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2016 – The Great Social Enterprise Pitch

After more than 21 weeks of competition as well as a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign and live pitch, the winners of the 2016 Great Social Enterprise Pitch have been announced!

2016 Winners

First Place
MELANIN ESSENTIALS
$7,500 cash prize and $11,345 in pro-bono services
Second Place
BOOTCAMP 900
$5,000 cash prize and $6,775 in pro-bono services
Third Place
5 LOAVES FOOD CO
$2,500 cash prize and $3,075 in pro-bono services
Fourth Place
SOPHIE STARTGAZER BOUTIQUE
$1,000 cash prize and $1,775 in pro-bono services
Fifth Place
WIN WORKPLACE SOLUTION
$500 cash prize and $425 in pro-bono services

Live Pitch Recap

It’s A Wrap!

The 2016 Great Social Enterprise Pitch ended with a bang! After a life-time of dreaming, 4 months of intense training and business model development, 3 weeks of crowdfunding, and countless hours spent perfecting their pitches, the five finalists pitched their social enterprise ideas to a prestigious panel of judges at a sold-out Ware Center in…

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The Participants

BENCH MARK B-FIT
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Empowering and training at-risk youth to become personal trainers.

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BOOTCAMP 900
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Fitness and Wellness center focusing on improving the health of low income communities while providing high quality employment opportunities.

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EBENEZER WHOLISTIC FOODS
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Lancaster’s Very Own Raw Vegan Food Company that Inspires People to Eat Heathier and Live Better

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LUSH BAZAAR
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Fashion that inspires and empowers.

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MELANIN ESSENTIALS
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Ethically-produced personal care and beauty products for women of color.

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SoberBars
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Promoting sobriety in the community through entertainment.

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SOPHIE STARGAZER BOUTIQUE
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Ethically-made fashion & gifts for the stylish woman.

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WIN WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS
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Workplace Solutions for Breastfeeding Mothers

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5 LOAVES FOOD COMPANY
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Supplying healthy, local food for early childcare facilities.

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Judges

Carlos Graupera, CEO
Spanish American Civic Association
Jennie Groff, Co-founder & Co-Owner
The Stroopie Company
Robert Krasne, Publisher
LNP
Willonda McCloud, Executive Director
Brightside Opportunities Center
Crystal Weaver, Founder & Co-Owner
Prince Street Café & Passenger Coffee

Featured Speaker

Matt Stinchcomb, Executive Director of the Good Work Institute (previously known as Etsy.org). Prior to this, he was the VP, Values, and Impact at Etsy.com. In that role, he oversaw the stewardship of the company’s mission, and work to give all employees the means and the desire to maximize the benefit their work has on people and the planet. In 2013, he was named as one of the Purpose Economy 100. In 2016, Matt was selected as a BALLE Local Economy Fellow. Matt also serves on the Board of Directors for the Schumacher Center for New Economics, the Center for a New American Dream, and Naropa University. He is a graduate of Oberlin College and lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and two sons.

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Sponsors

Rodgers and Associates
Triode Media Group LTD
PNC Bank
Graybill Processing, Inc
Blakinger | Thomas Law Firm
EGStoltzfus
Gibbel Kraybill & Hess, LLP
AMERIgreen Energy
Waller Tax Financial Services
High Industries
McKonly & Asbury
One2One
Reinsel Kuntz Lesher
Simon & Lever
Tomato House
Kinectiv
Katopa
PhotOle Photography
MyPro Multi-services
Lehman Insurance Agency, Inc
360Lancaster.com
Health Chiropractic
Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz
The Candy Factory
Melissa Engle Photography
Shop Lancaster
Summer Crow Photos
White Oak
Master’s Advisors
Tyler Naples Photography

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.