Bond County CEO

08/26/2026

Something as simple as developing a great handshake makes a difference!

CEO students meet a LOT of people. From networking events to business visits to guest speakers, we interact with hundred of people throughout the academic year.

Our CEO Facilitator Jes Adam teaches the foundations of making a great first impression in several ways. Yet, the most infamous test comes when students are blindfolded and rate their peers handshaking skills.

Blind feedback is more meaningful and useful as our students refine their skills and prepare for the year ahead.

08/25/2026

Big thanks to today’s special guest Randy Alderman, Vice President of Marketing for Bradford National Bank, for join class this morning!

Randy shared his tips of developing a brand and marketing plan, the unique history and current positioning of Bradford National Bank, and the importance of community support and involvement.

Randy and BNB have been long time supports of Bond County CEO. We’re grateful for your support!

08/24/2026

Meet the Bond County CEO Class of 2027!

Fourteen students. Two high schools. Eight seniors. Six juniors. And one year that will ask each of them to do things they’ve never done before.

These students have chosen to start their mornings early, step outside their comfort zones, and learn about business in a way that can’t happen from behind a desk.

Throughout the year, they’ll meet and learn from local business and community leaders, visit businesses throughout Bond County, work together as a team, build their professional networks, and gain firsthand experience in entrepreneurship, leadership, communication, finance and the many moving pieces that make a business work.

Eventually, each student will take what they’ve learned and build a business of their own, culminating in our Spring Trade Show.

There will be plenty of challenges along the way. That’s part of CEO.

Our job isn’t simply to teach these 14 students about business. It’s to give them opportunities to practice it, to become more confident walking into a room, asking good questions, making connections, solving problems and discovering what they’re capable of.

We’re very excited to introduce the Bond County CEO Class of 2027. You’ll be seeing a lot more of them this year.

Photo by Walker Photography

08/14/2026

A little something just for our CEO alumni 🧡

Watch the film, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and leave a comment for your chance to win a Frost Buddy! The winner will be announced on socials on August 21 and notified by email.

Here's the link to watch: https://youtu.be/5aeQVFNgDB4?si=KxtL8h7XqKlur4sr

06/10/2026

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Drop a comment with how many bags you’d like, and I’ll get your order started. Thank you for all the support!💜🐶

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05/17/2026

Congratulations to our Bond County CEO class of 2026 on their graduation today!

You have the skills, tools, and mindsets to change the world and create whatever you dream.

We’re incredibly proud of you all!

05/07/2026

This week included the last day of class for the 2026 Class of Bond County CEO!

Penelope was the only available student for the last day of class. To celebrate and talk about the future, Jes and Penelope had a “casual day” and enjoyed breakfast at Greenville’s iconic Corner Cafe.

Throughout the year, they have visited many Bond County businesses, learned from the guidance of many of Body County’s community leaders and business owners, cultivated professional relationships with their volunteer mentors, worked together and independently to create and develop businesses that can dramatically change their lives.

Penelope, Taylor, and Dominic, we are so very proud of you and the work you have done. We hope this transformative experience stays with you throughout your lives as you graduate and start your life’s next chapter.

05/03/2026

THANK YOU to all who joined us at our annual Trade Show last week! Your support means everything to these exceptional students!

Thank you to The Milk House, Montgomery CEO, and Fayette County CEO for making the day extra special!

04/29/2026

Thank you Wgel Radio!!

The Bond County CEO program’s annual trade show is this Wednesday, April 29, from 5 to 8 PM at the Milk House in Greenville. Students from the program participated recently in the Fayette County CEO trade show and will join the Montgomery County students at theirs next week. Those students, from F...

04/29/2026

The clock is ticking! See you at The Milk House on Wednesday (4/29) from 5-8 pm for our annual Trade Show. We’ll be showcasing our students’ businesses!

Students from Montgomery CEO AND Fayette County CEO will be there too!