MEDIA ALERT: Finalists Take the Stage at BizLaunch PitchFest Finale

Published on April 28, 2025

Arlington Economic Development’s (AED) BizLaunch division is proud to showcase the innovation and determination of the region’s small business community through the BizLaunch PitchFest Finale, the culminating event of the BizLaunch Transformational Challenge.

Launched in January 2025 in partnership with SCORE, the Challenge provided selected entrepreneurs with hands-on technical assistance, workshops and mentorship in key areas such as business planning, marketing, AI and financial forecasting. Over the past several months, participants have put in the work to strengthen their businesses and prepare to scale.

Now the finalists will take the stage to pitch their ventures live in front of a panel of judges, investors and community leaders for a chance to win a $5,000 cash prize. The event celebrates not just competition, but community — the ecosystem of support that helps Arlington’s entrepreneurs grow and thrive.

This event highlights AED and BizLaunch’s ongoing mission to support inclusive entrepreneurship, economic resilience and small business success across Arlington and the Northern Virginia region.

What: BizLaunch PitchFest Finale and networking reception

When: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Doors open at 9:30 a.m. | Program begins at 10:00 a.m. | PitchFest Winners Announced Between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.

Where: Amazon HQ2, Visitor Landing (545 15th St S, Arlington, VA 22202)