BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250411T070000Z DTEND:20250425T065500Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:The Famous Amos Ingredients for Success (IFS) Entrepreneurs Initiative DESCRIPTION:Calling All Black Small Business Owners!\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Apply now by submitting a short video pitch for a chance to showcase your vision! A panel of esteemed Black entrepreneurs will review entries and select 10 finalists to compete in the next round.\n\n \n\n In the end\, three winners will each receive $50\,000\, along with exclusive access to mentorship\, educational resources\, and networking opportunities to help grow their businesses.\n\n \n\n Entries must be submitted by Wednesday\, April 23\, 2025\, by 11:59 p.m. PDT. Ten finalists will be chosen to move to the second round of judging. Winners will be publicly announced by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025.\n\n \n\n Don't miss this incredible opportunity apply today!\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click to apply\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Submission & Eligibility Requirements\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Black small business owners are encouraged to apply by submitting a short video pitch. A panel of distinguished Black entrepreneurs will review the entries and select 10 finalists to advance to the next round. In the end\, three winners will each receive $50\,000\, along with valuable mentorship\, educational resources\, and networking opportunities to support their business growth.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Submission Requirements\n\n \n\n Your name\n\n Business name\n\n Business address\n\n Business e-mail\n\n Tax ID#\n\n Business overview (250-word max)\n\n Link to business website and social channels\n\n Business owner/applicant headshot\n\n A 90-120 second pitch video\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eligibility Requirements\n\n \n\n Business must be at minimum 90% Black-owned\n\n In business for 5 years or less\n\n Headquartered in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico\, the U.S. Virgin Islands\, and other Commonwealths\, Territories\, and Possessions)\n\n Business must be owned by owners 21 or older at the time of submission of entry X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: \;\n\n \n \n \n \n \n
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Calling All Black Small Business Owners!
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Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Apply now by submitting a short video pitch for a chance to showcase your vision! A panel of esteemed Black entrepreneurs will review entries and select \;10 finalists \;to compete in the next round.
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\n Entries must be submitted by \;Wednesday\, April 23\, 2025\, by 11:59 p.m. PDT. Ten finalists will be chosen to move to the second round of judging. Winners will be publicly announced by \;11:59 p.m. on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025.
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\n Don'\;t miss this incredible opportunity&mdash\;apply today!
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Submission &\; Eligibility Requirements
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Black small business owners are encouraged to apply by submitting a short video pitch. A panel of distinguished Black entrepreneurs will review the entries and select 10 finalists to advance to the next round. In the end\, three winners will each receive $50\,000\, along with valuable mentorship\, educational resources\, and networking opportunities to support their business growth.
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Submission Requirements
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Eligibility Requirements
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\n ⚪\; \;Business must be at minimum 90% Black-owned
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