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POWER TO PITCH

A Stimulating Success Brunch & Business Showcase
Celebrating Small Business Awareness Month
Date:Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time:10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location
The Ballroom at Tanglewood
5430 Westheimer Way
Houston, TX 77056

Hosted by Stimulating Success, this event empowers underrepresented entrepreneurs and small business owners (nonprofit and for-profit) by providing a platform for small and emerging enterprises to pitch and share their impact stories. Participants will also have an opportunity to earn ongoing capital funding, coaching, scalable tools, and other resources.

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Join Stimulating Success for our inaugural Power to Pitch event — a dynamic brunch and pitch competition spotlighting bold, underrepresented entrepreneurs and small business owners. This one-of-a-kind experience blends great food, powerful storytelling, and the chance to secure funding, visibility, and six months of technical support.

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Whether you're a business owner, funder, or community supporter, this event is your front-row seat to the future of small business.

AWARDS

MEETS OPPORTUNITY

For more information please email us at:

info@stimulatingsuccess.com

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

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 $2,500 + 6 Months

Technical Assistance

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$1,500 + 6 Months Technical Assistance

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$1,000 + 6 Months Technical Assistance

LIVE PITCH COMPETITION

Watch 5–7 finalists pitch their ventures to a panel of expert judges.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Hear insights from an inspiring entrepreneurial leader.

BRUNCH + NETWORKING

Enjoy a curated brunch with local leaders, funders, and changemakers.

AWARD CEREMONY

Celebrate the winners as we award $5,000 in cash prizes and launch their technical assistance journey.

WHERE VISION

MEETS OPPORTUNITY

WHO SHOULD APPLY ?

Are you a small business owner (nonprofit and for-profit) with a bold idea and a powerful story?​

We’re looking for early-stage entrepreneurs who are ready to pitch with purpose and elevate their impact. 

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  APPLY HERE! 

Application Deadline is May 15, 2025.

FINALISTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED MAY 19, 2025

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  • 1. Apply to Pitch
    Submit your online application and a 2 minute video pitch explaining your business, your impact, and why you're ready for this opportunity. Applications open: April 30, 2025 and closes May 15, 2025. Apply here!
  • 2. Get Selected
    A panel will review submissions and select 5–7 finalists based on innovation, clarity, and community impact. Finalists will be announced May 19, 2025.
  • 3. Pitch Prep & Coaching
    Finalists will receive personalized coaching from the Stimulating Success team to strengthen their pitch and presentation ahead of the big day!
  • 4. Live Pitch Event
    Finalists will take the stage on May 31, 2025 during our brunch showcase in Houston to pitch live in front of a panel of expert judges and a room full of community leaders. Secure your spot here!
  • 5. Win Funding + Support
    Three winners will receive cash prizes presented in-person: 1st Place: $2,500 + 6 months of technical assistance from Stimulating Success. 2nd Place: $1,500 + 6 months of technical assistance from Stimulating Success. 3rd Place: $1,000 + 6 months of technical assistance from Stimulating Success.

HOW DOES POWER TO PITCH COMPETITION WORK ?

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