Randolph County startUP

10/15/2026

👻🎃 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎃👻

Congratulations to our BOO Basket giveaway winner, Tammy Robert Shelton! 🧡 We hope you enjoy all the spooky goodies!

Thank you to everyone who entered and supported startUP! Stay tuned for more exciting things coming your way! ✨

10/13/2026

Don’t forget to enter into our giveaway! Winner will be announced Thursday! 🧡💙

‼️Giveaway closed‼️ Thank you to all who participated!

👻 IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME! 👻

We're getting into the Halloween spirit with a spooky startUP giveaway! 🎃 One lucky winner will receive this Halloween-themed boo basket filled with cozy goodies, sweet treats and a little bit of spooky fun! 🍬

Want to enter?
-Like this post! (The original)
- Comment your favorite business in Randolph County!
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That's it! You'll officially be entered for a chance to win!

Winner will be announced next Thursday, October 15th! Good luck & happy Halloween! 🧡

(Only this account will be contacting the winner! Please be aware of fake account or links trying to scam you)

10/12/2026

startUP students dressing their best at Sparta High School Homecoming! Business partners who also know how to have fun together!!

10/09/2026

On Tuesday, startUP had the opportunity to visit Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. in Chester!

We had the pleasure of meeting with President Tom Welge, who shared valuable insight and advice with us before we headed out for a tour of the factory. 🏭

One piece of advice that really stood out was to never miss a phone call, email, or voicemail. You never know who is trying to reach you or what opportunity that connection could lead to. Something small could turn into a big deal!

One of the coolest parts of the day? Getting to eat fresh marshmallows straight off the production line! 🤤 You’re seriously missing out if you’ve never had a fresh marshmallow!

We also got to see wheat cereal production and follow the process from start to finish, from cooking the wheat to packaging it into boxes. It was so interesting to see everything that happens behind the scenes! 🌾

A huge thank-you to Gilster-Mary Lee and Mr. Welge for welcoming us and sharing your time and knowledge with our class!

10/07/2026

‼️Giveaway closed‼️ Thank you to all who participated!

👻 IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME! 👻

We're getting into the Halloween spirit with a spooky startUP giveaway! 🎃 One lucky winner will receive this Halloween-themed boo basket filled with cozy goodies, sweet treats and a little bit of spooky fun! 🍬

Want to enter?
-Like this post! (The original)
- Comment your favorite business in Randolph County!
- Share this post!

That's it! You'll officially be entered for a chance to win!

Winner will be announced next Thursday, October 15th! Good luck & happy Halloween! 🧡

(Only this account will be contacting the winner! Please be aware of fake account or links trying to scam you)

10/02/2026

No tricks, just a treat! 👻🧡
We’ve got a Halloween surprise coming your way next week! 🎃👀

Stay tuned… 🕸️

09/30/2026

Yesterday, startUP had the opportunity to spend the morning at Complete Technology Solutions in Sparta with Mrs. Kelly Ethington! 🤝

She gave us so much insight into AI and how it may shape the future of the workplace, assist us in our careers, and change the way we work.

We also dove into leadership, communication, and teamwork—and one message that really stuck with us was: “You don’t have to be the ‘leader’ to lead.” 💡

We’re so grateful for opportunities like this that challenge us to think differently, learn from others, and prepare for the future!

09/26/2026

It’s time to meet the Sparta High School students of the startUP Class of 2026–2027! ✨

These students are bringing their ideas, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit to the classroom this year, and we’re excited to have them as part of the startUP family! 💼

Say hello to our Sparta students! 👋

09/25/2026

We’re continuing our introductions to the startUP Class of 2026–2027! ✨

Next up, we’re excited to introduce the students from Red Bud High School IL!
🤝💼 Get to know the students who are part of this year’s class and follow along as we introduce everyone throughout the week!

09/24/2026

Meet the Chester High School students of the startUP Class of 2026–2027! ✨

We’re excited to introduce another group of students who will be learning, creating, and growing together throughout the year! 💼

Give a warm welcome to our Chester students! 🤝