06/12/2026
Avante Pitch Night was packed with fresh ideas and passion for the future! 🌱 Congratulations to our summer Avante cohort. A total of $2,500 was awarded across the top three participants, providing a vital boost for the next step of their journeys.
Summer 2026 Cohort
1st Place - Andy Cary - Axiom Standard
2nd Place - Erica Trump - VeraLearning
2nd Place - Kesha Rogers - R&O Ranch Cottage Industry
Keith Greer - Richards Service Center
Theresa Toomey - Recess for Rehab
Thank you to our Judges.
Wes Fletcher - First Bank & Trust Company
Brian Crutchfield - Blackburn, Childers & Steagall PLC
Brandan Tobin - Velocity 360 CRM
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting local small businesses every step of their journey.
Blackburn, Childers & Steagall PLC
First Bank & Trust Company
FoundersForge
Baker Donelson
Johnson City, TN - City Government