1. Debbie:
Introduction

2. Our Mission
The Bloomington Future Leaders Program is a joint effort between Bloomington Public Schools and the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. This program provides opportunities for Chamber members and students at local high schools to build relationships with each other and gain insight into different aspects of the businesses of Bloomington and the south metro area.
Kim:
Thank you, Debbie.
We are thrilled to be here today to share with you the great work that we’ve been doing for some students in the business curriculum at Jefferson and Kennedy high school. First of all though, I’d like to thank the school board and Les Fujitake for supporting the Chamber of Commerce and the Bloomington Future leaders program. We believe we are making a difference in students’ lives and we couldn’t do it without the district’s support.
Our mission is to provide opportunities for Chamber members and students at the high schools to build meaningful relationships with each other and gain insight into different aspects of the businesses of Bloomington and the south metro area.

3. Our Steering Committee
Kim Hansen, Bloomington Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer Anderson, LLS, MN Chapter
Andrew Avila, The Westin Edina Galleria
Debbie Belfry, Bloomington Public Schools
Bruce Decknadel, Choice Auto Rental
Dan Gasner, Kennedy Business Teacher
Chris Guarnera, Sunrise Banks
Meghan Johnson, Thrivent Financial
Cheryl Martin, Bloomington Public Schools
Brian McCartan, Academy of Holy Angels
Kevin Mendel, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Adam Philipich, AXA Advisors
Eric Roesler, Jefferson Business Teacher
Kim:
I’d like to recognize the great team of folks that I work with on this program. Our Bloomington Future Leaders Committee is are some of the most caring and dedicated people I have worked with. They truly are committed to our mission of the program. Not everyone could be here today, but if you are please stand up when I call your name.
Jennifer Anderson, LLS, MN Chapter
Andrew Avila, The Westin Edina Galleria
Debbie Belfry, Bloomington Public Schools
Bruce Decknadel, Choice Auto Rental
Dan Gasner, Kennedy Business Teacher
Chris Guarnera, Sunrise Banks
Meghan Johnson, Thrivent Financial
Cheryl Martin, Bloomington Public Schools
Brian McCartan, Academy of Holy Angels
Kevin Mendel, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Adam Philipich, AXA Advisors
Eric Roesler, Jefferson Business Teacher

4. Our Sponsors
Kim:
I would also like to acknowledge the sponsors of our program. Without their support, we would not be able to offer quality opportunities for these students.
Mall of America
CenterPoint Energy
Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington
Holiday Inn Bloomington Airport South
Bloomington Public Schools

5. Our Fast Facts Over 200 Students served 39 Businesses involved
15 Repeat volunteers
125 Hours of staff time
330 Hours of steering committee time
$18,000 Sponsorship and donations
$7,500 BCC Scholarship Fund
Kim:
Here are a few of our highlights from this past school year:
Over 200 Students served
39 Businesses involved
15 Repeat volunteers
125 Hours of staff time
330 Hours of steering committee time
$18,000 Sponsorship and donations
$7,500 BCC Scholarship Fund
And now I would like to bring up the teachers who work closely with the kids on a daily basis, Dan Gasner from Kennedy High School and Eric Roesler from Jefferson High School.

6. Fall Experiential Learning Opportunities
Bloomington Future Leaders Kick-off
Introduce students to the Bloomington Chamber of
Commerce and the Future Leaders program
Fall Business Conference
Networking with Stevie Ray: Working the Room
Dan/Eric speaking

7. Winter Experiential Learning Opportunities
Jefferson Career Day
Making Positive First Impressions in Business
The Ins and Outs of Scholarship Applications Educational sessions for business students at Kennedy High School and Jefferson High School
Winter Business Conference
Adversity / Diversity / Ethics
Dan/Eric speaking

8. Spring Experiential Learning Opportunities
Future Leaders Scholarship Process & Awards
Mock Interviews
Jefferson High School
Dan/Eric speaking

9. Spring Experiential Learning Opportunities
THANK YOU TO OUR HOST
Spotlight Speaker Series
The Career Spotlight Speaker program was created to give students an opportunity to learn from and network with industry professionals in their career area of interest. Students are invited to the program via based on their Personal Growth Plan “careers of interest”. 
Matt Gregg, The Nerdery (Programming & Information Technology)
Bick Smith, Cybick Productions (Video and Television Production)
Sarah Townes, Mall of America (Business & Marketing)
Aaron Paul / Kris Boomer, Bloomington Police Dept (Law & Public Safety)
Michael Grage, HGA Architecture / Engineering (Architecture & Construction)
Darlene Spiegelberg, Fairview Southdale Hospital (Healthcare)
Jefferson – 159 students participated
Kennedy – 91 students participated
Cheryl speaking

10. Future Leaders Impact – Students
“Thanks to BFL I have started a solid network of people to call upon in various parts of the business community.”
“I am going to take every chance that I can get, and I won’t just stand by and let good opportunities pass by again. In the past, I’ve been too scared to take some opportunities, but now I am trying harder to not let fear hold me back.”
“The takeaway about living every day is important to me, as it encourages me to always make the most of even bad days.”
“I will remember these things in the future because they are ideas that you can try to incorporate into your life and inspire you to make the most of opportunities that you are in, which lead you to new experiences.”
Dan/Eric speaking

11. Future Leaders Impact – Chamber Members
“Inspired youth and their level of engagement”
“Seeing that the next generation will be in good hands”
“Our future is our youth and I'm confident in their abilities”
“… there is so much potential in the youth today.”
Adam speaking

12. Future Leaders Impact Congratulations to our Scholarship Winners
Jhenna Becker, Jefferson High School
Graham Hawton, Kennedy High School
Jasmine Jackson, Jefferson High School
Emily Jorschumb, Jefferson High School
Max Leung, Jefferson High School
Grant Mendel, Kennedy High School
Matthew Pedersen, Kennedy High School
Adam speaking

13. Future Leaders Impact
Adam speaking

14. Thank you!