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The deadline to apply to be a part of next year's ClassE 2013-2014 has been extended. We are including the parents and students of Mattoon and Charleston High Schools in this emailing so that you can see the type of communication and activities that are a part of this class. Consider this an open invitation for you and/or your student to attend one of the class times at First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust or join us on a tour during Spring Break. Please RSVP to Ryan Dau @ 217-549-9389 or rydau93@gmail.com if you would care to join us. Check out the new video about the exciting ClassE!
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Monday, March 11th - Shark Tank Barbara Corcoran video on Risk and Entrepreneurship
First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust Corporate Office, 1421 Charleston Ave., Mattoon
Tuesday, March 12th - McGrady Inn Tour
803 6th St., Charleston
Wednesday, March 13th - Mid-Illinois Concrete Tour
2417 18th St., Mattoon
Thursday, March 14th - Book Club
First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust Corporate Office 1421 Charleston Ave., Mattoon
Friday, March 15th - Teambuilding With Frank Brummer
Mattoon YMCA, 221 N. 26th St., Mattoon
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Comparisons of Media Effectiveness, Press Releases and Constant Contact Tutorial
On Monday, the class compared all types of media advertising and discussed the advantages and disadvantages of each. Promotional tools such as press releases and public service announcements were highlighted. Then a tutorial on Constant Contact, an online email marketing service that enables you to stay connected with customers through emails, surveys, and event marketing was given. The students really liked the feedback that you got from Constant Contact and the ability to see what customers did on your page.
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WEIU TV/Radio Tour
with Ke'an Armstrong
Tuesday, we met up at EIU's Buzzard Hall to talk with Ke'an Armstrong about WEIU television and radio station. She explained to us the advantages of having the public broadcasting station in our area and different ways that it can benefit small businesses through its advertising. Ke'an gave us a tour of the studios and we even got to promote the class on WEIU FM 88.9 radio with Rob Calhoun.
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Familiarization with Linked-In
with Nathan Meinhart
Thursday, we took Nathan Meinhart up on his offer to get the class familiarized with Linked-In, which is a social networking site geared toward making professional business connections. With Linked-In you want to make as many contacts as you can so you can get your business out there and recognized. The class even made a group profile for the class!
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Picture Day and EIU Security Analysis Center Tour
Friday, we took the class picture in our new ClassE shirts! Look for them then week. Then Doug Zuhone graciously spoke to the students about the Security Analysis Center and the EIU class that invests funds into the stock market. |
