Local entrepreneurs put their business ideas to the test earlier this week.
On Tuesday (November 10th), Accelerate Sheboygan County, in partnership with New North, held its November pitch competition at Jake’s, a Lakeland Community, to celebrate innovative ideas and the people working to turn them into successful businesses in the Sheboygan area.
In total, seven entrepreneurs presented their ideas to a panel of four judges, with Josiah Pledl of Beacon being named the winner, receiving $1,500 in prize money.
Meanwhile, Jerry Lundy of AJ Washouts took second, taking home $1,000, and Tyler Rezachek received the $500 People’s Choice Award.
With their placement in the Accelerate Sheboygan County competition, both Pledl and Lundy will now advance to the NEW Launch Alliance Regional Pitch Competition in Green Bay on December 2nd, where they will compete for additional prize money and more opportunities to grow their business.
To the winners, Accelerate Sheboygan County said proudly, “Congratulations to Josiah, Jerry, and Tyler, along with all seven entrepreneurs who shared their ideas and demonstrated the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit found throughout Sheboygan County.”
