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

Reggie, Garrett and Saige did a fantastic job talking to Neoga High School about ClassE on Wednesday. Remember to help us to spread the word to teens you know that the ClassE application deadline for next year's class is Feb 9th. Here is next week's schedule.

Prospective students - Come visit us between Jan. 16 -Feb 9th!
  1. Email [email protected] and let me know what day you would like to join us. 
  2. Get a parent permission slip from your counselor so you can be excused from school.

Monday, January 15th - Martin Luther King Day - NO CLASS

Tuesday, January16th - Wave Graphics Tour
with Doug Paulson
320 N. Second St., Mattoon

Wednesday, January 17th - Shark Tank for Jake G. and Telling Your Business Story
with Ann Beck of Flesor's Candy Kitchen

Thursday, January 18th - How to Price Your Product
with Chris Swing of Vantage Outsourcing

Friday, January 20th - Shark Tank and Workday

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.
Touring Bike and Hike

Ed Thomas, owner of the Bike & Hike stores in Charleston and Effingham, discussed all aspects of managing and promoting his stores. He started right out of school and has seen many changes in products and marketing. He shares his passion and knowledge for biking to his clients.

He also discussed the Charleston Lake trails and the future plans to expand trails in the area to attract bike enthusiasts from all over.
Getting to Know EIU's Business,Technology, ROTC and Family and Consumer Science's Opportunities

Dr. Bill Minnis, LCBAS interim Dean, coordinated a tour of all the schools that make up the Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences. We toured all of the labs and met with the chairs who shared information on entrepreneurial  career paths that can be explored at EIU.
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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