Joshua Yocum, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and licensed physical therapist in Idaho, spent five months—nearly half a year—on crutches while recovering from surgery for a bone tumor. He felt […]
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Stories, updates, and highlights from our annual small business pitch competition celebrating innovation and resilience
IMPACT Pitch 2025: A Decade of Community and Entrepreneurial Momentum
South Seattle College glowed green and gold as more than 150 people found their seats. Another hundred-plus joined from across the region virtually, with a lively Oregon Watch Party—hosted by […]
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10 Years of IMPACT, Pitching
IMPACT Pitch started with the idea of celebrating small businesses making an impact on their communities. We wanted a pitch competition that a mechanic, a junk hauler, a shoe repair/cleaning, […]
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10 Years of IMPACT: Where Are They Now?
Celebrating a Decade of Entrepreneurial Impact With the 10-year anniversary of IMPACT Pitch around the corner, we reached out to past finalists and winners to see where their businesses are […]
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IMPACT Pitch 2024: Celebrating Small Business
IMPACT Pitch 2024 has come to an emotional close, highlighting the power of innovation, perseverance, and entrepreneurship. Business Impact NW hosted the event in person at Imperia Lake Union and held a […]
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