October_2015_Pubtalk Flyer
We’re in our 3rd year now of our Roseburg Angel Investor Network (RAIN) competition and every year the applications, ideas, and entrepreneurs get better and better. One of my favorite parts every year is the Concept Stage pitches.
This is for businesses and business ideas that aren’t quite ready to scale up to the big time yet… but where the idea, revenue model, or business still needs refining and could use a boost with a small amount of cash and help from mentors and resources.
Really this is the phase that most business ideas die… and if those people with ideas in this phase can get the help, resources, and a bit of cash to get over that hump… growth and success is a LOT more likely.
One of those businesses is Holm Made Toffee (www.holmmadetoffee.com) on of 2014 RAIN Concept Stage finalists!
Donna has been winning all kinds awards w/ their amazing toffee and if you’ve been fortunate enough to try out her toffee…you know she’s nailed the product (it’s amazing) and is actively working on growing her company right now, which is exciting!
You’ll be able to taste some of Donna’s toffee at the PubTalk this month (she’s graciously sponsoring the PubTalk this month).
Join Us Wednesday Oct 28th @ 5pm
To See The Pitches And Vote!
So this year we have a really great group of entrepreneurs who will be giving their “Shark Tank” style pitch here at theLoft (950 SE Oak Street downtown Roseburg) on Wednesday Oct. 28th at 5pm.
And YES, construction by theLoft is done now! Yay! So there’s plenty of parking and less dust flying around
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Come and grab some awesome Loggers Pizza, local brews and wine, Holm Made Toffee… and listen to those courageous entrepreneurs pitch their idea to 50+ people in the crowd.
Then, vote on your favorite pitch to help send the top pitches to the RAIN main event in December where the crowd will vote on the winner of the whole shibang…
… and award the winner over $5k in cash and prizes.
It’s an inspiring event and these entrepreneurs deserve tons of
support for having the guts to put themselves out there.
See you next week and make sure you head over to www.holmmadetoffee.com to pick up some gifts for Christmas and Thanksgiving season. Their toffee is the perfect Christmas gift.
PS – Next Saturday (Halloween) Backside is having a fun night for grownups over at their place. Costume contest, live music and of course their awesome beer. Flyer is attached.
Message from Trevor Mauch