Posts Tagged ‘Jamie Matthews’
Martin is new startUP facilitator
Following the departure of longtime Monroe County startUP Facilitator Jamie Matthews just a few weeks ago, the board of directors has found a new leader in local business owner Leslee…
Read MoreSo long, startUP leader
Over the last seven years, dozens of students have participated in Monroe County startUP, developing their entrepreneurial skills with guidance from program facilitator Jamie Matthews. Moving ahead, Monroe County startUP…
Read MoreValmeyer nixes concert at Rock City
Last week, students in this year’s Monroe County startUP class received a first-hand lesson about the best-laid plans of mice and men. An effort to secure a venue for a…
Read MoreMonroe County on Ice
For one day only, the Columbia City Hall parking lot will serve as an ice skating rink. The event, aptly titled Monroe County on Ice, is being hosted by this…
Read MoreDodgeball tourney to honor veterans
Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge. Monroe County CEO students will look to maintain the entertainment value of the sport of dodgeball without the wild antics portrayed in the Ben…
Read MoreStudent trip explores entrepreneurship
At the end of the school year, Monroe County CEO students had finished their small business projects and were feeling ready to take on the world. Then came an opportunity…
Read MoreCEO program pairs students with mentors
As soon as entrepreneur Matt Heck learned about Monroe County high school students joining the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program in the spring, he knew he wanted to get involved. “I…
Read MoreNew group promotes healthy habits for moms
A local chapter to a group that has been garnering attention worldwide has been formed to help promote healthy habits for mothers. Jamie Matthews heard about the No Excuse Mom…
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