| Platinum & Gold Partners |
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Charleston Area Charitable Foundation
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| Silver Partners |
Agracel
Bob and Karen Wolters
Citizens National Bank
City of Charleston
City of Paris
The Cromwell Group, Inc.
East Central Illinois Development Corporation
Edgar County Bank
Effingham County Board
First Neighbor Bank
Forysthe Family Farms
In Memory of Jack Clifford
Journal Gazette/Times Courier
Karen Wolters, Ignite, USA
Moultrie County Board
Paris Community Foundation
Paris First
U.S. Bank |
| Other Partners |
Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce
Eastern Illinois Education for Employment Systems
Flesor Family Confectionary, Inc.
Frank and Cathy Brummer
Greater Effingham Chamber of
Commerce and Industry
Lake Land College Tech Prep
Lorenz Supply Company
PEDCO
Schultz Investment Company
State Bank of Arthur
Terwilliger Agency
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| Entrepreneurial Endeavors |
| Greetings!
"The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary" - Vidal Sassoon, entrepreneur
I chose to highlight this quote because when campers were asked what they learned from the Camp e3 experience, many remarked they learned that it takes a lot more work and planning to start a business than they initially realized. In this issue, you can read about the Camp e3 highlights including the winning business pitches.
Also, we're happy to invite you to the first Prairie Spark Investment Forum which spotlights three growth businesses looking for investment and promote the Fall Supervisor Bootcamp that will teach employees how to become better managers. We're also gearing up for Junior Achievement and are looking for some volunteers and sponsors for the classes.
All of these wonderful entrepreneurial endeavors couldn't happen without your support and guidance. Thanks for your time, talent and resources and spreading the word about the services provided through the BSC partnership.
Jeanne
Jeanne Dau
Director
Business Solutions Center
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Investment Forum
Thursday, Sept. 3rd
7:30 - 9 am
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital Education Ctr.
Mattoon, IL
How are you investing your money in these uncertain times? Why not consider investing in local business expansions or inventors in the region? The Business Solutions Center will be hosting the first Prairie Spark Investment Forum that will highlight local growth companies looking for local investment dollars to grow their businesss. Come and hear presentations by regional companies such as Autonomic Materials, Red Barn Fun Center and Flesors Candy Kitchen. All are welcome.
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Volunteer to Teach Junior Achievment at the Charleston Middle School
Volunteer Meeting
Thursday, August 27th 6:30 pm
Charleston Middle School - Ms. Garrett's Classroom
We're looking for a few more volunteers to teach six 40- minute Junior Achievement sessions on Wednesday mornings this year. There is plenty of help and guidance, so no teaching experience is necessary, just a desire to spread the word about free enterprise to youth. For more information, call 581-2913.
$2 goes to Junior Achievement if you Order Papa Johns Pizza on-line.
 In Coles County, if you order a Papa Johns Pizza online at PapaJohns.com and Enter Promo Code T209 for 2 Large 1-Topping Pizzas and 4- 20 ounce bottles of beverages, $2 will be donated to pay for Junior Achievement curriculum. So tell all of your friends about this easy (and yummy) way to give to JA. Every little bit helps! |
Don't Miss the 2009 Downstate Illinois Nonprofit Conference
Thursday, August 27th I-Hotel in Champaign
This conference is a unique opportunity for nonprofit board and staff leaders to connect with national and regional thought leaders about the challenges and opportunities ahead. Come share strategiesand stories and connect with your peers on ways to build your organization and strengthen the sector.
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| Supervisor Bootcamp Series
Wed. Sept. 16th, 23rd and 30th & Oct. 7th
8 a.m. - noon
Sarah Bush Lincoln Education Center
Mattoon, Illinois
 This four-part series is designed to help team leaders, supervisors and managers strengthen the necessary skills to professionally deal with employees. You will come away with a clearer understanding of what bosses, peers and the company expect from you.
Part I - Management 101 - Communicating and Transitioning from Employee to Supervisor
Part II - Franklin Covey's Focus: Achieving Your Highest Priorities (Time Management)
Part III - Human Resource Management Fundamentals
Part IV - From Conflict to Cooperation, Problem Solving and Improving Employee Performance
Supervisor Boot Camp Registration:
$99 each for Part 1, 3 and 4
$139 for Part 2 (includes Franklin-Covey CD and workbook)
4-Part Series Price $399 per person
To register online, go to: http://cats.eiu.edu/bscRegistration/workshops.asp
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Fields of Grain - Thorin Blitz, Ryan Dau, Cody Locke and Lexi Zuniga
Green-ham -Aaron Wall, Christopher Schultz, Elizabeth Jansen, counselor Allison Donsbach and Chris Lidy.
Green-ham Recycling and Fields of Grain Health Food Restaurant were the winning business pitches presented at the two Camp e3 - energizing emerging entrepreneurs high school camps held in Effingham and on the campus of Eastern Illinios University. Listed below are two testimonials from the campers.
" I thought it was a great learning experience and was set up in a fun and exciting way and gave me an idea of what I may do with my career."
" I truly had a great time at e3 and learned what it takes to successfully start a business."
Thanks to Midlands State Bank. First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust for sponsoring the camps. Also a special thank you to all of the presenters and also the individuals who sponsored a camper.
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ECIDC Community Funding Forum
September 2009
5:30 pm
Workforce Development Center
Richmond Ave., Mattoon, IL
This forum will aid your community in finding the resources available to assist in funding and development of projects. If you are a municipal, education, economic development, local planning, parks and recreation or business and industry group, this forum is for YOU! Agency representatives will discuss how financing options and unique partnerships can be formed to address your community's needs.
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Save the Date
BSC/SCORE Breakfast
Thursday, October 15th
Tarble Arts Center
Eastern Illinois Univeristy
Help us celebrate becoming our very own SCORE chapter!
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Did You Know? 
In every single year from 1996 to 2007, Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 had a higher rate of entrepreneurial activity than those aged 20-34. Additionally, Kauffman research has revealed that the average age of the founders of technology companies in the United States is a surprisingly high 39-with twice as many over age 50 as under age 25.
From the Kauffmann Foundation via Boomtown Institute
Stan Thurman, BSC Counselor, "Hot Links"
www.bizinfolibrary.org Sponsored by a collaborative effort of the Kauffman Foundation, the Edward Lowe Foundation and the James J. Hill Reference Library. This on-line library is for starting and growing a business. Free, quick and easy registration. www.sbrg.irs.gov The IRS Small Business Resource Guide 2009. View the IRS "Tax Map" or access forms, publications, FAQs, helpful links and much more. |
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As always, if you have any questions or suggestions on how the BSC can assist entrepreneurs, please don't hesitate to call us at 581-2913.
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