For the past several months, 20 entrepreneurs and small businesses have been developing the tools, the strategy and the mindset to grow their business as part of the 2025 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition.
Now, the top eight competitors will be moving on to the finale, and that much closer to a shot at one of the top three cash prizes.
The top eight competitors will be pitching their completed business plan to a panel of judges during the finale, which will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St.
Tickets to the finale are free and are currently available online. RSVPs are required for seating count and food.
The top eight businesses will make a three-minute pitch to the judging panel, followed by a two-minute round of Q&A. Ultimately, three of them will take home cash prizes — $4,000 for third place, $6,000 for second place and $10,000 for the grand prize winner.
The following competitors will be pitching in the finale on Oct. 14:
- Create + Collaborate – A nonprofit helping first-generation college students transition into adulthood through mentoring, leadership training and life skills.
- Fort Worth STEAM Academy – A tuition-free public charter middle school focused on personalized learning and advanced STEAM education.
- Modern Menagerie Interiors – A full-service interior studio that offers space planning, custom furnishings and project management for remodels and new construction.
- OakSpy Signs and Graphics – A custom sign solution business that specializes in ADA-compliant signage.
- Open-Minded Counseling – Offers mental health and wellness services through in-person, virtual or hybrid sessions.
- Story and Strategy PR – A boutique public relations agency with a focus on healthcare, nonprofit and higher education.
- TULLA – An integrated coaching, consulting, training and therapy company, focused on helping people reach their full potential and contribute their talents in meaningful ways.
- XO Halal – A subscription-based snack box that curates halal-certified treats from around the world.
About the competition
The Fort Worth Business Plan Competition is currently in its 14th year. The competition is an opportunity to help local entrepreneurs develop the tools, the strategy and the mindset to grow their business, setting them up for long-term success in the form of a written business plan.
The 2025 competition is once again sponsored by Frost Bank. Supporting mentors and coaches include Accelerate Fort Worth, Ensemble Coworking, Foundations EDC, SCORE Fort Worth and TechFW.
