Top 10 Hatch Bloomington finalists announced

Check out the Top 10 Hatch Bloomington finalists and get ready to vote for your favorite!
  

Bloomington, MN — The City of Bloomington and Minneapolis Regional Chamber are pleased to announce the Top 10 finalists for the 2024 Hatch Bloomington pitch competition. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the entrepreneurs competing for the chance to win $100,000 in business assistance. 

The public is invited to attend as the Top 10 finalists present their pitches to a 7-judge panel on Monday, July 29 at 6 p.m. in the Black Box Theater, Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road. After the July 29 pitch presentations, recordings of the pitches will be posted on the Hatch website. 

Voting will open  after the July 29 pitch session and will remain open through August 5. Community members will be able to vote for the business they want to see in Bloomington through a vote-by-text system.

After voting is complete, the Top 3 contestants will be announced August 6.

Top 10 finalists

Arbor Furniture Company - Matt Rens 
Subscription-based custom furniture fostering customer involvement in craftsmanship.

The Arts Creative - Katie Ross 
Accessible art classes and workshops cultivating a community of creatives.

Bloomington Greens – Prince Yeakehson
Sustainable urban agriculture and grocery store offering fresh, local produce year round.

Coastal Coolers - Stephanie Cominella 
Fresh and fun drinks in a beach-inspired community gathering spot.

Disinvested Youth Gaming Initiative (DYGI) - Hal Reynolds 
Tech hub and gaming lounge offering recreational and educational opportunities.

Indoor Dog Fitness - Grant Anderson 
Health club for dogs and their owners, promoting pet fitness and bonding.

The Jump - Hayley Matthews-Jones 
Size-inclusive jumpsuits for women, focusing on style and fit for all body types.

Kalsoni - Muna Mohamed 
Culturally sensitive activewear and wellness initiatives for Muslim women and girls.

Nunaa African Restaurant and Cuisine - Raissa Laban 
Authentic West African cuisine filling a culinary gap in Bloomington.

Scramblin' Egg - Grant Veitenheimer 
Modernized American diner experience with quick, high-quality breakfast options.

You can learn more about each of these entries at hatchbloomington.com.

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Key dates

• July 29: Top 10 finalist pitch round at Black Box Theater, Bloomington Civic Plaza, 6 p.m.
• July 29 – August 5: Community voting period to select Top 3 finalists. 
• August 6: Top 3 finalists announced.
• August 23: Top 3 finalist pitch round, followed by community voting.
• September 7:  $100,000 in business assistance awarded to winning business proposal.