FRESNO (KMJ) — The final five finalists in the Downtown Fresno Partnership’s Create Here Business Plan Competition in have been selected.
The group are in a competition to win two prizes organized by the partnership. The People’s Choice winner will receive $500 in cash, and the overall winner will be awarded everything they need to set up shop.
“A prize package worth over $100,000″, says Executive Director of organizer ‘The Downtown Fresno Partnership’ Gretchen Moore, “and it includes free rent in a Downtown space for a year.”
“This was a way to help inform people that Downtown is an exciting place and it’s a really friendly place for investment.”
The final five, and each of their official entry videos, are below:
Char – Currently established in Visalia, this café of epicurean treats is looking to expand into Downtown Fresno.
House of Pendragon and Pita Kabob – Already a popular local craft beer brewer, House of Pendragon is teaming up with popular Visalia gastropub Pita Kabob to bring a tasting room and restaurant to downtown Fresno.
Papa Steve and Nienna – This retailer will offer custom made home furnishings and accessories, many of which will be made in-store.
Raw Fresno – The food truck that makes its way around Fresno almost every day of the week with fresh, raw, vegan, gluten-free, organic food will open a café location.
Tree of Life Café – A fresh farm-to-table, home-cooked comfort food establishment, serving and showcasing the agricultural products raised in Fresno County.
If you’d like to vote for your favorite, this is the link to click on.
