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