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SUMMARY:2nd Annual HYPE Event - Highlighting Young Professional Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd Annual HYPE Competition! \n\n\n\nHYPE (Highlighting Young Professional Excellence) is set to inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs on November 19\, 2025\, at the Watermark Solarium in Stevensville\, Michigan. The event\, designed for young professionals aged 21-40\, will feature a dynamic panel discussion and a Shark Tank-style pitch competition\, providing a unique platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas and compete for valuable capital and in-kind support.\n\n \n\n\nAugust 1st   Sponsorship Applications Open\n\nAugust 15th   HYPE Participant Applications Open\n\nSeptember 15th   "TICKET SALES" OPEN \n\nSeptember 30th   HYPE Participant Applications Close\n\nOctober 9th   Welcome to HYPE: Information Session (5:30pm Virtual or In- Person\, Mandatory)\n\nOctober 10th   Sponsorship Applications Close\n\nNovember 12th   Pre-Selection Night (Closed to the Public)\n\nNovember 18th   HYPE Rehearsal (Closed to the Public)\n\nNovember 19th   HYPE\n\n\n\n \n\n JUDGES \n\nVanessa Frias: Willowbrook Farms\, HYPE 2nd place Winner \n\n\n\nDanielle Grandholm: Director & Founder\, Rising Kites & Rising Kites Coffee\n\n\n\nMichael Rowland: President & CEO of Michigan Gateway Community Foundation | Co-Owner of Rowland Property Group\, Co-Owner of Thistledown & Row\n\n\n\nDustin Jankoviak: Co-Owner\, 2nd & Main\, Owner of Vision Real Estate Holdings\, LLC\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\nThe event begins with a panel discussion highlighting young entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses in Southwest Michigan. In the second part of the event\, a Shark Tank style Pitch Competition takes place\, with the panelists serving as the judges.\n\n\n\nThe Panel\n\n5:00 PM   5:30 PM: Registration & Networking\n\n5:30 PM   5:40 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks\n\n5:40 PM   6:20 PM: HYPE Panel Discussion\n\n6:20 PM   6:30 PM: Intermission\n\nThe Pitch\n\n6:30 PM   6:40 PM: Pitch Competition Rules\n\n6:40PM   7:45PM Top 7 Finalists Pitch\n\n7:52 PM   8:15 PM: Winners Announced\n\n8:15PM-8:30PM: Final Remarks\n\n\nCriteria\n\nTo compete\, pitch participants must meet certain criteria\, including but not limited to:\n\n\n	\n	Age Requirement: Participants must be between the ages of 21 and 40 at the time of the event.\n	\n	\n	Residency or Regional Connection: Applicants should reside in or have a strong connection to the region\, such as being a current resident\, working in the area\, or planning to launch their business locally.\n	\n	\n	Entrepreneurial Stage: Must have an established business between 1 and 3 years old.\n	\n	\n	Application Process: All participants must complete the application process\, including participating in the pre-pitch\, submission of a slide-deck\, provision of references\, etc.\n	\n\n\nGoals\n\n\n	\n	Inspire Young Professionals: Motivate and empower attendees by showcasing success stories from young entrepreneurs and professionals who have excelled in their fields.\n	\n	\n	Foster Entrepreneurship: Encourage the development of innovative ideas by providing a platform for young professionals to pitch their business and compete for start-up capital.\n	\n	\n	Showcase Regional Talent: Highlight the creativity and potential of the region's young professionals\, building the area's reputation as a hub for innovation and business development.\n	\n	\n	Provide Financial Support: Offer start-up capital to winning pitches\, giving them the resources needed to launch or grow their businesses as well as technical assistance and support.\n	\n\n\nAPPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED\n\nRESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div style="text-align: center\;">\n<div style="text-align: left\;"><span style="color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\;">Join us for the 2nd Annual HYPE Competition!&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nHYPE (Highlighting Young Professional Excellence) is set to inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs on&nbsp\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\; color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\;">November 19\, 2025</span><span style="color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\;">\, at the&nbsp\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\; color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\;">Watermark Solarium</span><span style="color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\;">&nbsp\;in Stevensville\, Michigan. The event\, designed for young professionals aged 21-40\, will feature a dynamic panel discussion and a Shark Tank-style pitch competition\, providing a unique platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas and compete for valuable capital and in-kind support.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div style="text-align: left\;">\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 15px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 16px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">August 1st &ndash\; Sponsorship Applications Open</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">August 15th &ndash\; HYPE Participant Applications Open</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">September 15th &ndash\; <strong><a href="https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/HYPE2025"><span style="color:#0000FF\;">&quot\;TICKET SALES&quot\; OPEN&nbsp\;</span></a></strong></span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">September 30th &ndash\; HYPE Participant Applications Close</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">October 9th &ndash\; Welcome to HYPE: Information Session (5:30pm Virtual or In- Person\, Mandatory)</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">October 10th &ndash\; Sponsorship Applications Close</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">November 12th &ndash\; Pre-Selection Night (Closed to the Public)</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">November 18th &ndash\; HYPE Rehearsal (Closed to the Public)</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">November 19th &ndash\; HYPE</span></span></p>\n</div>\n</div>\n\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<h2 class="section_title" style="font-weight: bold\; line-height: 1em\; box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 20px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(0\, 54\, 101)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; text-align: center\;"><span style="font-size: 20px\;">&nbsp\;JUDGES&nbsp\;</span></h2>\n\n<div><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;">Vanessa Frias: Willowbrook Farms\, HYPE 2nd place Winner&nbsp\;</span><br style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;" />\n<br style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;">Danielle Grandholm: Director &amp\; Founder\, Rising Kites &amp\; Rising Kites Coffee</span><br style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;" />\n<br style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;">Michael Rowland: President &amp\; CEO of Michigan Gateway Community Foundation | Co-Owner of Rowland Property Group\, Co-Owner of Thistledown &amp\; Row</span><br style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;" />\n<br style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; font-size: 14px\;" />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;">Dustin Jankoviak: Co-Owner\, 2nd &amp\; Main\, Owner of Vision Real Estate Holdings\, LLC</span></div>\n\n<div>&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div class="section_title" style="font-weight: bold\; line-height: 1em\; box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 20px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(0\, 54\, 101)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; text-align: center\;"><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size: 20px\;">Event Schedule</span></div>\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">The event begins with a panel discussion highlighting young entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses in Southwest Michigan.&nbsp\;In the second part of the event\, a Shark Tank style Pitch Competition takes place\, with the panelists serving as the judges.</span></span>\n\n<div style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 20px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 22px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; text-align: center\;"><br />\n<span style="font-size: 20px\; color: rgb(0\, 54\, 101)\; font-weight: bold\; text-align: center\;">The Panel</span></div>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 15px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 16px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">5:00 PM &ndash\; 5:30 PM: Registration &amp\; Networking</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 15px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 16px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">5:30 PM &ndash\; 5:40 PM: Welcome &amp\; Opening Remarks</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 15px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 16px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">5:40 PM &ndash\; 6:20 PM: HYPE Panel Discussion</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 15px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 16px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">6:20 PM &ndash\; 6:30 PM: Intermission</span></span></span></p>\n\n<div style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 20px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 22px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; text-align: center\;"><span style="font-size: 20px\; color: rgb(0\, 54\, 101)\; font-weight: bold\;">The Pitch</span></div>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 15px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 16px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">6:30 PM &ndash\; 6:40 PM: Pitch Competition Rules</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 15px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 16px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">6:40PM &ndash\; 7:45PM Top 7 Finalists Pitch</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 15px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 16px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">7:52 PM &ndash\; 8:15 PM: Winners Announced</span></span></p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 15px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 16px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">8:15PM-8:30PM: Final Remarks</span></span></p>\n\n<div>\n<div style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 20px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 65px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(0\, 54\, 101)\; font-weight: bold\; line-height: 1em\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; text-align: center\;"><span style="font-size:20px\;">Criteria</span></div>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 20px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 22px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(60\, 60\, 60)\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">To compete\, pitch participants must&nbsp\;meet&nbsp\;certain criteria\, including but not limited to:</span></span></span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li assets="" envigor="" images="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; list-style-image: url(" themes="" wp-content="">\n	<p><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Age Requirement:&nbsp\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">Participants must be between the ages of 21 and 40 at the time of the event.</span></span></span></p>\n	</li>\n	<li assets="" envigor="" images="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; list-style-image: url(" themes="" wp-content="">\n	<p><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Residency or Regional Connection:</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">&nbsp\;Applicants should reside in or have a strong connection to the region\, such as being a current resident\, working in the area\, or planning to launch their business locally.</span></span></span></p>\n	</li>\n	<li assets="" envigor="" images="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; list-style-image: url(" themes="" wp-content="">\n	<p><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Entrepreneurial Stage:</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">&nbsp\;Must have an established business between 1 and 3 years old.</span></span></span></p>\n	</li>\n	<li assets="" envigor="" images="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; list-style-image: url(" themes="" wp-content="">\n	<p><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Application Process:</span>&nbsp\;All participants must complete the application process\, including participating in the pre-pitch\, submission of a slide-deck\, provision of references\, etc.</span></span></p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 20px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; font-size: 65px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\; color: rgb(0\, 54\, 101)\; font-weight: bold\; line-height: 1em\; font-family: Mundial\, Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\; text-align: center\;"><span style="font-size:20px\;">Goals</span></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li assets="" envigor="" images="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; list-style-image: url(" themes="" wp-content="">\n	<p><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Inspire Young Professionals</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">: Motivate and empower attendees by showcasing success stories from young entrepreneurs and professionals who have excelled in their fields.</span></span></span></p>\n	</li>\n	<li assets="" envigor="" images="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; list-style-image: url(" themes="" wp-content="">\n	<p><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Foster Entrepreneurship</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">: Encourage the development of innovative ideas by providing a platform for young professionals to pitch their business and compete for start-up capital.</span></span></span></p>\n	</li>\n	<li assets="" envigor="" images="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; list-style-image: url(" themes="" wp-content="">\n	<p><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Showcase Regional Talent</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\;">: Highlight the creativity and potential of the region&rsquo\;s young professionals\, building the area&rsquo\;s reputation as a hub for innovation and business development.</span></span></span></p>\n	</li>\n	<li assets="" envigor="" images="" style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; outline: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; background: transparent\; list-style-image: url(" themes="" wp-content="">\n	<p><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Provide Financial Support</span>: Offer start-up capital to winning pitches\, giving them the resources needed to launch or grow their businesses as well as technical assistance and support.</span></span></p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<div style="text-align: center\;"><span style="font-size: 22px\;"><b>APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED<br />\n<a href="https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/HYPE2025">RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!&nbsp\;</a></b></span></div>\n</div>\n
LOCATION:Solarium by Watermark 2688 Kimmel Street Stevensville\, Michigan
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URL:https://business.smrchamber.com/events/details/2nd-annual-hype-event-highlighting-young-professional-excellence-17695
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