BX-Factor Small Business Pitch Competition

BX‑Factor Small Business Challenge — Finalist Showcase & Pitch Event

Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM (Refreshments to follow)
Location: Bronx Music Hall
Address: [Insert full street address]
Capacity: Limited — early RSVP strongly encouraged

The Bronx Economic Development Corporation (BXEDC) invites you to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of the Bronx at the 2026 BX‑Factor Small Business Challenge Finalist Showcase. This annual competition highlights the innovation, resilience, and creativity of Bronx‑based small businesses — and this year’s cohort is one of the strongest yet.

Thanks to the generous support of Santander Bank, N.A. and Verizon Wireless, BX‑Factor will award over $20,000 in small business grants during this year’s Bronx Week celebration.

Join us as five standout finalists pitch their vision live on stage for a chance to take home the top prize.

• Bronx Night Market - Marco Shalma
• Wisdom of Age - Channon Wright
• Spin and Learn - Yasiris Ortiz
• Vibrnt Seeds - Ja'Keia Person
• Sibhale Teas - Regina Brewton-Smith

These finalists were selected from over 60 applications representing nearly every sector of the Bronx economy — from food service and retail to med‑tech, creative industries, and beyond.

Over the next several weeks, they will work closely with the Bronx Business Tech Incubator and the Lehman College School of Business to refine their pitches ahead of the live event.

• Live pitches from the five BX‑Factor finalists
• Remarks from BXEDC leadership and Bronx Week partners
• Celebration of Bronx entrepreneurship and community innovation
• Networking with business leaders, founders, and local stakeholders
• Light refreshments following the program

Bronx Music Hall
438 E 163rd St, Bronx, NY 10451

Public Transit Options:

• Subway: Accessible via nearby [insert subway lines]
• Bus: Served by [insert bus routes]

We recommend using public transit when possible, as parking in the area is limited.

Capacity is limited, and this event fills quickly each year.
RSVP now to secure your seat: [Insert Eventbrite RSVP link]

We look forward to celebrating Bronx Week with you and showcasing the incredible entrepreneurial talent that continues to shape the future of our borough.

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