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A group of men and women stand on a stage, the center two people holding a big check from TVFCU.

Last year’s first place winner was Southern Soul Yoga.

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Small businesses across the Southeast have a chance to snag part of $225,000 with TVFCU’s 8th Annual Idea Leap Grant.

Chattanooga finalists will compete in a pitch competition on Thursday, May 8, for a grand prize of $30,000.

Our local finalists, chosen out of 375 applicants, include:

The pitch competition is free + open to the public. RSVP to see local entrepreneurs in action.

Witness the big night

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