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Business Visit Highlight: Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) – Carbondale 📍 Today we had an inspiring visit to Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) right here in Carbondale—a global leader in ...


Business Visit Highlight: Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) – Carbondale 📍  Today we had an inspiring visit to Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) right here in Carbondale—a global leader in ...

Business Visit Highlight: Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) – Carbondale 📍 Today we had an inspiring visit to Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) right here in Carbondale—a global leader in ...


Today we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Matt Duffy as he concludes seven years of service on the Jackson CEO Board.  Over the years, Matt has brought steady leadership ...

Today we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Matt Duffy as he concludes seven years of service on the Jackson CEO Board. Over the years, Matt has brought steady leadership ...


CEO of the Week!  Jackson CEO  is proud to recognize one of our own as this week’s CEO of the Week! Someone who truly exemplifies what it means to be a CEO dependable, professional, a ...

CEO of the Week! Jackson CEO is proud to recognize one of our own as this week’s CEO of the Week! Someone who truly exemplifies what it means to be a CEO dependable, professional, a ...


Day 2 of digging into the financials with Michael Jessup, and today was all about making it practical and making it make sense for each individual business.  No fluff. No guesswork. We ...

Day 2 of digging into the financials with Michael Jessup, and today was all about making it practical and making it make sense for each individual business. No fluff. No guesswork. We ...


“A business without financials is just a dream with no direction.”  Day 1 of financials with Michael Jessup, Director SIU Small Business Development Center was all about getting real ...

“A business without financials is just a dream with no direction.” Day 1 of financials with Michael Jessup, Director SIU Small Business Development Center was all about getting real ...


📌 Save the date: Jackson CEO 2026  Trade Show You’re going to want to see what they’ve been working on.

📌 Save the date: Jackson CEO 2026 Trade Show You’re going to want to see what they’ve been working on.


The work is getting real 💼📊  Jackson CEO students are locked in—working hard on the first draft of their business plans. Ideas are turning into strategies, and vision is meeting ...

The work is getting real 💼📊 Jackson CEO students are locked in—working hard on the first draft of their business plans. Ideas are turning into strategies, and vision is meeting ...


🔸Class of 2027🔸 Are you still thinking about applying to Jackson CEO?  This is your reminder to take the leap! Students in CEO gain real-world experience, leadership skills, and ...

🔸Class of 2027🔸 Are you still thinking about applying to Jackson CEO? This is your reminder to take the leap! Students in CEO gain real-world experience, leadership skills, and ...


Learning to pivot is a necessary skill—and today, Jackson CEO lived it out in real time. 🌧️⏩ The weather tried to slow us down, but once again we adjusted, adapted, and moved forward. ...

Learning to pivot is a necessary skill—and today, Jackson CEO lived it out in real time. 🌧️⏩ The weather tried to slow us down, but once again we adjusted, adapted, and moved forward. ...


🌧️⏩ The weather can’t slow down Jackson CEO! 💪📈  Day 1 of our  Business Plan development rolled right along as we Zoomed in with Michael Jessup, Director of SIU Small Business ...

🌧️⏩ The weather can’t slow down Jackson CEO! 💪📈 Day 1 of our Business Plan development rolled right along as we Zoomed in with Michael Jessup, Director of SIU Small Business ...


Jackson CEO is blessed with some truly amazing board members, and Sherrica Hunt is a shining example. As our young professionals prepare to launch their individual businesses ...

Jackson CEO is blessed with some truly amazing board members, and Sherrica Hunt is a shining example. As our young professionals prepare to launch their individual businesses ...