HUNTSVILLE– Launch, in collaboration with Singing River Trail and Innovate Alabama, announces the twelve finalists
that will take the stage at the 2024 Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition.
These local entrepreneurs have a unique opportunity to showcase their business ideas in the Shark Tank-style event,
vying for access to valuable business resources, consulting services, and non-dilutive funding.
“We enjoy seeing small businesses grow through this competition and take pride in our role helping to nurture North Alabama’s entrepreneurial community,” said John Kvach, Executive Director of the Singing River Trail. “Being part of the Singing River Trail family means not only contributing to something great but also being a vital part of connecting our communities.”
Meet the Finalists of the 2024 Launch Tank Competition.
Huntsville Magazine
Our Town Company, LLC
CheckMySpot, Inc
Studio Polycraft
Zone Protects
Ethar, Inc
Coffee Break
Flirty Flame Candle, Co
Pathways K12
The Red Barn Orchard
Progressive Rural Opportunities
Oak Queen Co.
“These finalists are exceptional, and we are excited to help them perfect their pitches leading up to the competition,” said Michelle Epling, Launch Tank Co-Chair. “Their impact on North Alabama is bound to be profound.”
The finalists are representing the counties they live and work in, including Jackson, Marshall, Madison, Limestone, Morgan, Lawrence, Lauderdale, and Colbert Counties.
Lisa Mays, Launch Tank Co-Chair, said “This group of entrepreneurs is truly impressive. We are eager for the community
to hear what these entrepreneurs have to share with our communities.”
The competition will take place at the Space Camp Operations Center at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL,on April 29, 2024 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. The public is invited to attend the event. Tickets are free and can be
reserved here.
To learn more about the competition, visit launch2035.org.
About Launch: Launch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit working to strengthen the North Alabama region through entrepreneurship, land use, and workforce initiatives. Created in 2014, the non-profit is united by the belief that our region’s prosperity depends on North Alabama counties working and planning together, committed to fostering regional economic growth and an enviable quality of life for all residents.
About Singing River Trail: Established in 2018, Singing River Trail is a 200+ mile greenway system that strengthens regional
bonds and creates new health and wellness, educational, economic, tourism, and entrepreneurial opportunities for the people and communities in the Tennessee Valley region.
Media Release/Kelly Richard, Red Sage Communications
