Students in the Christian County CEO program are getting their businesses up and running.  Each student has a mentor who helps advise them in their entrepreneurial journeys, and they have been able to tour local businesses.  The students also are working together on joint endeavors and are looking to bring in profits through an event expected to take place in late December. 

Charley Craggs, Ella Reiss, and Josie Heberling are among the CEO students.  Their individual businesses involve candles, charcuterie, and décor.

The trio’s mentors are all well-known names in the area.  They are involved in such organizations as the Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce, CTI, and the Taylorville Food Pantry.

The students have been given tours of a variety of businesses.  These trips typically happen in the morning as part of their schedule.  Without the distraction of customers, this allows them to interact more closely with the owners.

The CEO class is looking to hold a Bingo night to raise funds.  It’s expected to happen on December 20.  The students say dinner will be provided, but specifics on the catering and location are still to be determined.

More information on the Christian County CEO program is available at www.christiancountyceo.com. 

Charley Craggs, Josie Heberling, and Ella Reiss appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.