Amber Solomon, Immerse Collective, wins Tobique Pow Wow Pitch

Amber Solomon, Immerse Collective, wins Tobique Pow Wow Pitch

On July 27, 2024, Pow Wow Pitch presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify, and Mastercard, and in collaboration with Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI), Wabanaki Maple, and Food & Beverage Atlantic, announced Amber Solomon, Founder of Immerse Collective, from the Bilijk First Nation as the 2024 Tobique Pow Wow Pitch Winner. The Indigenous-owned business has won $5,000 for their business and will advance to the 2024 Pow Wow Pitch Grand Finale where they will get the chance to win the grand prize of $25,000.

Pow Wow Pitch partners with Tobique Powwow on July 27th

Pow Wow Pitch partners with Tobique Powwow on July 27th

Pow Wow Pitch, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that empowers and supports Indigenous entrepreneurs with access to capital, mentorship, training and support, presented in partnership with RBC, Shopify, and Mastercard Canada, announced its new partnership with Tobique Powwow, and local partners Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) and Wabanki Maple, to put the spotlight on Indigenous entrepreneurs in Tobique First Nation, New Brunswick, on July 27, 2024.

Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Joint Economic Development Initiative in Collaboration with Women in Business New Brunswick to bring Pow Wow Pitch to New Brunswick

Pow Wow Pitch Partners with Joint Economic Development Initiative in Collaboration with Women in Business New Brunswick to bring Pow Wow Pitch to New Brunswick

“Working with the Pow Wow Pitch team has been such an exciting and rewarding experience,” said Laura Englehart, Economic Development Manager at JEDI. “We have been wanting to bring Pow Wow Pitch to New Brunswick for some time and are ecstatic to see our collaborative efforts become a reality through strengthening our partnerships. We cannot wait to see our New Brunswick Indigenous entrepreneurs shine at the upcoming Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) Pow Wow and where they will grow and the succeed from there!”