03/17/2026
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced seven finalists for the 2026 Pitch Competition at the sixth annual Athene Beyond Boundaries Business Summit.
These finalists were selected by our Pitch Competition Committee after reviewing more than 130 applications. Each finalist will deliver a five-minute pitch to the judges. Additionally, one more competitor will be randomly selected from the applicant pool on the day of the event.
Since 2021, over $200,000 has been awarded to business owners. This year’s finalists include:
Bah K***a Kitchen – Urbandale, Iowa
Dtocs – Portland, Oregon
Gallivant Mawa Ice Creams – Houston, Texas
Innovation Station Kits – Lithia, Florida
Lewis Lawn & Labor, Inc. – Des Moines, Iowa
ShampooTime – Red Oak, Texas
Vaila Shoes – Charlotte, North Carolina
The Bank of America Pitch Competition will take place on April 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel. To learn more and register, please visit bbbsummit.com.
Presented by Chase.
