{"id":363550,"date":"2026-07-07T03:57:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T03:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/363550\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T03:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T03:57:08","slug":"top-20-announced-for-2026-fort-worth-business-plan-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/363550\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 20 announced for 2026 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"

The field has narrowed in the\u00a02026 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition<\/a>, with 20 competitors moving on to participate in several weeks of business development workshops, mentorship opportunities, and pitch practice with local partners and the competition\u2019s sponsor, Frost Bank.<\/p>\n

The Fort Worth Business Plan Competition is an annual celebration of Fort Worth\u2019s entrepreneurial spirit, and serves as both a showcase and a training opportunity for the city\u2019s emerging small businesses to help set them up for long-term success.<\/p>\n

Top 20 businesses<\/p>\n

Audrey\u2019s Popcorn\u00a0sells gourmet popcorn made with real ingredients and unforgettable flavor \u2013 and Audrey has been selling this treat since she was 5 years old.<\/p>\n

Articulate Your Value (AYV)\u00a0is a private-sector workforce development and talent advancement firm that supports students, job seekers, and professionals through customized training and coaching.<\/p>\n

C. Collins Consulting Services\u00a0helps truck drivers transition from a one-person shop to becoming owners and operators \u2013 including a structured process for scaling.<\/p>\n

DMG Notaries\u00a0is a document-signing service that helps streamline complex real estate closings across the country.<\/p>\n

EPIC Expeditions and Events\u00a0is a luxury travel and event company that creates seamless, high-touch experiences for travelers seeking elevated, stress-free experiences.<\/p>\n

Fun on the Run Plus One\u00a0is on a mission to reduce loneliness and social isolation by helping people build meaningful real-world connections through shared interests, activities and community engagement.<\/p>\n

Green Thistle Emporium\u00a0is a marketplace that offers refillable home and body products, with a commitment to sustainability and local makers.<\/p>\n

ICONIER Digital Marketing Agency\u00a0is a full-service digital marketing agency that helps small and mid-sized businesses turn online visibility into real customers.<\/p>\n

Karriem\u2019s Catering\u00a0delivers chef-crafted Southern cuisine with modern efficiency \u2013 from meal-prep offerings to weddings, corporate events and private gatherings.<\/p>\n

Market Match\u00a0is a software platform that helps businesses, venues, universities and brands make smarter inventory and product decisions through real-time customer feedback.<\/p>\n

MLK Prearrangements\u00a0offers personalized funeral pre-planning through 40-plus funeral homes in the Fort Worth area.<\/p>\n

Mothers of Murdered Angels\u00a0is dedicated to supporting survivors of gun violence through advocacy, resources, grief support, education and community outreach.<\/p>\n

Open-Minded Counseling\u00a0provides affirmative and inclusive mental health and wellness services that supports a person\u2019s mind, body and spirit.<\/p>\n

Panther City Eye Care\u00a0is a locally-owned optometry practice in the Riverside neighborhood that provides accessible, high-quality, patient-centered care that improves vision and promotes lifelong eye health.<\/p>\n

South West EV Installation Services\u00a0designs and delivers resilient, sustainable energy solutions for mixed-use and multifamily developments, with a focus on underserved communities.<\/p>\n

Swift Stretch\u00a0is a mobile and studio-based assisted stretching and recovery service that provides holistic, functional wellness at the client\u2019s convenience.<\/p>\n

Sultrosium Wellness\u00a0offers personalized wellness plans rooted in comprehensive hormonal testing, food sensitivity testing, and precision-crafted supplement protocol.<\/p>\n

The Review Mediator\u00a0is an online dispute resolution company that helps businesses and individuals resolve harmful, false, or policy-violating digital content.<\/p>\n

The West Wellness and Massage\u00a0is Fort Worth\u2019s only integrated wellness center that combines medically-supervised care with luxury spa services.<\/p>\n

Williams and J Bookkeeping\u00a0provides personalized, professional tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll processing and small-business financial consulting services.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s next?<\/p>\n

Once these competitors complete their training, they will use it to create a comprehensive written business plan. The plans will be scored, and the Top 8 will have an opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of judges on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.<\/p>\n

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finalists, with $10,000 going to first place, $6,000 to second place and $4,000 to third place.<\/p>\n

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