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SheaMoisture & New Voices Announce $100K Power Pitch Competition

The deadline to apply is Oct. 7

Published on September 29, 2020

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SheaMoisture is turning out to be a gift that keeps on giving for Black-owned businesses. The beauty brand has teamed up with New Voices Foundation to host a new virtual funding event.

The $100K Power Pitch Competition will award grants and coaching support to businesses as part of its $1 Million Community Commerce Fund.

In order to qualify, businesses must have been incorporated for at least three months, majority-owned by a woman of color, participate in the SheaMoisture e-Lab program, and develop a COVID-19 Recovery Plan.

The SheaMoisture e-Lab is an e-learning platform for women of color entrepreneurs to continue to gain education, access to resources, mentorship, and advice on how to prepare for an economic downturn.

Businesses have until October 7 to apply. The actual competition will take place on October 15. Click here to apply.

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Stephenetta (isis) Harmon

Stephenetta Harmon is a Black beauty editor, curator, and digital media and communications expert who builds platforms to celebrate the power, impact, and business of Black beauty. Prior to founding Sadiaa Black Beauty Guide, she served as editor-in-chief for the MN Spokesman-Recorder and digital media director for Hype Hair. Find her at stephenetta.com.