BAOBOB is committed to empowering businesses, locally and nationally.  To celebrate our fifth anniversary, we would love to give back to our local business owners.  Two pitch winners will receive a gift package that will help them either jump-start their business or improve their business.  Please complete the form below to begin the application process.  

Topic - Beyond the Pivot

New Business Owners - What business did you start or want to start as you saw the need to pivot in the midst of COVID? And how does that business help your community?

Existing Business Owners - How did you have to pivot in the midst of COVID? How has your business helped your local community as a result of the pivot?

Timeline
Applications open   Feb 12
Applications closed  Feb 16, 11:59pm  PST
Finalist notified  February 17
Pitch Day - February 20

Pitch Day Requirements

• 3 Minute Pitch/Presentation
• Must be available/in attendance for the whole pitch segment

* This opportunity is only open to Black Business Owners in the state of California.