The class recently spent a morning in Monticello where they connected with Don Tomann (UMC), Scott Pauly (BlueStone Grill) and Wade Krinke, Patrick DiPerno and Kendra Peitz (WiHa ...
Brent Stromme (Empyres) shared with the students how he became an "accidental entrepreneur" and how his businesses have always filled a void in the marketplace. He encouraged students ...
CEO here we go! Already in its 8th year, the Wright Tech CEO program has 18 students wanting to learn more about entrepreneurship from local entrepreneurs. Speaker topics have ...
Congratulations to the 2021-22 Wright Tech CEO class! They completed their capstone project by: 1. identifying a need for a product or service 2. writing a business plan including ...
One of the most unique aspects of the CEO experience is that students start their own individual business while in the class! It can be stressful, but the entrepreneurs they meet ...
Damon Kocina, owner of Strategic Graphics, met with the class and gave insight from his 25 years in marketing. Topics included: understanding your customer, BATNA, defining product ...
Lee Schlosser, owner of AutoWorks Collision Center in Rockford hosted the class and talked about work of mouth marketing, BNI membership, labor rates, return on investment and defining ...
Pugs Hayes grew up watching his Grandma run a restaurant and applies many of those lessons to his business, Hayes Public House. He discussed the importance of mentors, learning to ...
The CEO class met with Mike Hageman at JB Group and learned how one one man (Bob Hageman) with a truck and a entrepreneurial spirit can build a legacy. Student take-aways included ...
Every year students create a 30-second pitch that encompasses the problem/need that led to their individual business, their unique selling proposition and a call to action. Students ...
Mark Benzer, Tyler Reiss and Luke Edlund met with the class to talk about their careers and starting the Buffalo Community Podcast. Student take-aways included branding a ...
Mark Johanneck with Morries Buffalo Ford hosted the CEO class and talked with the students about the various income streams of the dealership. Student take-aways included reading your ...