Five Entrepreneurs Advance to the Finals of the Fayette County Pitch Contest

Final round set for November 18 at Starr’s Mill High School Auditorium

Innovation was alive and well in Fayette County as fifteen local entrepreneurs took the stage for the preliminary round of the Fayette County Pitch Contest. Hosted by the Fayette Chamber of Commerce, Launch Fayette, and Jason Hunter Design, and sponsored by Georgia Power, the event highlighted the creativity, determination, and talent driving Fayette’s growing business community.

After an inspiring evening of presentations, five finalists emerged and will move on to compete in the Final Round on Tuesday, November 18, at 5:00 PM at the Starr’s Mill High School Auditorium. The finalists represent a dynamic cross-section of Fayette’s entrepreneurial landscape:

• Brandon McCarden – Fit Locker, a fitness and training concept helping clients achieve peak performance through personalized regimens.
• Matthew C. James – TravelReadyPets, Inc., simplifying travel for pet owners with innovative solutions for comfort and convenience.
• Bridgitt Robertson – Beyond the Page, an educational and storytelling platform inspiring creativity and literacy.
• Tameka O’Neal – From Scratch Commissary Kitchen, offering a collaborative kitchen space for local food entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.
• Ashleigh Pearson – Avec Noelle LLC, a lifestyle and events brand curating elegant experiences and home décor.

These five visionaries will present again before a panel of three local business leaders during the finals, competing for prizes designed to help elevate their ventures to the next level.

The Fayette County Pitch Contest is made possible by generous support from Joy Event Rentals, Road Ready Productions, and Thrivr Productions.

To learn more or RSVP for the final event, visit StartUpFayette.org.