Spring Business Lab Pitch Event
Join us for an evening of celebration as we introduce you to the newest cohort of Business Lab graduates! Over the last eight weeks, these makers, doers, and community builders have been building, testing, refining, and preparing to share their work with a live audience. Now it’s your turn to hear their pitches, learn about their businesses, and cheer them on as they take the next step. We’ll also have plenty of time to connect over food, drinks, and conversation.
Business Lab is a hands-on program designed to help people move from idea to action. Participants spend several weeks testing their ideas, building a grounded plan, and learning how to share their work in ways that connect with customers, funders, and community. This pitch event is the final step in that journey and a chance for you to be part of what comes next.
Agenda
5:00 | Networking, food, and drink
5:15 | Pitches start
5:50 | Intermission
6:00 | Pitches resume
6:30 | Networking, food, and drink
Pitchers
Ruth Giellman
Ruth is building a coaching practice focused on life and work. She aims to support women seeking personal growth, creativity, and greater clarity, drawing on her own professional background and her interest in helping others move forward with intention.
Sandra Gomes, MKS Transport
MKS Transport is a local medical courier service available 24/7. Sandra’s business is certified to transport biological products and other medical materials that require a high level of security, expertise, and care.
Caleb Harbeck, Sweet Cubby’s
Sweet Cubby’s is a microbakery and private chef business known for playful, personalized treats. Caleb offers monthly curated variety boxes, celebration cakes, and catering for parties and offices to bring a little charm and sweetness to your gatherings of all kinds.
Maria Korfiatis, Mama Maria’s Gyros and More
Mama Maria’s Gyros and More is a food truck business serving authentic Greek food — something still hard to find in this region. Maria is building on her existing operation with a vision for fresh, flavorful meals and a farm-to-table future rooted in quality ingredients.
Megan Miner, Modern Metabolism
Modern Metabolism is a functional nutrition practice focused on helping clients restore energy, resilience, and overall wellbeing. Megan uses advanced testing, targeted supplements, and lifestyle support to create individualized plans that help people feel stronger, clearer, and more like themselves again.
Stuart Murray, Hilltop Mercantile
Hilltop Mercantile is a laser engraving business creating both personalized gifts and practical custom products for industry. Stuart plans to offer items such as ornaments, cutting boards, and coasters for retail and special orders, while also producing engraved acrylic signs and labels for industrial clients who need clear, durable identification products.
Russell Novotny, Russell Station Events
Russell Station Events offers a wide range of event services, with a strong focus on weddings. Russell brings together bartending, sound production, Justice of the Peace services, band booking, and emceeing for clients who want a well-run event with many of the details handled in one place.
Laura Tobin, The Missing Link
The Missing Link helps businesses improve the user experience on their websites so more visitors become customers. Laura focuses on spotting what is not working, recommending practical improvements, and helping implement changes that make websites easier to use and more effective.
Sonia Vazquez, Perfectly Imperfect Flips & More
Perfectly Imperfect Flips & More restores and upcycles secondhand furniture and home décor, giving overlooked pieces a fresh start. Sonia’s business combines affordability, creativity, and sustainability, with a focus on serving customers who value both style and reuse.
