PIKE COUNTY, Ill. — The Pike County CEO Program is an entrepreneurial leadership program for Pike County high school students. The 1st Annual Regional Pitch Contest was held in at The Crossing Church in Mt Sterling, Illinois on Wednesday, March 29.

Each contest gave a 30 second pitch where they were able to promote the individual businesses they created.

Pike County, Illinois CEO students Skylar Bainter (Modern Creations), Alyssa Koeller (Boho Bazaar) and Paige Wombles (Dainty Designs) competed in the inaugural CEO Regional Pitch competition.

Alyssa Koeller brought home the first place prize with her resin decor jewelry trays.