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Hayhurst Invitational

The Hayhurst Invitational is a first-of-its-kind pitching event in West Virginia. Financed by The Hayhurst Family, this event contributes funds towards two established businesses ready to further their companies. 

The first-place prize is $100,000 and the second-place prize is $50,000. These prizes go directly into supporting these entrepreneurs in their future endeavors with undiluted funds.

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Finalists

Congratulations to the five finalists

Lost Creek Farm logo
Mountain Steer logo
Mountainside logo
Stone Tower Coffee Roasters Logo
YNST logo

Nominees

With acknowledgement to our nominees

Brite logo
Saas Factory Logo
Farm to Fork Logo
Cupcakerie logo
Hawk Knob logo
Sage & Lila Company logo
Mon Valley Mushrooms logo
Wild Blue Adventure Co. logo
COX Telecom Logo
Swilled Dog logo
Parthian Battery Solutions logo
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Sponsored By:

Stakeholders

With acknowledgement to our collaborators

  • Woodlands Community Lenders
  • Huntington Bank
  • West Virginia Department of Agriculture
  • Iconic Air
  • West Virginia Small Business Development Center
  • Partner Community Capital
  • WV HIVE
  • Bluefield State
  • Marshall University
  • Vantage Ventures
  • Partnership Capital
  • WV Jobs Investment Trust
  • INNOVA Commercialization Group
  • Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Experts
  • WVU Extension
  • Intermed Labs
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