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The Pitch

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The Pitch is an annual Dragons' Den-Style business plan competition and exciting event in which 5 local St. Thomas and Elgin County businesses or aspiring entrepreneurs compete for a chance to win a grand prize package of cash and in-kind prizes to support their venture.

Elgin Business Resource Centre presenting The Pitch 2024 cheque to Raw for Pets.

AND WE HAVE A WINNER!

Congratulations to Raw For Pets, the official winners of The Pitch 2024!

Located in St. Thomas, Tom Skippen and his wife, Roxanne, have embarked on a journey to improve your pet’s life. Raw For Pets is a natural and holistic nutrition center that prioritizes the health and well-being of both cats and dogs.

Past Winners:

 

2015 Sarah Foshay, Smart Dental Hygiene

2016 Ryan and Krista Harris, Century Chocolates

2017 Jane and Chuck Magri, Wildflowers Tea

2018 Doris and Gabriel Chordekar, Shebaz’s Shawarma

2019 Maria Fiallos Castillo, Streamliners Espresso Bar
(& Jade Rogers of Timbernook Elgin on winning the County of Elgin cash prize)

2022 Markus Hawco, The Ice Box

2023 Tanya Buttinger, Dogs on 3

2024 Tom and Roxanne Skippen, Raw For Pets

Elgin Business Resource Centre presenting The Pitch 2024 cheque to Raw for Pets.