On January 24, 2024, the FBLA and Mr Kenow’s marketing class took a trip to the Federal Reserve Bank located in St. Louis. The Federal Reserve banks all around the world ensure that the overall economy of the United States stays positive for businesses, families, and communities. The Federal Reserve is the central banking system of the United States and is responsible for the printing of money and other monetary transactions. This trip benefited both FBLA and the marketing class. It gave both groups ample opportunity to use what they had learned through Mr. Kenow.
FBLA’s president Bella Welch, as well as their secretary and treasurer, went on this trip. Not only did the people in the office get to go, but a third of the entire FBLA went additionally. The members got to learn about the inflation and deflation of our country, along with why it happens. Another thing that they went to learn was about the debt of our country: why we are in debt, where it came from, and how much we owe each country or individual. President Bella Welch stated, ”I think Mr. Kenow made a great decision to take our club and his marketing class to the Federal Reserve. It was a great opportunity for all of us.” Overall, the people who went on this trip learned all about their money and benefited immensely from Mr. Kenow’s teachings.
