What we do:
Buy Local Campaign - in partnership with JCGDA. Our role is to encourage citizens of Jefferson County to shop in the county and help plan and evaluate the campaign.
Dream Workshop - We are the lead organization on this project, but we work with the City of Hillsboro, Hillsboro High School, and the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. The workshop is designed to encourage students to explore entrepreneurship as a career path through a day long workshop and simulation.
DeSoto Farmer's Market - in partnership with Get Healthy DeSoto. Our role is to serve as support for the agriculture entrepreneurs that sell at the farmers' market, provide training and assistance with marketing products and proper procedures for selling at a market, and also provide some marketing assistance to the market itself.
Ace Team Program - We are the lead organization on this project but are working towards shifting to another community partner. This project is designed to support local entrepreneurs through a two-part process: peer learning and individual coaching. The pilot project involving six local businesses and six volunteer business coaches will be completed at the end of November.
If JCEAT sounds like something you'd like to be involved with, please contact:
Melissa McAlpine
Entrepreneurship Education Coordinator - University Extension (VISTA)
636-797-5391
mcalpinem@missouri.edu
