Thanks to our sponsor, Rick Forman, and other donors, Hopeworks was able to award $14,000 on October 24th to 6 entrepreneurs to grow their 5 small businesses! Trainees, interns, and Hopeworks Alumni, who have started their own businesses, pitched to judges and the audience. Top prizes were awarded from both the judges and audience voting. All youth entrepreneurs received cash prizes to invest in their enterprises!
Congratutations to all:
Gabby Lee of Gabby Lee Designs
Aris Miller of Supply CMND
Charlene Newbill of Young Saved and Unashamed Christian Apparel
Kayla Wilson of Metamorphosis Mobile Boutique
Kayla and Kyla Evans of Evans Eatery
Check out their pitches here!
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