Our Third Monthly E-ship CLub

ON Monday night, the 17th we met at the South Omaha Library for our third monthly E-ship Club.  

It was my favorite one yet! 

Every month just keeps getting better and better. 

Our speaker was Frank Kumor, a long-time Christian businessman in Olde Towne Bellevue.  He spoke on what it takes to be in business in the same location for 33 years.

  He emphasized hard work, diligence, diversifying your skills, above and beyond customer service, loyalty and living within your means. 

The mentor groups after the speaker  discussed real-life business ideas and  each student gave a practical business which they could start right now. 

WE will serve on Sunday, December 14th in downtown Omaha . 

Our next monthly meeting will be on December 15th with Valda Ford as our speaker for our social entrepreneurship  portion of the program. 

The students will focus on philanthropy projects for the month.  

IT is important  for entrepreneurs to give back to the community. 

Fantastic Field Trip to Three Storefronts

Friday the 14th we went to three different types of businesses in Rockbrook. 

1)  Pets R Us, which has been in business for 18 years owned by Dave and Barb as a Corporation, was our first stop.  They had five dogs lying behind the counter.  Do they like animals or what?  Dave gave practical advice on being a long-time business owner. 

2)  Across the street at the Great Harvest Bread Co., which is a franchise,  was the co-owner, Mariann giving us a great overview of the hallmark of their business, great product and great customer service.  They advertise by "bread of mouth!" 

3)  Our third stop was at Laurie's Piano Studio which is a newly opened service business which offers Simply Music, an Australian-developed piano method.  She gave us a first-hand account on how to move a home-based business to a storefront. 

$100.00 for Rachel

The children wanted me to bring a souvenir home for them from TX.

Amanya will get an Emily doll.

Hannah will get TX Bluebonnet seeds.

Christian will get a mouse pad, jelly and chocolates, to share with his dad.

Rachel will get 100 bucks!

Not from me, but from the Entrepreneurship Education Forum's Import-Export Challenge.

You see, she imports jewelry from Peru.

Please see her website below!

www.freewebs.com/everygirlzdream

The Yellow Rose of TExas

I'm off to TX to present at the Entrepreneurship Educators' Forum in Austin.  

The four children recorded their biz testimonies. 

Christian was to the point, but the girls were very chatty.   Very cute.   :) 

Rachel updated our family's website today and did a fantastic job.  

www.freewebs.com/pavpacksales.com

ONE presentation is on penetrating the home school market. 

The second one is on teaching teens entrepreneurship in a community college setting.  

The third one is on raising entrepreneurially-minded children.  

That's my favorite one!  :) 

I'll report on Tuesday.  

Janita, aka Kidz Biz Whiz 

A TIme to Give Thanks

As we reflect on giving thanks this time of year, I want to give thanks for life, the Creator of Life, family, friends, students, and life-changing situations. 

Recently I had the chance to be with my sister in the hospital as she had round six of six chemo treatments.  We had a fabulous slumber party in the hospital in spite of ongoing buzzers, numerous IVs and nurses’ visits, countless blood draws, Mayo doctor checks with their entourage, hospital food, quick-paced laps around the unit, many trips to the bathroom with the IV stand, and a multitude of hours waiting for the IV bags to empty. As I reflect on the deep bond my sister and I have, I can’t help but thank God for the people in my life.  

We never know what each day holds and what is required of us, but we do know that we have choices to make.  We can choose to embrace life and the people in our lives---hug tighter, laugh longer, sing louder, pray more, listen better, be expressive, slow down and spend time with each other...

IN this season of giving thanks, have an attitude of gratitude.  Be thankful for each day and ask what God has planned for you.  Enjoy your families, your friends, your jobs, your life,  as it truly is a gift.  

My sister Janel  didn't choose to have cancer, but she chooses to have a positive attitude and daily appreciates each person God has placed in her life.