Nationwide — The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has introduced seven finalists for the 2025 pitch competitors on the Fifth Annual Athene Black & Brown Enterprise Summit. The pitch competitors is supported by Financial institution of America, and the Summit is introduced by Wells Fargo.
“Financial institution of America congratulates the finalists of the Black & Brown Enterprise Summit pitch competitors,” Annie Brandt, senior vice chairman and market govt for Financial institution of America Iowa. “We’re proud to assist this initiative and stay dedicated to fostering financial alternative for all. By means of our partnership with the WDM Chamber, we stay up for driving significant change in Iowa and past.”
Seven finalists had been chosen from a pool of over 400 candidates from throughout the globe. These finalists will every current a five-minute pitch to the judges. Moreover, an extra competitor will likely be randomly chosen from the applicant pool on the day of the occasion.
Since 2021, over $150,000 has been awarded to enterprise house owners. This yr’s finalists embrace:
• Do The Math 247 – Waukee, IA• Halm Type LLC – Los Angeles, CA• MinkeeBlue – Philadelphia, PA• Regeily LLC – Bloomfield Hills, MI• Sensiil Studios – Des Moines, IA• Spoonful Wellness – Brooklyn, NY• West X East – Brooklyn, NY
The prize quantity will likely be divided amongst eight winners and the judges will decide how the prize is distributed.
“The Athene Black & Brown Enterprise Summit pitch competitors showcases the expertise, innovation, and exhausting work of all entrepreneurs,” mentioned Katherine Harrington, President and CEO of the WDM Chamber. “We’re excited to see these finalists share their concepts and take their companies to the subsequent stage.”
The pitch competitors will happen on April 16 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the Sheraton West Des Moines Resort. To study extra and register, please go to bbbsummit.com
In regards to the Athene Black & Brown Enterprise SummitThe Athene Black & Brown Enterprise Summit is an annual occasion devoted to offering a platform for Black and Brown professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders to share insights, encourage change, and foster connections. The summit serves as a catalyst for progress, empowerment, and collaboration inside the group.
About AtheneAthene is a number one retirement providers firm with over $360 billion of whole belongings as of December 31, 2024, and operations in the USA, Bermuda, Canada, and Japan. Athene is targeted on offering monetary safety to people by providing a sexy suite of retirement earnings and financial savings merchandise and in addition serves as a options supplier to firms. For extra data, please go to www.athene.com.
In regards to the West Des Moines Chamber of CommerceThe West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, established in 1924, is a dynamic group devoted to championing all issues West Des Moines. With a concentrate on strengthening native companies, offering customized assets, and attracting a top-tier workforce, the Chamber goals to place WDM as the perfect suburban metropolis in America. Celebrating a century of excellence, the Chamber boasts a various group of over 900 members, providing one thing for everybody. Discover the chances, study extra in regards to the chamber, and uncover how one can get entangled in shaping the way forward for West Des Moines at wdmchamber.org.
About Financial institution of AmericaBank of America is likely one of the world’s main monetary establishments, serving particular person customers, small and middle-market companies and huge firms with a full vary of banking, investing, asset administration and different monetary and threat administration services. The corporate supplies unmatched comfort in the USA, serving roughly 69 million shopper and small enterprise shoppers with roughly 3,700 retail monetary facilities, roughly 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with roughly 58 million verified digital customers. Financial institution of America is a world chief in wealth administration, company and funding banking and buying and selling throughout a broad vary of asset lessons, serving firms, governments, establishments and people all over the world. Financial institution of America presents industry-leading assist to roughly 4 million small enterprise households by a collection of modern, easy-to-use on-line services. The corporate serves shoppers by operations throughout the USA, its territories and greater than 35 international locations. Financial institution of America Company inventory is listed on the New York Inventory Trade (NYSE: BAC). For extra Financial institution of America information, together with dividend bulletins and different essential data, go to the Financial institution of America newsroom and register for information electronic mail alerts.
For press inquiries, contact Everett Mullican at everett@wdmchamber.org/ (515) 225-6009
