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• Students in Debbie Wilson’s business management program at the Limestone County Career Technical Center recently celebrated American Enterprise Day with a field trip to the downtown square in Athens. The day was spent speaking to business owners and learning about the responsibilities of owning and operating a business. Owners emphasized this year’s holiday theme — “Shop Downtown First” — and the importance of having a solid business plan, great communication skills, and top notch customer service skills.

  

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December 19, 2011

Local FBLA students celebrate American Enterprise Day

Anonymous The News Courier The News Courier Mon Dec 19, 2011, 10:30 AM CST

ATHENS —  

Students in Debbie Wilson’s business management program at the Limestone County Career Technical Center recently celebrated American Enterprise Day with a field trip to the downtown square in Athens. The day was spent speaking to business owners and learning about the responsibilities of owning and operating a business.  

Owners emphasized this year’s holiday theme — “Shop Downtown First” — and the importance of having a solid business plan, great communication skills, and top notch customer service skills.

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