Business Impact NW Celebrates 10 Years of IMPACT Pitch

Seattle, Washington Aug 28, 2025 (EMWNews.com) – Business Impact NW is proud to announce the 10th anniversary of IMPACT Pitch, its annual signature small business competition. This year, the event will take place on Thursday, October 9th, at 5 PM at the Brockey Center at South Seattle College. The event will also be streamed live for virtual attendees across the Pacific Northwest. Tickets are now available for purchase.

Joe Sky-Tucker, Business Impact NW’s President and CEO, states, “Over the past 10 years, we have awarded more than $300,000 to small businesses making a difference in their communities. IMPACT Pitch is more than a competition; it is a celebration of entrepreneurship, and we invite the community to join us in marking this important milestone.”

IMPACT Pitch marks the culmination of months of competitive rounds. During the event, ten finalists will pitch live in front of a public audience and a panel of judges. The evening will feature networking opportunities, alumni success stories, and the highly anticipated announcement of the 2025 prize winners.

“My favorite experience of IMPACT Pitch was connecting with other small business owners and hearing their stories. It was incredibly inspiring,” shared Jens Hansen, owner of UVA Furem Winery and winner of the Best Established Business Award in 2022.

IMPACT Pitch is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors and partners, including Harborstone Credit Union, the presenting sponsor and a supporter since the first year of the event.

For full event details and tickets, visit IMPACT Pitch tickets.