The region’s most open pitch competition

Attend this month's 5x5 Night! The top 5 contestants will be pitching their ideas to our judging panel for a shot at winning $5,000. Show up and support these entrepreneurs!

April 5×5 Night submissions are ONLY for Food Businesses
5×5 Night-ON THE ROAD at Downtown Market- FOOD BUSINESSES
April 30, 2024 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown Market
Voting is Closed
5×5 Night-ON THE ROAD at Downtown Market- FOOD BUSINESSES
April 30, 2024 5:00 pm
Location: Downtown Market
Voting is Closed

Recent winner

March’s 5x5 Night winner

Amare

Amare is a new type of dating app using artificial intelligence to better match users for a one-on-one date each week.

Our Finalists

Evan Lenear
Stripes Again – Parking Lot Striping
It's time for the paint to hit the road! Now, I'm ready to train, buy equipment, market, and get to striping!
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Alex Mead
Amare
Amare is a new type of dating app using artificial intelligence to better match users for a one-on-one date each week.
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Raju Patil
Sustainable bio-composite pallet for closed-loop circular supply chain.
3R Pallets transforms supply chain with sustainable bio composite pallets. Durable, eco-friendly, game-changing logistics and save forests.
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Montserrat Rosales Osoria
The Green Leap
A nutrient-dense, sustainable protein source derived from CRICKETS!!!
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Janiece Stewart
The Skin Savvy Hub: Where beauty meets community
With this grant, I aim to expand my skincare business into a dynamic storefront that doubles as a community hub for beauty enthusiasts. Funds will support purchasing supplies for products, supporting my monthly skincare events, and eventually lead up to a storefront location. My vision is to offer monthly skincare events, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities, fostering education and connection within the beauty industry. This initiative not only fuels business growth but also cultivates a space for empowerment and community engagement.
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5×5 Night-ON THE ROAD at Downtown Market- FOOD BUSINESSES

Voting Closes: April 22, 2024 11:59 pm
Salvador Oliveros
La Huasteca
Rebrand & launch of our family’s authentic Mexican restaurant, La Huasteca dedicated to our forever 9 yr old son, Iker
Daniel Joo
Koyo & Co.
We seek to inspire progress through stillness, using traditional Korean tea as the medium.
Alexander Paschka
Atucun Exchange
A cooperative based on cacao producers to help utilize the current uptrend in cacao prices into long term benefits for producer communities.
Jarrell Cisneros
JEDI CHILI
Jedi Chili is a food based company broken into 3 pillars: CPG/Wholesale, Ecommerce/Direct to Consumer, Event/Vendor.
Pradnya Ghorpade
DABBA EATS
"DABBA EATS: Embracing culinary diversity, uplifting local chefs and grocery stores – with doorstep delivery!"
Eric Freeman
Mindset Meals Cookbook
Mindful Meal Prep: Nutritious Recipes with Affirmations for a Productive Life
wonjae choi
Mandoo: Korean Dumpling
We serve authentic, locally produced, handmade delicious dumplings to communities of Michigan from the kitchen of South Korea!
Allison Zaluski
Valy
All natural, hard sour candy with adaptogens to stop panic attacks in their tracks.
Salvador Oliveros
La Huasteca
Rebrand & launch of our family’s authentic Mexican restaurant, La Huasteca dedicated to our forever 9 yr old son, Iker
Genesis Quinones
Majestic Minerals Seamoss Company
Welcome to Majestic Minerals Seamoss Company, a women-owned, minority business committed to the integrity, quality, and education behind our products. We carefully source organic ingredients to create nourishing products that support your wellness journey. Our mission is to empower and educate our consumers about the benefits of Seamoss.
Anna June
Super Cookie – plant based, healthy and allergen friendly snack
Founded in Michigan in 2023, Super Cookie offers healthy plant based cookies targeting health-conscious shoppers, families, and snack lovers. Our unique product caters to three emerging trends: less sugar, plant-based, and allergen-free, filling a huge market gap. We are a small business in a start up phase. Our mission is to make our awesome cookies available to consumers nationwide by placing them in convenience stores, near the checkout lanes and in the coffee shops. We want healthy plant based products to be within arms reach. People that don't follow plant based diet love our product as well. We want people to see that plant based products, healthy snacks can be delicious.
Samuel Atherton
Neko Taiyaki Food Truck
Neko Taiyaki is bringing a brand new food to West Michigan. We make Japanese fish-shaped stuffed waffles that are filled with sweet or savory fillings.
Joseph neilly
La Huasteca
Just moving my restaurant and need some extra money.
Reyna Masko
Brining Micheladas to the mainstream market
Looking to expand our business, adding a comprehensive range of products, ensuring every customer can create the perfect Michelada or Bloody Mary experience. We aim to provide convenience, quality, and satisfaction, making cocktail preparation effortless and enjoyable.
Camila Garcia
Havana Hideout
Catering/Storefront Starting as a storefront with take-out and delivery. Creating a menu options at a cost-effective price point. The best Cuban cooking can be very good; not hot-and-spicy, but flavorful, not bland. It's more about herbs, garlic and moderately used spices *I want to bring a new cultural Cuban taste to the city. * This restaurant allows you to try a variety of different foods and cuisines that you may not have access to at home. Outside food can also be a social activity, whether you are dining with friends, family, or coworkers.
Paul Stenius
Hikeset
Social network for backpackers to help them figure out and share trip logistics
Marissa Fellows
Great Lakes Tinned Fish
We are the first Midwest-based tinned fish company sourcing premium product exclusively from the Great Lakes region.
Paul Stenius
Senior safety
Sensors for detecting behavior changes in seniors and other at risk individuals so their loved ones can check in with them.
Joseph neilly
Guardian’s Reserve
"Guardian's Reserve" is envisioned as a specialized blood bank that accepts blood from exclusively unvaccinated (MRNA Vaccines specifically) individuals. It aims to provide a reliable source of safe blood products while catering to the needs of those who choose not to receive vaccinations. The facility will adhere to stringent screening protocols and employ advanced testing methods to ensure the purity and safety of the blood supply. With a focus on maintaining the health and well-being of its donors and recipients, Guardian's Reserve seeks to establish trust within the community and become a vital resource for those seeking unvaccinated blood products. We will be open to anyone who wants unvaccinated blood for surgery.
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