CLAY COUNTY CEO TRADE
SHOW 4/15/24 The
entrepreneurial spirit is alive and thriving in Clay County, as evidenced by
the upcoming Clay County CEO Trade Show, set to take place on Wednesday, April
24th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at New Beginnings Church in Flora. This event
promises to be a vibrant celebration of local talent and innovation, featuring
17 individual small businesses offering a diverse range of products and
services. Among
the highlights of the trade show will be custom tee shirts by Logan Atwood at
LA Custom Tees, copycat Crumbl cookies from Miah Ballard at Sweetheart Treats,
and fresh-made bagels from Sammie Craig at Junebug's Bagels. Photography
enthusiasts can look forward to a mini session with Kennedy Crays of Ken's
Creations, while those with a sweet tooth can indulge in a variety of candied
apples from Jackson Farris at Big Red's Candied Apples. Sports
enthusiasts will have much to explore, with softball training and apparel
available from Morgan Hance with 88 Stitches, and hunting hats by Trevor
Johnson at Johnson Apparel. Meanwhile, those seeking academic support can
learn about tutoring services provided by Lucas Kepley at Learn with Lucas. For
individuals interested in personal care and wellness, options abound. Elijah
Luzadder of Restless will be showcasing jogging apparel, Haley Rosch of HP
Bakery will provide diabetic-friendly treats, and Camdyn Tappendorf of
Essential Glow will offer hypoallergenic sugar body scrubs. Other
notable offerings include car air fresheners by Lawson Spicer with Fresh Scents
and permanent jewelry by Olivia Haun with Seven Connect. Additionally,
attendees can explore a self-written devotional book by Paris VanDyke titled
"Grow in Grit," and savor candied and spicy pecans by Alexis VanDyke
with Broad Pecans. Sierra Payne of Burnt Brands will offer custom leather and
wood branding and will be happy to brand items you bring to her. The
Clay County CEO Trade Show presents an opportunity for community members to
support local businesses while discovering unique products and services.
Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to come and explore the
creativity and entrepreneurship that thrives in Clay County. For
more information about the event, please contact Jackie Akers at
facilitator@claycountyilceo.com or Clay County IL CEO on all social media
platforms. On
Wednesdays’ ReVue we’ll talk to 8 of the CEO Students about the showcase.