The winners say the contest not only gives them money they need to expand their businesses, it also provides a boost of confidence.
SAN DIEGO — Several local female entrepreneurs were selected to receive thousands of dollars in grants as part of the"Jacobs Center Union Bank Start-Up Pitch Competition".Soely Sanchez owns a business called"Braid Street" and won 3rd place which earned her $2,500. Jaclyn Sarnese is this year's first place winner and won $10,000 for her business"Elevated Classrooms".
Both women are part of the Jacobs Center's"Connect All" program, which is a business accelerator dedicated to helping low to moderate income entrepreneurs get the resources and education they need to grow their ideas into successful realities.
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