Business Impact NW Announces 10 Finalists for IMPACT Pitch 2026

Selected from more than 200 applicants across four states, the finalists will take the stage in Seattle on October 1.

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Business Impact NW today announced the 10 finalists for IMPACT Pitch 2026, the organization’s annual regional small business competition.

The finalists will take the stage on Thursday, October 1, at South Seattle College’s Jerry M. Brockey Center to pitch their businesses to a panel of judges. They will compete across three categories: Startup/Idea Stage, Early Stage, and Established Business, with one winner in each receiving a $10,000 grand prize to invest in their business.

More than 200 entrepreneurs from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington entered this year’s competition. Over four months of competitive rounds, participants have been challenged to make the case for their businesses, from the community impact they create to their operations, marketing, and financial feasibility.

The evening will include networking with community partners, finalists' pitches, food, drinks, music, and the announcement of the 2026 prize winners.

IMPACT Pitch 2026 Finalists:

Startup/Idea Stage:
- Alexandra Kusherets — Longevia LLC (Port Orchard, WA)
- Deanna Hoyt — TheraProfessional (Gig Harbor, WA)
- Joshua MacFawn — TRADERS LLC (Seattle, WA)

Early Stage:
- Pablo Vazquez — TJ’s Street Tacos (Seattle, WA)
- Parvati Patil — Tiny Traditions, LLC (Seattle, WA)
- Sarah Howard — Krossfade Enterprises LLC (Boise, ID)

Established Business:
- Federick Brooks — Sound Sports Performance and Training (Lynnwood, WA)
- Joshua Yocum — Crutch Carries LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)
- Kaniz Shah — Silk and Stone Inc (Portland, OR)
- Ross Wilkins — Queer Plants Café LLC (Portland, OR)

For full event details and tickets, visit IMPACT Pitch tickets: https://businessimpactnw.org/annual-events/impact-pitch/tickets/

Carolina Guzman
Business Impact NW
carolinag@businessimpactnw.org