Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Spark Jackson County hosting first Spark Tank pitch contest

SEYMOUR – The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Spark Jackson County will host their first Spark Tank pitch contest on February 1.

The chamber is announcing the six finalists who will take part in the chance to win $15,000 in awards in the live pitch competition. The finalists will be polishing their ideas with entrepreneur coaches over the next few weeks.

That will include pitches from:

  • Brian Snow, “World Class Filming Location and Event Space”
  • Jane Ellery, “A PLACE for Change!”
  • Nathan Otte, “School Based Vision Clinic”
  • Stephanie Strothmann, “For Love of Dogs and Beer”
  • Nadia Herrera Luna, “NH by Nadia Herrera”
  • Jessica Bowman, “From Pasture to Plate, a Rural Feast”

A Community Collaboration Fund grant from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation makes the SPARK Tank competition and awards possible.

The pitch competition will start at 6 p.m. at the Rails Craft Brew and Eatery. Appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages, and a cash bar will be available.

The event is free and you are invited to attend. To sign up click here.