Sweet Home South Chicago: Pitch Competition and Vendor Market
Join us for Sweet Home South Chicago: Pitch Competition and Vendor Market, a celebration of entrepreneurship, community, and the unstoppable spirit of the South Side. Watch as local business owners from South Chicago take the stage to pitch their dreams, compete for a $25,000 grand prize, and show the world exactly what this community is made of.
A few things to note-
First 30 attendees at the marketplace will receive a $10 coupon to use at any of the participating vendor tables (minimum $15 purchase). Make sure to arrive early to receive your coupon!
Enter our vendor marketplace event raffle! Raffle winners will be announced at 12pm!
🕛 Schedule
🛒Vendor marketplace - 10AM-1PM
🎤TechRise pitch competition - 1PM-2PM
Meet the founders pitching:
• Stacie Folk of Great Minds Escape
• Melissa Perez of Fresa Media
• Jason Jones of Lakeshore Photos
• Fenesha Hubbard Muhammad M.Ed. of FEOM Expressions
• Rohoanna Burrell of Chef Anna's Authentic Island Flavor
Beyond the competition, explore a vibrant vendor market featuring talented entrepreneurs from across the South Side, spanning a wide range of industries. From food and fashion to wellness, tech, and everything in between you'll find something to love and someone to support.
This event is made possible by our incredible partners: United Way of Metro Chicago, Claretian Associates, and Center for Changing Lives.
Shop local. Shop South Chicago. Come ready to celebrate the businesses that make the South Side shine.