors
Mason Phipps Terri Reel Washington Savings Bank
Saige Overton Kyle Gill City of Mattoon
Drew Shrader Scott Bierman Pro-Mow Lawn Care
Wade Strader Sherri Branson State Farm Insurance
Jake Wilson Charlie Schuster Back to Health Physicians Group


Managing by Measurements

Scott Bierman, owner of Pro Mow Lawn Care, toured the students around his business and discussed their history, how he bought the business and their present growth strategy. This business handles 1,000 properties in a 60-mile radius and started from a business plan assignment from a former EIU student. 

Scott is very transparent with his employees and breaks his goals down into daily, weekly and monthly goals. He uses the color system on his board so employees can easily see their work productivity.

Networking at the Community Update Breakfast

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti was the speaker at the Chambers" Community Update Breakfast. She is currently the highest ranking Latina in the history of the state of Illinois.

This was a great opportunity for the students to practice their networking skills because they were seated at different tables around the room.
We are so thankful for the generosity of the Coles County businesses that sponsor ClassE. For a complete listing and more information about these businesses, please click below.  We also appreciate the that the Lifespan Center serves as our home base throughout the year. We hope you support them as they support us!


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