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Meet the 2024 CEO Students


  • Ashli Ahlquist
  • Eden Candelaria
  • Heather Chen
  • Walker Christopherson
  • Ilena Dang
  • Téa Driver
  • Connor Ehlers
  • Maysen Flores
  • Jacqueline Gonzalez
  • Ginger Hancey
  • Mark Holmes
  • Stuart Jensen
  • Isaiah Lopez
  • Astrid Martinez
  • Ashton McIntyre
  • Daniela Olvera
  • Brian Ramos
  • Silas Smith
  • Matthew Tarr
  • Lucy Thomas
  • Charles Wilson

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  • Class of 2024
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  • Class of 2022
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    • Offered to WTC Utah???
      Thu, Nov 30 | More Info

      Offered to WTC Utah???

      When:
      Thu, Nov 30

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 1:35PM

    • CEO Mentor Day
      Fri, Dec 1, 9:30AM - 10:30AM | More Info

      CEO Mentor Day

      When:
      Fri, Dec 1, 9:30AM - 10:30AM

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 5:09PM

    • Last Work Day!
      Tue, Dec 5 | More Info

      Last Work Day!

      When:
      Tue, Dec 5

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 9:38AM

    • Granite CEO Site Visit: Beddy's
      Thu, Dec 7, 8:30AM - 9:30AM | More Info

      Granite CEO Site Visit: Beddy's

      When:
      Thu, Dec 7, 8:30AM - 9:30AM

      Where:
      Beddy's, 5491 Hammerfest Dr Ste. 201, South Jordan, UT 84009, USA

      Description:
      Thank you so much for hosting us!  We are looking forward to it again!

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 3:30PM

    • Christmas Breakfast
      Sat, Dec 9, 11:00AM - 12:00PM | More Info

      Christmas Breakfast

      When:
      Sat, Dec 9, 11:00AM - 12:00PM

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 11:36AM

    • Ward Christmas Party
      Sat, Dec 9, 6:00PM - 7:00PM | More Info

      Ward Christmas Party

      When:
      Sat, Dec 9, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Sun, Nov 12, 2023 at 11:35AM

    • Granite CEO Guest Speaker: Dok, Cupbop
      Tue, Dec 12, 9:00AM - 10:15AM | More Info

      Granite CEO Guest Speaker: Dok, Cupbop

      When:
      Tue, Dec 12, 9:00AM - 10:15AM

      Where:
      2500 S. State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Room 303

      Description:
      <p>Dok,</p><p>Thank you so much for being willing to come share yourexpertise with the Granite CEO students! They will be thrilled to hear aboutCupBop and also your time on Shark Tank. The students will each be pitching their own business ideas on January23<sup>rd</sup> for start-up funding so they will be extremely engaged andready to learn from the pro! I will have a student follow up a few days priorto get a bio and answer any questions that you might still have, if that isokay?  (We like to give themopportunities to reach out to business owners to practice talking andnetworking).  I will have that samestudent down at the entrance of the 5<sup>th</sup> story building to greet youand walk you up to the classroom.  If youhave any tech needs, please let me know and we will make sure we haveeverything set up prior to you coming. If you have a PowerPoint or videos, feel free to email them to me.  </p><p> <span>Thanks again and looking forward to meeting you.</span></p><p>Sincerely,</p><p>Erin Paulsen</p><p>801.995.8383</p><p> </p><p>Hereis a little bit of information about the Granite CEO Program in the words ofthe students:</p><p> </p><p>Companybackground</p><p> </p><p>TheGranite CEO program is an immersive business program offered to high schoolseniors in the Granite School District. Designed to provide students withknowledge from every sector of business, the class is taught by the best CEOsand business leaders in the area. We host guest speakers and participate incompany site visits which are scheduled multiple times per week. Additionally,students are tasked with performing many functions of business, such asmarketing, sales, financing, networking, and so forth, by creating both a classand individual company. Ultimately, the CEO program is an entrepreneurialincubator, providing all the necessary resources. The program has operated inseveral states for more than fifteen years, but the Granite CEO program becamethe first in Utah last year. The class of 2024 is composed of 21 young, drivenentrepreneurs prepared to venture into the world of business.</p><p> </p><p>Thisis the “Class Business” that they are currently working on in order to learnthe skills and get funding for their personal businesses:</p><p> </p><p>EventDetails</p><p> </p><p>GraniteCEO is hosting a festive holiday experience named “Santa’s Breakfast, Toys&amp; Holiday Joys” for the whole family. This event will be located in Sandyin the gorgeous Crescent Hall event venue (11020 State St Suite A) and willoccur on December 9th from 9-10:40 a.m. and 11-12:40 p.m. The spacious andluxurious hall comfortably accommodates 140 people per session, allowing forupwards of 280 customers to attend. Customers can buy tickets pre-order ($22per child and $37 per adult) or on our website ($25 per child and $40 peradult). On the first floor, the event offers a catered breakfast for everyone,ensuring the warmest, most inviting morning. On the second floor, there willalso be a variety of activity stations for our younger customers to enjoy.Also, there will be the option to have photos with Santa! All throughout, therewill be a silent auction for those who want to participate. With that, we willensure everyone has a fantastic time - our goal is to create the most festiveand memorable event for all! This event will be the perfect holiday experiencewith all earnings going towards supporting the next generation of entrepreneursin the Granite CEO program<br></p>

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Thu, Nov 16, 2023 at 3:07PM

    • Hip & Humble CEO Site Visit
      Thu, Dec 14, 8:35AM - 9:35AM | More Info

      Hip & Humble CEO Site Visit

      When:
      Thu, Dec 14, 8:35AM - 9:35AM

      Description:
      Thank you so much for being willing to host us again this year!  We are looking forward to it.  You can expect to hear from Jackie, a CEO student, a few days in advance to discuss details, but please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions at all! Erin 801.995.8383

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 3:47PM

    • Guest Speaker Audrey Tran: Roaming Hearts
      Tue, Dec 19, 9:00AM - 10:15AM | More Info

      Guest Speaker Audrey Tran: Roaming Hearts

      When:
      Tue, Dec 19, 9:00AM - 10:15AM

      Where:
      2500 S. State Street Room 303

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Mon, Nov 13, 2023 at 9:37AM

    • Downeast CEO Site Tour
      Thu, Dec 21, 8:30AM - 9:30AM | More Info

      Downeast CEO Site Tour

      When:
      Thu, Dec 21, 8:30AM - 9:30AM

      Where:
      Downeast Millcreek Store 3300 South 2300 East

      Description:
      Rich, Thank you so much for hosting us!  You can expect to hear from Maysen a few days before our visit to arrange details, but feel free to reach out to me with any questions! Thanks, Erin

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 3:49PM

    • Just Ingredients Site Tour
      Thu, Jan 4, 8:40AM - 9:25AM | More Info

      Just Ingredients Site Tour

      When:
      Thu, Jan 4, 8:40AM - 9:25AM

      Where:
      Just Ingredients, 1439 N 1380 W, Orem, UT 84057, USA

      Description:
      Jeff, Thank you so much for hosting us.  You can expect to hear from Ashli, a CEO student, a few days prior to the visit to confirm details, but I will also be watching the 10 day forecast over the break! Excited to see your amazing company! Erin

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 5:30PM

    • CEO-Whitney Childers Guest Speaker
      Tue, Jan 9, 9:00AM - 10:15AM | More Info

      CEO-Whitney Childers Guest Speaker

      When:
      Tue, Jan 9, 9:00AM - 10:15AM

      Where:
      2500 S State St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA

      Description:
      Whitney, Thank you so much for agreeing to share your story with us!  You can expect to hear from Eden, a CEO student, a few days prior to work out details.  If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.  We are looking forward to it! Erin 801-995-8383

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 5:55PM

    • offered to Dan Cook PDQ
      Thu, Jan 11 | More Info

      offered to Dan Cook PDQ

      When:
      Thu, Jan 11

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 4:33PM

    • CEO Mentor Day
      Fri, Jan 12, 9:30AM - 10:30AM | More Info

      CEO Mentor Day

      When:
      Fri, Jan 12, 9:30AM - 10:30AM

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 10:40AM

    • Win Jeanfreau CEO Guest Speaker
      Tue, Jan 16, 9:00AM - 10:15AM | More Info

      Win Jeanfreau CEO Guest Speaker

      When:
      Tue, Jan 16, 9:00AM - 10:15AM

      Where:
      2500 S State St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA

      Description:
      Win, Thank you so much for the presentation today!  Would January 16th from 9-10:15 am be a good day for you to come work numbers with the kids?  The 23rd is the Shark Tank Event. Please let me know! Thanks, Erin

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Thu, Nov 30, 2023 at 11:24AM

    • Shark Tank!
      Tue, Jan 23 | More Info

      Shark Tank!

      When:
      Tue, Jan 23

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 4:49PM

    • Offered to Seth for WTC Utah
      Thu, Jan 25 | More Info

      Offered to Seth for WTC Utah

      When:
      Thu, Jan 25

      Calendar:
      Last Updated: Tue, Nov 28, 2023 at 4:49PM

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