CEO INVESTORS DIRECTLY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITY.
Your investment in our community’s entrepreneurial talent drives local economic growth.
Nurture Our Entrepreneurial Talent: Your investment helps students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in real-world business scenarios.
Empower Our Upcoming Workforce: Your support of real-world skills, like communication, leadership, and financial literacy, helps create a workforce of young people who are ready to contribute to our local economy.
Connect Our Young People to the Community: CEO shows our young people the opportunities they have right here in their hometown. Your support encourages strong connections with local businesses and leaders, allowing them to build a network that supports career growth right here in the community.
What is a CEO Investor: A CEO investor provides financial support for hands-on business education that strengthens our local workforce, nurtures our entrepreneurial talent, and drives sustainable economic growth within the community.
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JOIN A NETWORK OF CHANGEMAKERS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
CEO is made possible through the generosity of local investors like you. By supporting hands-on business education and the development of essential career-readiness skills in our young people, you are directly investing in the future of our community.
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Hear from the committed individuals helping shape the future of our community through CEO.
"Sara Buehnerkemper, Director of Ancillary Services at Carle RMH, - “Investing in the CEO Program is an investment in the future of our community. By contributing to this program, you are supporting the development of the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers. Investor support not only benefits the students but also strengthens the local economy by encouraging the rise of new businesses and innovative solutions. In essence, your contribution has a lasting impact, paving the way for a brighter future for our community.”"
"Krista McLaren, Partner at Kemper CPA Group LLP - “The CEO program engages our students in our community at a young age. Most of the CEO students are not aware of the opportunities that exist within Richland County. The CEO program allows the students to learn the various industries, careers, and opportunities that exist in our community. As a result, our investment in the CEO program has allowed students to build life-long relationships with professionals that foster future growth and improvement in our community.”"
"Dan Eichelberger, CEO & President of TrustBank - “ Investing in the Richland County CEO program is a mutually beneficial investment that provides an improved workforce and awareness of local business opportunities.”"
"Bartley Zuber, Attorney at Law - “This is an investment that you can see. If you want to be a part of the program, being an Investor allows you that opportunity. The socials, opportunities to speak with the group, and opportunities to attend business tours are just three benefits of being an investor. There are a lot of worthy causes in Richland County. Investing in CEO allows you to actually be a part of CEO.”"
"David Abell, CEO of AM Transport Services, Inc. - “Investing in the CEO program means investing in the future of our community. Your support helps nurture the next generation of business leaders and innovators.”"
"Julie Hearring, Agent/Owner at Blank’s Insurance Agency, LLC - “The CEO Program has brought greater awareness to our Richland County community members and the wide variety of businesses in our county. CEO gives students an opportunity to recognize that many types of businesses can be operated locally and need employees to grow and thrive. They become more aware that they could own and operate a business of their choice locally to make a great living and enjoy the benefits of family life in a less urban environment.”"
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Richland County CEO Annual Reports
Each year we create annual report highlighting showing the students growth and accomplishments throughout the year.