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SPARK TANK – Pitch Fest

There are two weeks left before submissions are due for SPARK TANK – An annual Faith-Rooted Social Business Plan Contest sponsored by The Center for Community Transformation.

The purpose of the Spark Tank is to stimulate the start-up of social enterprises strategically connected to churches or Community Benefit Organizations.

A total of $25,000 will be awarded on Friday, September 25 as individual entrepreneurs, churches and non-profits pitch their business plan to a panel of experts. The event will take place at 2:00pm at the BC Lounge on the Seminary Campus. Guests are welcome to attend the event to learn about social enterprise and see entrepreneurship in action.

MAYBE YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO SHOULD SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

If you know either individual entrepreneurs or institutions who might like to pitch an idea, please download the business plan contest template and share it. They could win up to $3000 in start-up money, and perhaps even more if they “wow” the judges. Submissions that make the first cut on Sept 1 will be invited to pitch their idea on September 25th.

If you would like to be a part of the audience, register to attend through the link below.
Space is limited.
SPARK TANK PITCH FEST REGISTRATION

 

Check out the awards from last year’s event:
$3000 Awards: Evangel Home Cleaning Service, FACE Inc/Rock Pile Yard Services, and Light-House Recovery Program “Bling-Wear”.

$2000 awards: Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministry(FIRM) Translation Services, and Young Men’s Initiative (YMI) YMI Coffee and Pastry Bar

$1000 awards: Bethany Inner City Church: Nano-and Microloans for Enterprising Downtown Families and Inspire Destiny Training Services.

andrewfeil

Andrew Feil is a dedicated professional with a profound commitment to community transformation. As the Executive Director of Every Neighborhood Partnership (ENP), Andrew is at the forefront of activating, equipping, and mobilizing community members, organizations, and institutions to drive positive change in Fresno. A devoted husband to Denise Feil and a father of four boys, Andrew and his family call the vibrant Tower District of Fresno home. Beyond his leadership role at ENP, Andrew serves as adjunct faculty at Fresno Pacific University in the School of Humanities, Religion, and Social Sciences, bringing his wealth of experience to the academic sphere. Andrew's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from Fresno Pacific University and a Master's degree from Bakke Graduate University in Social and Civic Entrepreneurship. His diverse skill set, honed through years of experience, positions him as a dynamic force in community development. Having transitioned from the role of Associate Director in 2015 to Executive Director in 2020, Andrew provides strategic leadership direction for ENP. He oversees the organization's partnerships, finances, and operations, ensuring its continued success in fostering positive community impact. Passionate about leveraging existing community assets, Andrew envisions a future where everyone possesses the ability to be decision-makers, contributing to the creation of healthy and thriving neighborhoods. In addition to his professional pursuits, Andrew enjoys staying active, gardening, indulging in literary pursuits, and supporting the Los Angeles Dodgers and Liverpool Reds.

andrewfeilSPARK TANK – Pitch Fest

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