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Giving back continues. As part of our class business, we’re proud to make our second nonprofit donation to Bridges Outreach. Bridges has a direct impact on our class, as Travis and ...

Giving back continues. As part of our class business, we’re proud to make our second nonprofit donation to Bridges Outreach. Bridges has a direct impact on our class, as Travis and ...

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We had the opportunity to learn from guest speaker Dan Adams, a Kokomo High School and IU graduate who took an unexpected path from the classroom into the restaurant industry, and ...

We had the opportunity to learn from guest speaker Dan Adams, a Kokomo High School and IU graduate who took an unexpected path from the classroom into the restaurant industry, and ...

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We welcomed Drew Hansen, owner of Hansen & Homes, to speak with our class. Drew shared his entrepreneurial journey, Taylor High School and Ball State grad, worked at Chrysler, owned a ...

We welcomed Drew Hansen, owner of Hansen & Homes, to speak with our class. Drew shared his entrepreneurial journey, Taylor High School and Ball State grad, worked at Chrysler, owned a ...

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Let’s recap our visit to First Farmers Bank & Trust, where we met with Alec Downing, Commercial Lender and Officer, and Carey Mawbey, Chief Credit Officer. Founded in 1885 by Irish ...

Let’s recap our visit to First Farmers Bank & Trust, where we met with Alec Downing, Commercial Lender and Officer, and Carey Mawbey, Chief Credit Officer. Founded in 1885 by Irish ...

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Today was a powerful reminder of what community impact looks like. As part of our CEO class business, we commit to giving back a portion of our profits to local nonprofits making a ...

Today was a powerful reminder of what community impact looks like. As part of our CEO class business, we commit to giving back a portion of our profits to local nonprofits making a ...

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Kokomo CEO Trade Show 2026 🎉 Join us on Tuesday, May 5 from 4–6 PM at Northview Church to support the next generation of leaders and see what they’ve built and learned this year.

Kokomo CEO Trade Show 2026 🎉 Join us on Tuesday, May 5 from 4–6 PM at Northview Church to support the next generation of leaders and see what they’ve built and learned this year.

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May 5 - Mark your calendar!

May 5 - Mark your calendar!

0 Video 1 Image April-12-2026View Article
We visited Cardwell Built, where we heard from owners John and Laura Cardwell about the journey behind their business. John started the company at just 19 years old, grinding in the ...

We visited Cardwell Built, where we heard from owners John and Laura Cardwell about the journey behind their business. John started the company at just 19 years old, grinding in the ...

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We heard from Bridges Outreach founder Travis Taflinger about the impact and responsibility of leading a nonprofit. A powerful reminder from the start: nonprofits need great business ...

We heard from Bridges Outreach founder Travis Taflinger about the impact and responsibility of leading a nonprofit. A powerful reminder from the start: nonprofits need great business ...

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At Annmarie’s Boutique we got a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build and grow a retail business. From its beginnings in Tipton to its current space in Kokomo, Annmarie’s ...

At Annmarie’s Boutique we got a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build and grow a retail business. From its beginnings in Tipton to its current space in Kokomo, Annmarie’s ...

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We had the opportunity to hear from Kokomo CEO board member Bob Hickman, Chief Banking and Credit Officer at Community First Bank, as he walked us through the foundation of building a ...

We had the opportunity to hear from Kokomo CEO board member Bob Hickman, Chief Banking and Credit Officer at Community First Bank, as he walked us through the foundation of building a ...

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Tate Block Vintage Vintage & Antiques: a space full of history, hustle, and community. Owned by Morgan Jackson and her husband, what started during COVID as buying storage units and ...

Tate Block Vintage Vintage & Antiques: a space full of history, hustle, and community. Owned by Morgan Jackson and her husband, what started during COVID as buying storage units and ...

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