Posts Tagged ‘Monroe County startUP’
Monroe County startUP gets colorful
Following a successful golf tournament in the fall, this year’s Monroe County startUP class is putting together another fundraiser: a run with a colorful twist. The startUP 5K Color Run…
Read MoreWilkerson steps in for startUP
While this year’s Monroe County startUP class seems to be going strong with a successful golf tourney fundraiser held this past fall, the program has seen some minor turbulence over…
Read MoreGolf tourney aims for hole in one
This year’s Monroe County startUP class is getting an early jump on its group project, with a golf tournament set to take place in just a week. The startUP program…
Read MoreMartin 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 MoreBusiness booming for startUPs
With the end of the school year on the horizon, this year’s Monroe County startUP program is similarly coming to a close – though students did get a chance to…
Read MoreStartUP swooshin’ for big project
Following a period of trouble with other projects, this year’s Monroe County startUP class has settled on a 3v3 basketball tournament taking place this Saturday. The Swooshin’ 3’s 3v3 Tournament,…
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 MoreAnother impressive year for startUP
Recently, Monroe County startUP students saw the two most anticipated parts of the year – the announcement of entrepreneur of the year and the annual trade show. Kambrie Cooper, the…
Read MoreCHS grad helping college athletes
When the NCAA changed its rules this past summer to allow college athletes to benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness, one young Columbia man set out…
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 MoreMore than just a job fair at WHS
After the final bell of the day rang Monday, Waterloo High School’s cafeteria was full of students and businesses, each set up at their own decorated tables, looking to find…
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