Today our students, along with Shelby County CEO, visited G L Beaumont Lumber Co. in Ramsey, IL — a family-owned sawmill that produces lumber, mulch, and wood chips for the forestry industry. Students got a firsthand look at how logs are transformed into useful products and what it takes to keep a successful operation running.

Key Takeaways:
🪵 Don’t overwhelm yourself — it’s okay to take a step back.
🔄 Be ready to pivot when things don’t go as planned.
💰 To make big money, you have to know how to solve big problems.
🤝 Treat employees and customers the way you want to be treated and create a positive work environment.

Huge thanks to G L Beaumont Lumber Co. for welcoming us!