WHO:
The Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) is excited to present the Pitch Fest 2025 Grand Finale Competition. Entrepreneurs from across Miami-Dade County will compete for $30,000 in funding to scale their businesses. This high-energy event will showcase Miami’s most promising innovators, with expert judges evaluating their pitches. The panel of judges includes:
- Eric Knowles, President & CEO, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
- Connie Kinnard, Senior VP, Multicultural Tourism & Development, GMCVB
- Hilmon Sorey, Co-Founder, The Source Groups
WHAT:
Pitch Fest 2025 is a groundbreaking competition designed to empower and celebrate the brilliance of Miami-Dade’s small business community. For the first time in 2025, MDEAT has created a platform where established businesses can secure funding, gain visibility, and build valuable connections. Pitch Fest 2025 gives entrepreneurs the tools, resources, and exposure they need to thrive in today’s competitive market.
Pitch Fest 2025 is a groundbreaking competition designed to empower and celebrate the brilliance of Miami-Dade’s small business community. For the first time in 2025, MDEAT has created a platform where established businesses can secure funding, gain visibility, and build valuable connections. Pitch Fest 2025 gives entrepreneurs the tools, resources, and exposure they need to thrive in today’s competitive market.
This event provides finalists with a chance to present their innovative ideas, refine their strategies, and compete for major prizes to grow their businesses.
WHEN:
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
WHY:
Pitch Fest 2025 is more than just a competition—it is a celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community impact. This event is designed to empower small businesses, helping them refine their strategies, secure critical funding, and build networks that can fuel their growth. Small businesses are the driving force of Miami-Dade’s economy, and Pitch Fest is a platform for them to showcase their impact and potential to create jobs, solve real-world problems, and contribute to the economic vitality of the region.
Pitch Fest 2025 is more than just a competition—it is a celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community impact. This event is designed to empower small businesses, helping them refine their strategies, secure critical funding, and build networks that can fuel their growth. Small businesses are the driving force of Miami-Dade’s economy, and Pitch Fest is a platform for them to showcase their impact and potential to create jobs, solve real-world problems, and contribute to the economic vitality of the region.
THE COMPETITION:
After a rigorous screening process, the top 7-10 finalists will take the stage, presenting their businesses for 5-7 minutes before our panel of esteemed judges. Following each pitch, there will be a rapid-fire Q&A where the finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their adaptability and business acumen.
After a rigorous screening process, the top 7-10 finalists will take the stage, presenting their businesses for 5-7 minutes before our panel of esteemed judges. Following each pitch, there will be a rapid-fire Q&A where the finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their adaptability and business acumen.
THE FINALISTS INCLUDE:
- The Gala Empire LLC
- Sluttyicee’s Inc.
- Threaded By Lavish Inc
- Anointed Florist & Gift Shop LLC
- PoPo’s LLC
- Upright Spine Center
- Southern Belle’s Kitchn LLC
- Adivas Dream Boutique LLC
- Chivas Davis Enterprises Inc.
- Briklayaz LLC DBA BullExpo
THE JUDGES:
- Eric Knowles, President & CEO, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
- Connie Kinnard, Senior VP, Multicultural Tourism & Development, GMCVB
- Hilmon Sorey, Co-Founder, The Source Groups
THE PRIZES:
- 1st Place: $15,000 + exclusive marketing & event space access
- 2nd Place: $10,000
- 3rd Place: $5,000
In addition to these cash prizes, all winners will receive access to exclusive business resources, networking opportunities, and mentorship that will help them continue to scale and make an impact in their industries.
ABOUT MDEAT:
The Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) is dedicated to promoting economic development, job creation, and community empowerment throughout Miami-Dade County. MDEAT helps entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses by providing access to capital, education, and strategic resources. Through initiatives like Pitch Fest 2025, MDEAT is bridging gaps and offering critical support to local entrepreneurs. MDEAT is committed to creating a thriving business ecosystem that uplifts all corners of Miami-Dade County.
The Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) is dedicated to promoting economic development, job creation, and community empowerment throughout Miami-Dade County. MDEAT helps entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses by providing access to capital, education, and strategic resources. Through initiatives like Pitch Fest 2025, MDEAT is bridging gaps and offering critical support to local entrepreneurs. MDEAT is committed to creating a thriving business ecosystem that uplifts all corners of Miami-Dade County.
RSVP NOW:
This is your chance to witness entrepreneurial excellence in action! Join us in supporting local innovators and entrepreneurs. RSVP today at: www.bit.ly/MDEATevents
This is your chance to witness entrepreneurial excellence in action! Join us in supporting local innovators and entrepreneurs. RSVP today at: www.bit.ly/MDEATevents
The media is invited to attend and cover Pitch Fest 2025. We welcome media features and interviews by request—please confirm your attendance and schedule an interview in advance by contacting Danielle at (305) 588-6278 or via email at [email protected]
Danielle P. Jeter
Public Information Officer
Miami Dade Economic Advocacy Trust
Office Phone: (305) 375-5652
Mobile: (305) 588-6278
Register for MDEAT Events: www.bit.ly/MDEATevents
