Pitchfest award winners announced

LIMA — Several entrepreneurs were awarded for presenting new businesses at the 2023 Walter C. Potts Entrepreneur Center Pitchfest. According to a recent press release, the event was held for start-up and emerging businesses to share their ideas and receive monetary awards.

“The Small Business Development Center is pleased to be a part of this area collaboration that strives to fulfill our mission to grow small businesses,” said Kathy Keller, Director of the Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College, in a recent press release. “It is through the combined efforts of community organizations that provide opportunities for successful, small and minority businesses and entrepreneurs.”

The award recipients are listed below:

• Chandra Neeper — Heavenly Stitches, Lima

• Melissa Massie — Savor’s Home Bakery, Lima

• Jenna Wilkins — Bluffton Baking Company, Bluffton

• Jessica and Ryan Meyer — Sanctuary Housing of Bluffton