Local Entrepreneurs Shine in OC Innovates Pitch Event Adapted from a post from the Orange VA Economic Development Facebook Page
At the conclusion of the event, 2 Scoops Sweets & Treats, LLC was named the winner, receiving $10,000 in funding to support the growth of their business. Samurai Creatives earned the runner ‑ up position and was awarded $3,000. The OC Innovates Pitch Competition highlights Orange County’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, supporting small business growth, and encouraging innovation within the local economy. Orange County’s Office of Economic Development, in partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CV SBDC), hosted the inaugural OC Innovates Pitch Competition on Wednesday, May 6, at the Orange County Public Safety Building. The event marked the culmination of a multi ‑ week program designed to support local entrepreneurs as they refined their business skills, strengthened their pitches, and competed for up to $13,000 in prize funding. A cohort of motivated small business owners from across Orange County participated in the program, each earning the opportunity to present their pitches before a panel of judges during the competition. Businesses represented included CZ Airsoft, 2 Scoops Sweets & Treats, LLC, Furniture By Design, Samurai Creatives, and AKM Adventures.
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