PEEVEY ACCEPTED INTO PRESTIGIOUS SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE REALTORS
Jim Peevey, founding partner of Reid Peevey Company, has successfully been inducted into the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR). It is a highly respected PEEVEY organization, with only 3,200 members worldwide, spanning 36 countries. To be considered for SIOR membership, nominees must meet very strict requirements in terms of transactions, among other things. Currently, only two Waco-area professionals have been inducted into SIOR. SIOR’s are members of a very strong, well-connected network. Having two locally means expanded interest in the Greater Waco area. n
LEMONADE DAY 2019
Lemonade Day 2019 was held on May 4, 2019. Nearly 200 young Waco entrepreneurs had the opportunity to see what it is really like to create and operate a business. Participants were given tools to help them understand important business tactics, such as formulating a budget and serving customers. There were 30 lemonade stands stationed throughout the Waco area including one stand run by Rapoport Academy’s 4th grade STEM class. Nathan Embry, city director of Lemonade Day Waco, said the highest grossing lemonade stand posting results earned $428 with a profit of $339. All participants were encouraged to donate their earnings to local charities or non-profits. Find out how you can get involved next year at www.lemonadeday.org/waco. n
YOU’VE TAUGHT THEM WELL AND SO CAN WE. Texas has a lot of great jobs available. Problem is, there aren’t enough skilled workers to go around. At TSTC, we’re in the business of training Texans and placing them in great-paying jobs. Learn more at: tstc.edu
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