Youth Entrepreneurs Turn Creativity Into Cash | Parkersburg News

Parkersburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 19, 2026 · 1m

Young entrepreneurs Ady Matheny and Colton Fleak lit up the Wood County 4-H and FFA Youth Business Fair with handmade jewelry and jaw-dropping 3D-printed art—proving that big ideas and big sales can start small. Ady’s fishing-lure-inspired crafts thrived on personal connection, while Colton’s colorful, oversized prints drew crowds with tech-powered creativity. Both are already planning their next moves—Ady eyeing nationwide shipping, Colton promising even bigger creations next year. This hands-on biz bootcamp is building more than profits—it’s building future leaders, one sale at a time…