We're new to blogging, so those that don't know what we do, Big Brothers Big Sisters provides friends and positive role models to children who do not have them. These incredible men and women offer encouragement, guidance, advice and inspiration without judgment. They change children's lives each day.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank them all. And especially our 2011 Business Mentors who have given 15 Harvey High School students an insight into what it takes to start, operate and succeed in developing a business. This year's Business Mentors are: Marcia Winfield, owner of California Imports; Angelo Cicconetti of the Lubrizol Corporation; Gladys Benitez-Reilly of Viva Spanish Language Programs; Tony Brooks, owner of Terkk's Computer Service; Barry Deming, owner of Deming Enterprises; David Fryauff, with First Select; Tony Gagliardi, with STP Products; John Shiffler, owner of Shiffler Equipment; Scott Sofer, owner of Baron Hydraulics and Bickford Flavors; Tom Szabo, owner of A Thomas Image; and Pam Trivisonno, owner of Trivisonno CPA, Inc.
With the help of her Business Mentors Marcia Winfield, Angelo Cicconetti and Scott Sofer, Harvey High Junior Samarie Gaston, placed first in the Cleveland E City-wide business plan competition earlier this month earning her the right to compete in the national competition to be held in New York City in October!
For more information about becoming a mentor or enrolling a child in a Big Brothers Big Sisters program, log onto http://www.bbbsneo.org/ or call 440-352-2526.
