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2015 – The Great Social Enterprise Pitch

The Great Social Enterprise Pitch returned to Lancaster for the second year and concluded with a Shark Tank-style live pitch event showcasing the top five business ideas of the competition. Together, the businesses crowdfunded $42,500 for their business ideas, increasing last year’s crowdfunding total by nearly 200%, and engaged more than 700 individual contributors in their crowdfunding campaigns, more than ever before!

2015 Winners

First Place
THE STROOPIE COMPANY
$5,000 cash prize and $15,470 in pro-bono services
Second Place
MAKE 717
$2,500 cash prize and $12,250 in pro-bono services
Third Place
REVOLUTION
$1,000 cash prize and $8,700 in pro-bono services

Live Pitch Recap

The Stroopie Co. Takes Top Prize

A less than cookie-cutter approach to making cookies wound up winning big Friday night in Lancaster.

The Stroopie Co., which makes traditional Dutch cookies with the help of refugees, took the top prize at the Great Social Enterprise Pitch.

“We are just so absolutely thrilled. All of the ideas were just so phenomenal and to be picked as first is really just big affirmation for our social enterprise idea,” said Jennie Groff, a co-owner of the business. “It feels absolutely amazing.”

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Watch the Recap of the Live Pitch »

The Participants

CREATE KARMA
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Wellness training series to promote health and community.

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LIFE & LEGACIES
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Visual story-telling archive of Lancaster County residents.

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MAKE 717
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A community space for artisans, machinists, and designers.

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NULIFE’S
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Reusing textile waste to create unique clothing and accessories.

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REVOLUTION
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Breaking down employment barriers for women experiencing homelessness.

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THE STROOPIE COMPANY
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A cookie bakery that actively employs refugees.

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FAR FAR AWAY BOOKS
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A mobile book-seller for low-income neighborhoods.

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REDIFY
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Selling fair-wage products to support educational programs for youth.

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Judges

Mandy Cabot, Founder, President & CEO
Dankso
Craig Dalen, B Corps Fellow
B Lab & COO Alfacom Commodities
Srirupa Dasgupta, Founder & Owner
Upohar Ethnic Cuisines
Edward “Champ” Hall, Founder & Owner
Champ’s Barber School
Danene Sorace
Lancaster City Council Representative and entrepreneur

Featured Speaker

Gabriel Mandujano is the CEO and Owner of Wash Cycle Laundry. In addition to running his business, Mr. Mandujano serves on the board of the Sustainable Business Network of Philadelphia, a community of businesses and individuals that envisions a just and sustainable global economy comprised of local “living” economies that enhance community life and natural systems, and promote social justice and economic vitality. Previously, Gabriel served as the Manager of Strategic Alliances for the Center for Sustainable Transport, based in Mexico City, and the Executive Director of the Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation in West Philadelphia. He earned an MPhil in Land Economy from the University of Cambridge, and MSc in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, as well as a BA in Urban Studies and a BS in Real Estate both from the University of Pennsylvania.

Sponsors

Graybill Processing, Inc
Blakinger, Byler, & Thomas P.C.
EGStoltzfus
Gibbel Kraybill & Hess, LLP
AMERIgreen Energy
Waller Tax Financial Services
KKA&L
McKonly & Asbury
Simon & Lever
Tomato House
Kinectiv
MyPro Multi-services
Lehman Insurance Agency, Inc
360Lancaster.com
Health Chiropractic
The Candy Factory
Melissa Engle Photography
Shop Lancaster
Summer Crow Photos
Master’s Advisors
Susquehanna Sustainable Business Network
Social Enterprise Institute (Elizabethtown College)
Everence Federal Credit Union
PhotoOle Photography
Rhoads Energy Corporation

The Great Social Enterprise Pitch is Made Possible By

Rodgers and Associates Assets Lancaster County Community Foundation

Questions? Contact ASSETS by emailing pitch@assetsPA.org or calling 717-393-6089.