CCBC Center for Business Innovation

04/30/2026

Congratulations again to our 2026 Business Plan Competition 1st Place Winner, Creative Chaos Studio! 🎉

Join Krystal this Saturday, May 2 from 7:00–10:00 p.m. for Wizards & Wands, a fun and creative experience hosted in her Creative Chaos Mobile Art Studio.

✨ Wizards & Wands
📅 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 7:00–10:00 p.m.
🔗 Buy your ticket here: https://www.creativechaosstudio.com/event-details/wizards-wands

A night of tote bag painting in honor of International Harry Potter day. I solemnly swear we'll be up to no good...https://static.wixstatic.com/media/adc134_b5df77fc38934c83becc4fb01706def8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_844,h_844,al_c,q_85/adc134_b5df77fc38934c83becc4fb01706def8~mv2.jpg

02/02/2026

It all comes down to tonight! 🎉

CBIT provides entrepreneurs with mentorship, coaching, and funding support, and this evening we celebrate the businesses ready to launch.

Meet finalist Lily Udumukwu of MatchRTx, mentored by Brendan McAdams.

Winners will share $80,000, with the grand prize totaling $25,000.

Tune in LIVE tonight at 8 PM EST on Facebook!

02/02/2026

Tonight’s the night!! 🚀

CBIT is awarding $80,000 in seed funding to help entrepreneurs take their next step, including a $25,000 grand prize for the top winner.

Finalist spotlight: Victoria Thomas of Project Ngozi, mentored by Tariq Najee-ullah.

Join us LIVE tonight at 8 PM EST on Facebook!

02/01/2026

Entrepreneurship is always a risk, and CBIT is honored to support small business owners take on that risk by providing resources, mentorship, and funding to grow their businesses.

Finalist spotlight: Kellie Miller of Bmore Bomb, mentored by Oswaldo Acosta.

Who will win part of the $80,000 prize pool and the $25,000 grand prize?

Find out tomorrow night live right here on Facebook at 8 PM EST!

02/01/2026

Tomorrow is the night! 🎉

CBIT is proud to invest in entrepreneurs through seed funding, mentorship, and coaching that helps start-ups launch strong.

Meet finalist Jonathan Lego of PUSH For More, Inc., mentored by Thomas Ellis.

The winners will share $80,000 total, including a $25,000 grand prize.

Tune in tomorrow at 8 PM on Facebook Live!

01/31/2026

2 days away!! 🎊

The energy is building as we get closer to announcing this year’s CBIT Business Plan Competition winners.

Finalist spotlight: Tatiana Joseph of Liquidspades LLC, mentored by Joe Mattiko.

With $80,000 in seed funding on the line and a $25,000 grand prize, anything can happen.

Join us Monday night live on Facebook at 8 PM EST!

01/31/2026

Only 2 days left! 💡

CBIT is more than a competition, it’s about supporting entrepreneurs with mentorship, coaching, and the resources they need to grow.

Meet finalist Hannah Jeremiah of BraidCare Studios, mentored by Krystal Henry of Around the Way Parchment.

This year’s winners will share $80,000, with the top prize being $25,000.

Tune in Monday at 8 PM EST on Facebook Live!

01/30/2026

3 days to go! 📈

Some businesses are built through partnership, creativity, and big vision.

Finalist team Giselle Chavez-Hernandez and Reif Hoey of Real Growth Marketing, mentored by Christopher Hawkins, are competing for CBIT’s seed funding awards.

A total of $80,000 will be awarded, including a $25,000 grand prize.

Don’t miss the livestream Monday night at 8 PM EST!

01/30/2026

3 days until the big reveal! 🚗💨

CBIT is proud to provide mentorship, coaching, and funding opportunities that help entrepreneurs move from concept to launch.

Meet finalist Nyasia Daniels of Ny's Driving Company, mentored by Kim Strassner of Words with Boards.

This year, 6 businesses will share $80,000, with $25,000 going to the grand prize winner.

Join us on Facebook Live Monday at 8 PM EST!

01/29/2026

The countdown continues…4 days left! 🎉

CBIT exists to help CCBC and Maryland entrepreneurs turn ideas into sustainable businesses through resources, guidance, and funding support.

Finalist spotlight: Kaoutar Cheji of Zahara Blends, mentored by Jonathan Reyes.

Who will take home part of the $80,000 prize pool and the $25,000 top award?

Tune in Monday night at 8 PM EST to find out!

01/29/2026

4 days to go! ✨
One of the best parts of CBIT is getting to see entrepreneurs bring their passions to life with mentorship, coaching, and real seed funding.

Meet finalist Danielle Bennett of With All The Love, mentored by Rachel McFadden & Hazel Geary of Drio.

This year, CBIT is awarding $80,000 total, including a $25,000 grand prize.

Winners announced Monday, Feb 2 at 8 PM EST on Facebook Live!