The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce announced the Top 10 finalists selected to advance to Round 2 of the Chattooga FLEX Program, a local entrepreneurial development initiative that helps students build, strengthen, and launch their own businesses.
The FLEX Program—part of the statewide Georgia FLEX competition—guides young entrepreneurs through hands-on training in finance, marketing, leadership, and real-world business operations. Students participate in workshops, receive mentorship, and ultimately compete for top honors at the annual FLEXPO, scheduled this year for February 4, 2026.
Program organizers say the 2025–2026 Chattooga FLEX class has shown an exceptional level of creativity and commitment.
“Chattooga FLEX has its Top 10!” the Chamber announced, celebrating the students who will move on to the next round.
These finalists will now complete two new workshops—Finance and Marketing—and take part in a special entrepreneurship field trip to Atlanta. After completing the next phase of training, they will compete in the in-person judging round at the FLEXPO event.
Top 10 Chattooga FLEX Finalists (in no particular order)
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Greener Pastures Ag Solutions – Zeb Brewer
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Red Thread – Hannah Reynolds
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Blessed Braids – Olivia McKinney
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Crowe Software Solutions – Fletcher Crowe
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QualiCare Pets – Isabella Mason
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Country Creations – Ryder Harris
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Pieces by Payton – Payton Weaver
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Beyo – Beydaly Gabriel-Diaz
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Baking Our Stories – Tayde Diaz Puac, Haileigh Vaughn, and Sara Yan
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Tate & Tot Metalwork – Riley Lail
The Chamber says more updates and student business profiles will be shared in the coming weeks. A dedicated Chattooga FLEX webpage and social media channels are currently in development to highlight local student entrepreneurs and track their progress in the Georgia FLEX Competition.
Residents can follow statewide FLEX news at the official page: https://www.facebook.com/georgiaflexcompetition
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