On a day when nine entrepreneurs compete for three $10,000 grand prizes, you’d expect to feel the electricity of nerves and anticipation. And yet, the word going around during the […]
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Stories, updates, and highlights from our annual small business pitch competition celebrating innovation and resilience
Checking In With Federick Brooks: Former IMPACT Pitch Competitor And Current Finalist
In Lynnwood, Washington, there’s a fitness facility that strives to be unlike any other in the area. Sound Sports Performance and Training LLC is a place for all to heal, […]
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Crutch Carries: Keeping Calm and Carrying On
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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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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