Kankakee County CEO News

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Where Business Meets Adventure: CEO Students Visit Haigh Quarry Kankakee County CEO students stepped outside the classroom again this week for a unique business visit to Haigh Quarry ...

Where Business Meets Adventure: CEO Students Visit Haigh Quarry Kankakee County CEO students stepped outside the classroom again this week for a unique business visit to Haigh Quarry ...

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Connecting Policy to People: CEO Students Visit State Representative Jackie Haas Kankakee County CEO students had the opportunity to visit with State Representative Jackie Haas, where ...

Connecting Policy to People: CEO Students Visit State Representative Jackie Haas Kankakee County CEO students had the opportunity to visit with State Representative Jackie Haas, where ...

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One of the things that Katherine learned in the CEO program that stands out to her is, "I learned the many different business that are constantly trying to open up in Kankakee." Today ...

One of the things that Katherine learned in the CEO program that stands out to her is, "I learned the many different business that are constantly trying to open up in Kankakee." Today ...

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"Two things I appreciate about being in the CEO program are the opportunities that it provides to network with business owners, and the chance to get to start my own business and see ...

"Two things I appreciate about being in the CEO program are the opportunities that it provides to network with business owners, and the chance to get to start my own business and see ...

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Henry shared that what he appreciates about the CEO program is, "being able to learn how to make a business from scratch...going through the steps, getting funding... I also appreciate ...

Henry shared that what he appreciates about the CEO program is, "being able to learn how to make a business from scratch...going through the steps, getting funding... I also appreciate ...

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The Kankakee County CEO Program Board & Mentor Appreciation Breakfast was held on Friday, May 1, as students gathered to recognize and thank the dedicated mentors and board members who ...

The Kankakee County CEO Program Board & Mentor Appreciation Breakfast was held on Friday, May 1, as students gathered to recognize and thank the dedicated mentors and board members who ...

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2026 Kankakee County CEO Board and Mentor Appreciation Breakfast

2026 Kankakee County CEO Board and Mentor Appreciation Breakfast

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"This program has helped me grow so much as a person. From professional skills, to building relationships, to public speaking skills, I have learned so many things that will impact me ...

"This program has helped me grow so much as a person. From professional skills, to building relationships, to public speaking skills, I have learned so many things that will impact me ...

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"CEO has taught me that there is no question too big or small to ask. The worst response is "no," and the best response is one that could grant you so many opportunities that you ...

"CEO has taught me that there is no question too big or small to ask. The worst response is "no," and the best response is one that could grant you so many opportunities that you ...

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Did you know that a strong professional network and platforms like LinkedIn can help students discover internships and career pathways in high school and college? CEO students had the ...

Did you know that a strong professional network and platforms like LinkedIn can help students discover internships and career pathways in high school and college? CEO students had the ...

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What have students in the Kankakee County CEO Program learned so far this school year through business tours and guest speakers? From entrepreneurship and manufacturing to marketing ...

What have students in the Kankakee County CEO Program learned so far this school year through business tours and guest speakers? From entrepreneurship and manufacturing to marketing ...

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Kankakee County CEO students proudly showcased their personal business ventures during the CEO Trade Show held on April 25 at The Majestic in downtown Kankakee. Students shared the ...

Kankakee County CEO students proudly showcased their personal business ventures during the CEO Trade Show held on April 25 at The Majestic in downtown Kankakee. Students shared the ...

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