06/29/2024
🌟 Last week, we completed our first Retail Pitch Competition, and we are excited to announce our 2024 EOBC Cohort Finalists! 🌟
These talented individuals will be stationed inside The Grove's newest retail incubator. This innovative space will serve as a vibrant hub for entrepreneurship, providing our cohort members with the tools, resources, and community support they need to grow and succeed.
Meet the finalists:
Truly Rare Customs:
Introducing Gabriel Williams, founder and CEO of Truly Rare Customs and one of our Eric Outlaw Retail Incubator finalists. Gabriel is a self-taught painter, seamstress, and graphic designer who creates unique, personalized designs. Truly Rare offers high-quality, custom-made gear, transforming basics into bold, one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Want to learn more? Follow them
J.R Candle Company: .r_candlecompany
Introducing Joi Riley, founder of J.R. Candle Company and one of our Eric Outlaw Retail Incubator finalists. Joi crafts eco-friendly, handcrafted candles, diffusers, room sprays, surface cleaners, and sanitizers using ethical and long-lasting coconut apricot wax, providing a sustainable and luxurious experience for their customers. Want to learn more? Follow them .r_candlecompany
DEMiblue Natural Nails:
Meet Michelle Robinson, CEO of DEMIblue Nails and one of our Eric Outlaw Retail Incubator finalists. With 11 years in healthcare and 9 years in education, Michelle founded DemiBlue to pioneer clean beauty. They aim to educate consumers about harmful chemicals in cosmetics and promote safer, cancer-free beauty products. Want to learn more? Follow them !
Stay tuned to follow their journey and witness their incredible progress throughout the year!