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The Challenge

The RISE Challenge encourages graduates of Rising Tide Capital’s Community Business Academy to expand their markets through social-media, network with fellow entrepreneurs, craft the perfect elevator pitch, and most importantly, affirm their ability to effect transformative change in their communities.

Five entrepreneurs will win $5,000 prizes for their business, meet and collaborate with other entrepreneurs, and make an impact on their communities.

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CHALLENGE SECTORS

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Expression

MEET LAST YEAR'S CHAMPIONS

Food (First Place)

Alex Sartoga - Garden Steaks Catering

Expression

Oniki Cole Hardtman - Oh Nikki Occasions

Health

Erica Cannedy - Embracing Change Consulting

Community

Alysis Vasquez - Midnight Market

Sustainability

Java Bradley - Java's compost

MEET OUR 2018 CONTESTANTS

From left to right: Oniki Cole-Hardtman, Erica Cannedy, Alysis Vasquez, Alex Sartoga, Java Bradley