Since launching in 2019, Kiva Baltimore has supported local entrepreneurs by lending more than $250,000 in crowdfunded, interest-free loans.

We are thrilled to support local businesses through the collective power of their communities and the Baltimore Corps network! Our passion is in helping build a supportive ecosystem around emerging Baltimore entrepreneurs by connecting them to equitable lending, business development support, local resources and meaningful relationships. We’re excited to continue growing Black, Brown, and Women-owned Businesses and celebrate another year of success with our annual Kiva Baltimore Pitch Competition!

Networking | 5:30pm

Program and Pitching | 6pm

Awards and Closing | 6:45pm

The virtual Pitch Competition will feature local business owners competing for more than $5,000 in prizes, a panel of judges, and guest speakers from our community.

Competitors: Will be announced over the coming weeks…stay tuned!

Speakers:

Janice Walker-Emeogo, Small Business State Outreach Director at the Maryland Department of Labor

Fagan Harris, President and CEO of Baltimore Corps

Judges:

Lyndsae’ Peele, Founder & Principal Consultant at Kingdom Vision Consulting

Nicole Andonie, Regional Program Coordinator at Empowered Women International, a program of Latino Economic Development Center

Jay Nwachu, President and CEO of Innovation Works

Much gratitude to our sponsors:

T. Rowe Price Foundation

Howard Bank

M&T Bank

Their contribution helped make Kiva Baltimore’s Pitch Competition a reality.

What is Kiva?

Kiva is a nonprofit that underwrites zero-percent-interest, zero-fee loans up to $15,000 by connecting everyday investors, lending as little as $25, with entrepreneurs in our own communities. As Kiva’s operating partner locally, Baltimore Corps helps guide business owners through the Kiva loan process and connect entrepreneurs to opportunities available within our network. Learn more about Kiva Baltimore at http://baltimorecorps.org/kiva.