The Clinton County CEO students are ready to display their individual businesses to the community.
The 2026 Clinton County CEO trade show is 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 10, at a new location — St. Rose Development Club. The trade show had previously been at Hidden Lake Winery in Aviston.
There will be 13 high school seniors showcasing their individual businesses.
Dalton Baker is a Central Community High School senior. His business is Magna- Mount, which believes in giving people real control over how they set up their space, one mount at a time. The universal ball-swivel mounting system is designed to make everyday tasks easier, cleaner and more flexible. MagnaMount allows people to place phones, lights, cameras, décor, and small devices exactly where they want them, without damage, tools or hassle.
Landon Baker is a senior at Central Community High School and his business is ElastaCup. He created a universal silicone cupholder insert that flexes and grips to hold drinks steady while driving. The soft, durable materials and smart ribbed design help make every ride smoother.
William (Jackson) Bridges is a senior at Wesclin High School and his business is Armor Athletics. It is a Christ centered business that makes Christian athletic gear. Bridges will start by making shirts and heat pressing designs on the shirts. More inventory such as socks, hats, headbands and bags will be added later.
Lily Cain is a senior at Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School and her business is The Pink Apron. They specialize in handcrafted, made-to-order sweet treats. For those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities, the Pink Apron offers a gluten free alternative to every item on the menu.
Cole Davis is a senior at Central Community High School and his business is Ethos Training. It is a performance coaching brand dedicated to helping athletes and driven individuals become stronger, faster, more explosive and more confident through structured, results based training. The training system is designed to create measurable progress through a combination of strength training, speed and power development, athletic movement and consistent accountability.
Davis took third place in the CEO business pitch competition on March 12 at Kaskaskia College Trenton Center.
Shelby Hagen is a senior at Central Community High School and her business is Hagen Design Co. It is a woman-owned branding and marketing studio dedicated to helping small businesses and creators build polished, cohesive brands without the stress of managing marketing on their own. It specializes in custom logo design, social media content, and marketing visuals that show each client's unique vision.
Aidan Huegen is a Central Community High School senior. His business is MVP Treats, which delivers premium, single-ingredient freeze-dried chicken livers, hearts, and feet, along with baked dog biscuits crafted for owners who refuse to compromise on quality. The products contain no additives, no artificial flavors, and no hidden flavors.
Huegen took second place in the business pitch competition.
Leyla Linder is a senior at Central Community High School and her business is Between the Covers. It is a blind reading experience where someone picks the genre and the rest is a mystery. There are multiple options of pre-loved or brand new books, or pick one up for kids.
Linder took first place in the business pitch competition.
Aden Prince is a Wesclin High School senior. His business Principle Robotics is focused on making STEM education simple, accessible and engaging. Using simplified circuits and plug and play wiring, any child could build their own robot.
Gracie Schnitker is a senior at Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School and her business is The Paper Pick-Me-Up. She specializes in custom cards, focused on creating meaningful designs that make every message feel personal and memorable. Each card is made to help people share kindness, appreciation, and love with people who matter the most. Customers are able to personalize their message so every card feels unique and intentional. The goal of the business is to help strengthen relationships, friendships and connections through thoughtful messages.
William Waggoner is a Wesclin High School senior and his business is Breathe, which is a streetwear clothing brand that allows people to be comfortable and confident in their own skin. The product line will start with shirts and will expand into hoodies, half zips and full zips.
Hailey Weathers is a senior at Mater Dei Catholic High School and her business is Handcrafted Hues. It is dedicated to designing and painting custom banners that bring life's most meaningful moments to center stage. Handcrafted Hues creates personalized works of art that reflect each customer's unique story and style.
Ashtyn Wheeler is a senior at Mater Dei Catholic High School and her business is Framed. She creates stylish, magnetic picture frames designed to help display special memories without adding clutter or damaging walls. Wheeler's goal is to allow memories to be seen and not hidden away or covered by messy magnets.
Wheeler placed fourth in the business pitch competition and earned a booth choice for the trade show.
