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'Bite of Reality' Financial Literacy Event on March 9th

Karen Mullins • Mar 14, 2023

Bite of Reality - March 9th at Marion High School

Networking with MHS students on a new financial literacy event!

Members of the Chamber sat down with MHS business class students for a 'Bite of Realty' financial literacy event on March 9th! Students were given a career and monthly income - and then worked with business volunteers at various stations including housing, transportation, childcare, food and much more!


We enjoyed working with the MHS students and are excited to expand the program next year!  Thank you to SIU Credit Union for the 'Bite of Reality' program, Marion High School FBLA advisors, MHS school administration for hosting us, and to everyone who took part!


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