What is FLEX?
The Foundational Leadership & Entrepreneurial X-Perience (FLEX) gives high school students the opportunity to start real businesses, develop leadership skills, and connect with mentors from their local community.
Through three exciting rounds of competition, students:
Launch and grow REAL businesses
Attend workshops with business professionals
Pitch ideas "Shark Tank"-style to local judges
Compete for up $5,000 to grow your business
Local winners advance to the Georgia FLEX State Finals to compete for the State Champion title and significant prize funding.
Ready to find out more?
Visit the Georgia FLEX website to learn more about the structure and impact of this program.
Important Dates
Congratulations to our Top 10 Student Businesses!
Ten student businesses representing Creekside Christian Academy and various schools in the Henry County School System have advanced to Round 2 of our competition!
Next, our students will continue to operate their business through February 2026, attending workshops and events to expand their entrepreneurial knowledge and network.
Aerial Worx
Charmed by Coriyah
Dough Beauty
Maestro
Muscle Metrix
Pocket Pals
Somo Treatz
Sweets by Reneé
The Luxe Bow
Your Body is a Temple
Student Resources
How to Get Involved - Community
FLEX is powered by partnerships with the business and education community. Here's how you can help:
- Mentor - Guide students as they build their businesses.
- Judge - Serve on a panel for business plan and pitch competitions.
- Sponsor - Support the program financially and invest in student success.
- Spread the Word - Share FLEX with schools, businesses, and community groups.
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners!
FLEX in Henry County is a Henry County Chamber Education Foundation Program. All donations made towards Education Foundation Programs are tax deductible.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities or other questions regarding FLEX, please reach out to Trinity Archer at tarcher@henrycounty.com.