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St. Croix EDC announces finalists for inaugural Scale-Up Challenge Pitch Competition
1 May 2025
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The St. Croix Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Small Business Development Center, has named seven finalists for the inaugural Scale-Up Challenge pitch competition.
The finalists — all headquartered in St. Croix County — were selected based on their growth potential, innovation and community impact:
- Mindful Fork Catering
- Perceptive Avionics
- Woodsy Wild
- O-I-See Youth Strategies
- Busted Knuckle BBQ
- Sonya's Employment Options
- Jeonsa Studio
The businesses will present their pitches to a panel of judges Wednesday, May 21, from 4–6 p.m. at the St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center. The event is free and open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend and support the entrepreneurs as they share their visions for growth.
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