Freeport High School, the Greater Freeport Partnership, and the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship introduced the CEO program for Freeport High School students to the regional business community in May. CEO, a year-long 2-credit high school course, brings enterprising students in touch with over 100 business contacts and supports students in operating a class and an individual business by year’s end. CEO programs exist across Illinois and the country but have not yet reached the northwesternmost counties. A steering committee is currently being established to guide efforts over the next year.
Vermilion County partners welcomed Amy Brown as the new Chief Executive Officer of Vermilion Advantage. As Vermilion County continues to align education, workforce, and employer...