The Christian County CEO program is reflecting on a successful year of nurturing the next generation of business leaders.  This year, a record 26 students took part, creating and running their own businesses and putting them on display at the CEO Trade Show.  Executives in the area did their part as well, serving as a guiding light for students as they took on this experience.

Neil Hohenstein is the program’s facilitator.  He says there is a lot for the program and students to be proud of with how the year went. 

A key component of organizing the program this year was the decision to split the group into two sections.  While this presented some logistical challenges, it ensured each student and their respective business got the attention they deserved. 

The CEO Trade Show took place on April 30.  Not only did the community get to see the businesses for themselves, but it gave the students the opportunity to practice the skills needed to find success as entrepreneurs.

Hohenstein says the feedback for the program and the students has been overwhelmingly positive.  He adds this is largely because of the soft skills the students develop in the process. 

More information is available at www.christiancountyceo.com.

Neil Hohenstein appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.