Although more Mattoon sippers were sold, the night was a win for all. ClassE sold 80 sippers that night and received about 13 pre-orders. The rivalry really did help sell at least 10 sippers, because Mattoon folks did not want to have Charleston win.

Check out the videos the students made to promote the spirit sippers on our ClassE Facebook page. Both videos received over 1,200 views.

                                                                     

Jim Short started Powersports HG just three years ago and discussed some of the expensive surprises that arose to get the building up to code. Jim ran the Short Furniture business for years, then managed some marinas before choosing this business. He feels the hardest part of running a business is getting good staff. We also learned about lines or credit and floor plans.

We took two workdays to learn about tools that will help us run the business. First, we made sure all students were signed in and knew how to use Dropbox. All students now have access to the ClassE logo, schedules, and pics to complete their social media projects on Monday. Next, we sat at the computers and learned to use Excel and find templates students can use in their class business roles.

                       

Ed Dowd, is the executive director of the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce. He explained that the chamber's mission to promote and support businesses in the region. We then discussed the Mattoon Business Expo and how to effectively sell at a trade show. We discussed ideas to attract more people to the booth and we role-played the selling process.

Then the students finalized details for the upcoming CHS Homecoming game and the business expo.