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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IMPACT Pitch 2026
IMPACT Pitch is a multi-round business pitch competition for entrepreneurs at any stage who are ready to refine their business, strengthen their approach, and demonstrate the value they bring to […]
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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 empowers small business owners across the Pacific Northwest who are dedicated to uplifting their local communities. Every October, entrepreneurs, community members, and supporters come together to witness the […]
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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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