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NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & NOTICES
WSLS - Local Business Spotlight - YouTube - Historic first for Gauntlet business competition
A life changing moment for two local entrepreneurs and a historic milestone for the Gauntlet business competition. For the first time, there was a tie for first place.
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WSLS - Historic first for The Gauntlet business competition in Vinton
They will receive more than 400,000 to start their businesses
A life-changing moment for two local entrepreneurs and a historic milestone for the Gauntlet - Virginia’s Largest Business Competition.
For the first time, there was a tie for first place.
Martinsville Bulletin - Natalie Hodge wins $20K in cash and more at Gauntlet awards
Six prospective and/or existing uptown Martinsville business owners were awarded money and services at the Gauntlet awards
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The Roanoke Star - 8th Annual GAUNTLET Graduation and Awards Ceremony Held
On Wednesday, May 25th, The GAUNTLET Business Program & Competition™ held the 8th Annual GAUNTLET Graduation & Awards Ceremony.
WDBJ 7 - Gauntlet Competition honors youngest entrepreneur yet
Local entrepreneurs celebrated weeks of mentorship and competition after participating in The Gauntlet Business Program and Competition.
Martinsville Bulletin - Gauntlet business award winners to be announced Wednesday
Seventeen potential new uptown business owners will learn Wednesday which among them will share $75,000 in funding to bring their dreams to reality.
The Roanoke Times - Upcoming Business Events
8th Annual GAUNTLET Graduation and Awards Ceremony - May 25th
TheRoanokeStar.com - 8th Annual GAUNTLET Graduation and Awards Ceremony to Be Held
Virginia’s largest business program and competition, the GAUNTLET is preparing for the 8th Annual Award Ceremony to recognize the region’s most innovative and diverse group of entrepreneurs across the Roanoke Valley, Shenandoah Valley, and Southside.
WSLS - One step closer: Finalists announced for Gauntlet Business Competition
Top 25 finalists will pitch their business idea in front of judges
One step closer to turning their dream into reality, the top 25 finalists have been selected for the Gauntlet Business Competition. Each of those businesses began pitching their idea Monday in front of a panel of judges.