Our Banker Day was yesterday! And it was excellent!

We cannot thank our volunteer bankers enough for taking time out of their hectic lives to spend a morning with us evaluating our business plans!

💲Billie Bernius, Vice President, State Bank of Arthur
💲Brad Pullen, Community President, First Mid, Sullivan
💲Fredy Moreno, AVP, Peoples Bank & Trust, Arcola

Bankers heard two entrepreneurs' business plans each, then provided feedback for each student on the strengths and concerns of their plans, as well as funding recommendations for our board.

The board will be provided with the business plans, the bankers' recs, and the facilitator's feedback, as well as a self-reflection from each entrepreneur, to consider as they grant funding.

Also, a big thank you to Yoder's Kitchen in Arthur for giving us the Parlor room for Banker Day. Your support is very helpful!

Banker Day is done. Next steps: purchasing and producing! It's getting real..... and we love it!