Meet the Finalists
Summer 2016
Alicia Lohmar
Ladybits Toiletries
Ladybits Toiletries makes all-natural, prebiotic products for women’s health. Our holistic approach means never using chemical preservatives and perfumes that can disrupt a woman’s delicate ecosystem.
Arriel Biggs
Young Biz Kidz
Young Biz Kidz is a non-profit organization that uses positive, diverse and creative ways to teach economics. Our vision is to empower youth through financial education, while encouraging entrepreneurship and developing leaders within the community. Our mission is to equip youth with the knowledge and skills to live productive lives.
Bonnidette Lantz
Fleamarket Floozy's LLC / Lightenstein
Lightenstein Lamps creates lighting with personality. I take everyday items and convert them into works of art that light up your life and your space. Our lamps let your light shine.
Carrie R. Lewis
SweetLife Gourmet
SweetLife Gourmet makes organic quality, gourmet, nutritious cupcakes & desserts that satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt. We translate that very same quality of ingredients into our line of body products & moisturizers so that your body can celebrate the SweetLife inside & out.
Iris Green
Scoops & More LLC
Scoops & More is a Super Premium Italian water ice mobile company. We offer smooth refreshingly delicious products that are gluten-free, dairy-free, fat-free, soy-free, and tree nut-free. We at Scoops believe in serving up smiles one scoop at a time by offering excellent customer service!
Karen Rogier
Movereze
Arlyn Arlene, LLC sells the patented Movereze. This sturdy, durable device easily moves heavy, flat items up and down stairs.
Katy Thomas
GiG{a}BiT Rocks
GiG{a}BiT Rocks is a tour planning platform for independent musicians, harnessing the power of the collaborative community of musicians, venues, and promoters. We aim to streamline planning, minimize unknowns, help reach new regions, and “Tour Smarter.”
Liz Kuba
Tea Rex, LLC
Tea Rex is a tea room in South City that strives to create a cup of tea in the most ethical way possible. In addition to offering the highest quality ingredients, all of the teas they offer are Organic, with Fair Trade or Local sources used where possible.
River Fronczak
Coffee, Curls & Cupcakes
Coffee Curls & Cupcakes believes it isn’t right that women (especially of color) should feel like they have to put dangerous chemicals in their hair to succeed in school and business. Our non-profit promotes healthy hair practices and togetherness in mind, body and spirit among young and adult women.
Sompis Vasey
Ma Yim Enterprises, LLC
Sompit Vasey moved to the US from Thailand 12 years ago and started a bakery to take advantage of the American peoples’ love for food from around the world. Our signature item is a variation of a local Thai favorite, the curry puff. I have worked over the past couple of years to perfect the recipe and hope to sell frozen curry puffs to Grocery stores.
