Northwest Illinois CEO is off and running, and one of the most valuable parts of the experience for our students is learning directly from the people who are building, leading, and working throughout our local business community.

As we continue building our calendar for our inaugural year, we’re inviting local business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, organizational and nonprofit leaders, and others with business and leadership experience to connect with our young professionals.

There are two great ways to be involved:
• Host a business visit and give our students a behind-the-scenes look at your business or organization.
• Join us as a guest speaker and share your story, experiences, successes, challenges, and lessons learned along the way.

We are incredibly grateful to the investors, board members, businesses, and community members who have already supported Northwest Illinois CEO and helped make this program possible. Your support and involvement are creating meaningful opportunities for our students.

Interested in hosting a visit or joining us for a conversation? Send us a direct message here on the Northwest Illinois CEO Facebook page, and Troy, our facilitator, will follow up and help coordinate an opportunity with our class.

Our community has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share, and we’d love for our students to learn from you!


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