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Land of Lincoln CEO students invite community to April 30 trade show showcasing student businesses
Summary
Eight students in the Land of Lincoln CEO program presented their startup businesses to the council and invited the public to a trade show April 30 at 5 p.m. at the American Legion.
Students from the Land of Lincoln CEO program presented their semester businesses to the Lincoln City Council on April 7 and invited the public to the program’s trade show.
Kennedy McCree, speaking for the class, said the trade show will be held April 30 at 5 p.m. at the American Legion and that invitations were being distributed to city officials. "This semester in the CEO class, we have been working on starting our own businesses," McCree said. "The trade show is also an opportunity for the new students to sign up for the class for the coming year."
Students described a range of small businesses they developed: True Detail (auto detailing); Canine Confections (all‑natural dog treats); Medrano Media (social media marketing); Keeler Lawn Care; Positive Steps (dog walking); Earthy Chick (low‑chemical skin care); Ruggify (custom rugs); and Wild Ivy (clothing with 10% donated to charity). Rachel Judd, identified in the meeting as the program board chair, told the council the students had obtained permits and insurance and had built websites as part of the real‑world entrepreneurship curriculum.
Judd noted the program is marking its 10th anniversary this year and invited council members and the public to attend the April 30 trade show, where students will also enter a drawing for door prizes.
Why it matters: The program is a community entrepreneurship initiative that helps students form real businesses, obtain permits and practice small‑business operations. The council was asked to promote community attendance at the trade show.
