REV Birmingham’s Big Pitch Winners and live kick-off coverage
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2016 winners of THE BIG PITCH, presented by PNC are:
$5,000 People’s Choice: Domestique Coffee
$5,000 2nd Place: Party Boutique Kids
$15,000 grand prize: Tropicaleo!
Bham Now’s Vicky Lewis joined the crowds at Thomas Jefferson Towers this afternoon to hear THE BIG PITCH, presentations. Ten finalists participated in a business boot camp to prepare their pitch in front of judges,investors, and a live audience. Catch the kick-off of todays event.
According to Rev’s website, 2016 BIG PITCH finalists were:
Organically Yours/Antionette Neeley: Locally-based organic baked goods company looking to open a café and production
kitchen in Historic East Lake
Party Boutique Kids/Danielle Hines: Tailored, uniquely-themed kids’ entertainment parties
Studio Steel/Elle Nelson: Pole fitness studio focused on having fun, getting fit, and discovering your strengths and designed for a diverse adult demographics
Wholesome Soda/ Eric Holsomback: Local, hand-crafted soda made with natural ingredients and a hint of sweetness
Tropicaleo/Gabriel Marrero: A fresh, casual culinary experience that will bring Puerto Rican island food and island mood to the Magic City
Pure Imagine Candy Shoppe/Jerethia Blake: Mobile candy shop with custom candy options and unique charm
Kinetiq Movement/ Matthew Hamilton: Local obstacle park and indoor challenge facility for adventurous athletes young and old
Domestique Coffee/ Nathan Pocus: A nitro cold brew coffee experience using fair-trade Haitian-sourced coffee beans
Rainy Day/ Saramia Arenas: A handmade retail collective focused on fostering creativity and supporting local makers
Left Hand Soap Co./Soapy Jones: High-quality, all-natural soap and skincare products with locally-sourced ingredients
Congratulations to all!
