Meet the WBENCPitch Competition Winners for Greater DMV!
The time has come. We are thrilled to congratulate the top four Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) who shined brightly and WOW the audience at the 2024 WBEC Greater DMV Regional Pitch Competition on August 14th!
Brought to you by FedEx and PepsiCo, WBENCPitch is a signature WBENC program featuring a series of pitch competitions and educational sessions to help WBEs hone their business pitch, gain meaningful exposure, and compete for grants and other prizes to invest in their business. Participating in Pitch can provide a world of opportunities. It's a platform for growth, networking, and gaining exposure, making it an invaluable experience for every WBE. The theme for this year's pitch was Amplify your Intro. Certified-Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) were invited to apply and introduce their business in a creative and compelling way.
The following four WBEs have demonstrated incredible innovation and determination throughout the process and we are proud to now showcase them as the winners of our region:
1st Place: Stacy Fritz, Fit2Order
Stacy Fritz and Pattie Sassano launched FIT2order in 2008 and have been on an epic training regime ever since. At FIT2order, we believe that regardless of time constraints, a demanding work culture, or varying fitness levels, all employees can fit "healthy" into their work-lifestyles.
2nd Place: Quierra Fenderson, The Ambition Studio
The Ambition Studio are the award-winning leaders in unapologetic, burnout-free coaching for forward-thinking companies and the women who lead them. They are shifting the narrative of what it means to be an ambitious woman in today’s world. In short – they want to put an end to ambition burnout once and for all.
3rd Place: Jovan Jackson, Good News Financials & Investment Advisors, LLC
Good News Financials believe everyone should be able to live the retirement they’ve always wanted. They offer financial and investment advice to help their clients create a well-thought-out strategy and feel confident about their financial future.
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4th Place: Quinn Conyers, Speak to Society
Speak to Society is a savvy sales and business communications training and development company for Leaders, Business Owners, and Sales Professionals. The company takes pride in elevating the language of individuals requested and required to speak, pitch, or present by showing them how to have conversations that convert into clients and contracts.
Competing against ten outstanding businesses, these remarkable leaders showcased their innovative products and services to an esteemed panel of local corporate members and fellow WBEs, and they stood out among the best. Now, they are advancing to the WBENC National Semi-Finals on October 28th and 29th, representing the very best of our community. We are immensely proud of your achievements and can’t wait to see you succeed on the national stage.
Let’s continue to support and cheer for these inspiring women as they make their mark in the business world.
A huge congratulations to all of you! We wish you continued success as you continue to make great gains not only for yourselves and your businesses, but for the entire ecosystem of WBEs across the region who are now rooting for you as we approach the national finals. It’s a pleasure to have you as members of our community and a source of inspiration for our many other members who are thinking of participating in Pitch next year.