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THE GAUNTLET


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WATCH: Clover Hill Angus wins 2025 Gauntlet Competition

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Tuesday night, more than $300,000 worth of cash and in-kind prizes are up for grabs for the more than 130 entrepreneurs from across our viewing area who participated in the 10-week program.

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More than 100 entrepreneurs compete in 10th annual Gauntlet business competition

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More than 100 local entrepreneurs are working to take their business ideas to the next level.

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A decade of igniting entrepreneurship, Gauntlet business competition begins 10th year

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Applications are now being accepted for the 10th annual Gauntlet business program and competition. Over the past decade, the program has built a network of more than 1000 Gauntlet Alumni/entrepreneurs, 300 industry experts who serve as mentors and has provided entrepreneurs and communities with over $7 million in resources to advance business development and innovation.

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The Gauntlet’s 10-week course for entrepreneurs wraps up

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Crunch time for 120 local entrepreneurs who were vying to win the state’s largest business competition: The Gauntlet.The 10-week course wrapped up Tuesday night for their final virtual meeting.

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The Gauntlet business program underway

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There are more than 100 entrepreneurs participating in this year’s Gauntlet business program.

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Electric Iris prints up innovation in Buena Vista

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Every great business idea starts by creating a solution to a problem, and that’s what Electric Iris owner Natalie Ashton is printing up.

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The Gauntlet competition sign-up deadline approaching

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If you have a great idea for a business, now is your chance to make it happen.

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The Gauntlet business program, competition in Roanoke returns

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The Gauntlet, now in its ninth year, is Virginia’s largest business program and competition.

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The future of local business is female in Southwest Virginia

Read full article: The future of local business is female in Southwest Virginia

Tuesday is International Women’s Day and we’re celebrating women around the world and here at home.

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Local entrepreneur wins business competition

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Megan and Lindsey sit down with the winner of The Gauntlet competition!

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7-year-old who sells lemonade becomes youngest entrepreneur in the Gauntlet

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ROANOKE, Va. – Making history at seven years old, Judah Clements is the youngest entrepreneur to ever be accepted into the Gauntlet program. Selling lemonade under his nickname Judah Bug, he is ready to bottle his product and start selling online. Looking for some help, Judah and his family, turned to The Gauntlet. “I found out that it takes a lot of work,” Judah said. Ad“It’s going to inspire them to do a business,” Judah said.

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Creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem: A look at how SWVA is fostering entrepreneurship

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It’s called “an entrepreneurial ecosystem.” Fostering entrepreneurship has become a core focus of economic development in cities and countries around the world. Tapping into the entrepreneurial ecosystem is a core lesson taught in the program. AdOften, local businesses support other local businesses, knowing they’re each stronger together. Amanda Forrester with the Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center said that’s a trend in Southwest Virginia, especially during the pandemic. The community plays a big role in creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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This year’s Gauntlet winner appears on Daytime Blue Ridge

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ROANOKE, Va. – The Advancement Foundation puts on Virginia’s largest business program and competition called The Gauntlet. This year’s winner was Nick Morgan the owner of Formable Grabber.

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This year's Gauntlet winner appears on Daytime Blue Ridge

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The Advancement Foundation puts on Virginia's largest business program and competition called The Gauntlet. This year's winner was Nick Morgan the owner of Formable Grabber. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

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The Gauntlet celebrates five years of small business growth in Roanoke Valley

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VINTON, Va. – The Roanoke Valley’s own The Gauntlet celebrated the end of its fifth season Thursday night. Entrepreneurs once again competed in Virginia's largest business growth competition. They were recognized for their hard work and growth over the last few months at the Vinton War Memorial. The Advancement Foundation is behind the program and said as the program continues to grow, so do the opportunities for businesses right here at home. We want to keep our talent here," Advancement Foundation President Annette Patterson said.

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