Meet the Finalists

Summer 2016

 

Alicia Lohmar

Ladybits Toiletries

Ladybits Toiletries makes all-natural, prebiotic products for women’s health. Our holistic approach means never using chemical preservatives and perfumes that can disrupt a woman’s delicate ecosystem.

Arriel Biggs

Young Biz Kidz

Young Biz Kidz is a non-profit organization that uses positive, diverse and creative ways to teach economics.  Our vision is to empower youth through financial education, while encouraging entrepreneurship and developing leaders within the community. Our mission is to equip youth with the knowledge and skills to live productive lives.

 

Bonnidette Lantz

Fleamarket Floozy's LLC / Lightenstein

Lightenstein Lamps creates lighting with personality. I take everyday items and convert them into works of art that light up your life and your space. Our lamps let your light shine.

Carrie R. Lewis

SweetLife Gourmet

SweetLife Gourmet makes organic quality, gourmet, nutritious cupcakes & desserts that satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt. We translate that very same quality of ingredients into our line of body products & moisturizers so that your body can celebrate the SweetLife inside & out.

 

Iris Green

Scoops & More LLC

Scoops & More is a Super Premium Italian water ice mobile company. We offer smooth refreshingly delicious products that are gluten-free, dairy-free, fat-free, soy-free, and tree nut-free. We at Scoops believe in serving up smiles one scoop at a time by offering excellent customer service!

Karen Rogier

Movereze

Arlyn Arlene, LLC sells the patented Movereze.  This sturdy, durable device easily moves heavy, flat items up and down stairs.  

 

Katy Thomas

GiG{a}BiT Rocks

GiG{a}BiT Rocks is a tour planning platform for independent musicians, harnessing the power of the collaborative community of musicians, venues, and promoters. We aim to streamline planning, minimize unknowns, help reach new regions, and “Tour Smarter.”

Liz Kuba

Tea Rex, LLC

Tea Rex is a tea room in South City that strives to create a cup of tea in the most ethical way possible. In addition to offering the highest quality ingredients, all of the teas they offer are Organic, with Fair Trade or Local sources used where possible.

 

River Fronczak

Coffee, Curls & Cupcakes

Coffee Curls & Cupcakes believes it isn’t right that women (especially of color) should feel like they have to put dangerous chemicals in their hair to succeed in school and business.  Our non-profit promotes healthy hair practices and togetherness in mind, body and spirit among young and adult women. 

Sompis Vasey

Ma Yim Enterprises, LLC

Sompit Vasey moved to the US from Thailand 12 years ago and started a bakery to take advantage of the American peoples’ love for food from around the world.  Our signature item is a variation of a local Thai favorite, the curry puff.  I have worked over the past couple of years to perfect the recipe and hope to sell frozen curry puffs to Grocery stores.