The $1,000 Business Challenge — Update + Extension
Howdy friends,
Quick update: The $1,000 Business Challenge is officially live, and we’ve already had 5 pitches submitted and over 50 community votes (and counting) cast in the first couple weeks 🎉
If you’ve ever thought, “Someone should really build this thing…” now’s your time.
Know someone with a business idea? Forward this to them.
This challenge isn’t just for founders with a TikTok Shop and an LLC. It’s for ideas too. Business concepts. Sketches on napkins or that wild idea you pitched to that guy outside of The Pink at 3 AM (RIP).
Were you a past Micro-Grant applicant? Let’s see what’s changed.
One more thing...
Due to a brief technical delay, submissions weren’t visible to the public after launch, so we’re extending the timeline.
New Deadline: July 12 for both pitch submissions and community voting.
More time to perfect that pitch.
Remind me again, how’s this work?
📝 WNY founders submit their $1K business plans
👀 You (the community!) browse the submissions, watch the pitches, and vote
🗳️ Voting is open to the public through July 12
🏆 Our LPs select a final winner
💰 Someone walks away with validation and $1,000!
Want in?
Explore submissions or throw your hat in the ring:
👉 neighborhoods.space/showcase
Thanks for helping us experiment with a new, hopefully fun way to fund new ideas. Now get voting! 🗳️
Talk soon,
Jason