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Top 10 Finalists
Arbor Furniture
Arbor Furniture is a subscription-based custom furniture company that aims to foster long-term relationships with customers. The company plans to involve customers in the building process to enhance their appreciation of craftsmanship, making high-quality, handmade furniture accessible through a subscription model.
Click here to watch Arbor Furniture's Top 25 pitch video.
Bloomington Greens
Bloomington Greens is a sustainable urban agriculture and grocery store concept that addresses food deserts in Bloomington. It establishes urban farms using innovative techniques like vertical farming and aquaponics to produce fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs year-round. The brick-and-mortar grocery store offers locally sourced produce and essential items, promoting sustainability and supporting the local economy.
Click here to watch Bloomington Green's Top 25 pitch video.
Coastal Coolers
Coastal Coolers offers a variety of fresh, fun, and photogenic drinks, including unique lemonade flavors. The business, initially a mobile stand, seeks to establish a brick-and-mortar location to serve as a community gathering spot with a beach-inspired atmosphere.
Click here to watch Coastal Cooler's Top 25 pitch video.
Disinvested Youth Gaming Initiative
Aimed at creating a tech hub and gaming lounge for youth, DYGI plans to collaborate with local businesses to host events and offer educational opportunities in technology. This initiative targets the growing interest in gaming among Gen Z and Millennials, providing a community space for both recreational and competitive gaming.
Click here to watch DYGI's Top 25 pitch video.
Indoor Dog Fitness
This is a health club for dogs and their owners, offering exercise areas and activities to keep pets fit, especially during extreme weather. This innovative concept targets the growing pet care market, providing a unique space for dog owners to bond with their pets while ensuring their fitness.
Click here to watch Indoor Dog Fitness's Top 25 pitch video.
Kalsoni
Kalsoni is a startup focused on empowering Muslim women and girls through culturally sensitive activewear and wellness initiatives. The business integrates community engagement and support for women’s health, making it a mission-driven brand with a social impact.
Click here to watch Kalsoni's Top 25 pitch video.
Nunaa
This takeout and reservation-based restaurant will offer authentic West African cuisine. The restaurant aims to fill the gap in West African food representation in Bloomington, catering to both immigrants seeking familiar tastes and new customers eager to try traditional dishes.
Click here to watch Nunaa's Top 25 pitch video.
Scramblin' Egg
Scramblin' Egg is a food truck that serves breakfast foods with a focus on quality, cleanliness, and speed. The business aims to modernize the American diner experience by offering a quick, yet high-quality breakfast option. Scramblin' Egg plans to transition from their current food truck model to a brick-and-mortar restaurant, aiming to provide a more permanent and accessible location for their growing customer base.
Click here to watch Scramblin' Egg's Top 25 pitch video.
The Arts Creative
The Arts Creative is an arts and entertainment space providing accessible art classes, private parties, and collaborative workshops for all ages. It aims to cultivate a community of creatives by offering flexible schedules and empowering guests through hands-on art experiences.
Click here to watch The Arts Creative's Top 25 pitch video.
The Jump
The Jump is an apparel brand specializing in size-inclusive jumpsuits for women, featuring a range from XS to 5X. By focusing on creating stylish and well-fitting jumpsuits for a wide array of body types, The Jump aims to establish itself as a leader in the apparel industry with a core line of products that will be updated seasonally with new prints and colors.
Click here to watch The Jump's Top 25 pitch video.