We’ve Moved! BestPrep Open House April 28th
As BestPrep continues to grow, we’ve added new staff and outgrown our old office. Stop by our Open House on Thursday, April 28th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
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Annual Luncheon Speaker Announced!
As the school year comes to a close, BestPrep will recognize our outstanding educators and volunteers at the 2016 Annual Luncheon. This event brings together students, teachers, volunteers, and representatives from the corporate community to celebrate the success of the school year. We are honored to have the Chairman and CEO of Cargill, David MacLennan, […]
Story 11 – The Power of Possible
This story comes from Tony Neuman, Marketing Communications Manager at Cargill: One of the most powerful and engaging experiences in my career began at a meeting in 2010 between Cargill’s volunteer committee and BestPrep. This story demonstrates Power of Possible. Let me explain. Bob Kaitz and Laura Marvin of BestPrep were invited to tell our […]
Fall Winners are in for The Stock Market Game!
On Friday, January 22nd The Stock Market Game (SMG) celebrated the winners of the fall 2015 session. Wells Fargo Advisors, the lead sponsor for SMG, hosted BestPrep and the winning teams over lunch at The Wells Fargo Tower in downtown Minneapolis. Students came from all over the state to be recognized for their astute investing. […]
Volunteers – We Need Your Help This Spring!
This spring is huge for BestPrep! On the afternoons of March 2 and March 3, fifty volunteer speakers are needed to go into College Possible classrooms across the metro to speak with students about Credit Matters using our new, updated materials. On April 12 and April 19 from 9:35am-10:20am, volunteer speakers are needed to visit […]
Teachers: Prom Season Is Approaching
The 100 Deadliest Days for teens on the road – the time between prom and Labor Day – is fast approaching. Teachers can help students prepare to make smart choice while driving by working with BestPrep to schedule an Allstate agent to come to their classroom to present “Insurance Matters”. This free presentation not only covers […]
Applications now accepted for Minnesota Business Venture 2016!
Start planning for summer at Minnesota Business Venture! Registration is now open for students currently in grades 9 – 12. If you know a student who might be interested, please let them know about this can’t-miss opportunity. Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) is a one-week investment that pays dividends for life. MBV participants will: Experience college […]
Birdies for BestPrep a Hole-in-One!
500 guests joined us at the Radisson Blu Mall of America on Saturday, January 30 for our Birdies for BestPrep fundraiser. This annual event raised more than $62,000 for BestPrep’s business, career, and financial literacy programs – a 7% increase over 2015. Attendees enjoyed fun activities including mini golf, a mega putt, money grab, caricature […]