Greg Stellhorn, Jen Langrehr, Daniel House, and Kierston 
​Prairie Land Financial Group- Thrivent

Chad Langrehr, Ackermann Agency and Chester Insurance Agency

Jami Christine, Massage Therapist, Hypnotherapist, and Author

Kent Wall, Cornfield Camouflage

​Ryan Pillers, CFO of Complete Technology Services

Karson Liefer 
​Owner of KDL Knives

Mariah Bargman, Marketing Director at Chester Memorial Hospital

Pitch and Connect Event
Lieferbrau Brewery-Red Bud

Wolter's Custom Cabinets and Concept Kitchen and Bath

Guest Speaker: Kristin Wolter- Career Research

Chester Chamber of Commerce
​Business Luncheon and Presentation

Market on Main Etiquette Presentation- Red Bud
Guest Speaker: Joyce Carnahan

Spartan Light Metal Tour
​Ross Slaven and Charlie Braun

Guest Speaker and Tour: Limitless-Sparta
​Whitney Hagene

Guest Speaker: Kara Hoke
The Hokestead
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Flexline Automation Tour: Chester

Guest Speaker: Troy Kueker
Country Financial-Sparta and Four Pillars Events

startUP Spirit Week and Recruitment

Guest Speaker: Marianne Moore
Editor of St. Louis Bride Magazine 

Working the class business!! Crisis Kit and Pick-Me-Up Pouch inventory, packaging, and distribution 

Former startUP student and current West Point Cadet: James Pillers

startUP students working the SJL Vendor Fair

Guest Speaker: Blake Salger
Using AI to help grow your business
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Ultrasite- Red Bud

Slingn' Scoops

A visit down under a coal mine!

V8 Speed & Resto Tour

Small Business Development & IL Economic Empowerment Center
Guest Speakers: Michael Jessup & Rachel Cristaudo

Tour of Gilster Mary Lee​

Guest Speakers: Kevin Voges & Jennifer Tepe

Underwood Ammo