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Say hello to Julia Carlucci, founder of Pillow’d, one of six finalists for the CFE’s upcoming HawkTank Business Pitch Competition on April 17th, 2023, at 5:30pm. To combat the growing fast-fashion industry, Carlucci came up with the idea to create a brand that sells decorative pillow covers and inserts that are reusable, to reduce waste production and save customers time, space, and money. Learn more about the Pillow’d brand here.

Meet Erin Petersen, founder of Chrysalis Farms, one of six finalists in the upcoming HawkTank Business Pitch Competition on April 17th, 2023, at 5:30pm. Petersen’s mission in creating Chrysalis Farms is to have a working urban farm that provides the local community with fresh produce, a cafe for gathering, eco-therapy experiences, and opportunities for vocational training. Read more about Erin and her vision for Chrysalis Farms.

Division One Fitness is one of six finalists in the upcoming HawkTank Business Pitch Competition on April 17th, 2023 at 5:30pm. Griffin Tomas, Dylan Sara, and Ben Zakowski, founders of Division One Fitness are three friends who came together with the goal to build a media brand that entertains and educates about being a division one athlete. Read more about them here.

Seniors Ava Taylor and Giovanna Cappadona have teamed up to come up with a solution for following local flooding conditions with their app, Fludz. Their app allows for users to report flooded areas, road hazards, and more. Read more about the HawkTank finalists here. Learn more about the Fludz app during the HawkTank Business Pitch Competition on April 17th, 2023, at 5:30pm.

Meet Alex Mykulyn, a junior Political Science student looking to find better ways to divert waste in closed loop venues and beyond. His business, iCycle, was created when Alex saw just how much his high school was disposing of used notebooks to landfills. iCycle recognizes and capitalizes on unique waste diversion opportunities, like partnering with local schools for locker clean out day. Find out more about Mykulyn and iCycle at the HawkTank Business Pitch Competition on April 17th at 5:30pm and read more here.

Ever feel like you’re subscribed to too many TV streaming services? HawkTank finalist Arielle Sincin is creating a solution with her BingeWatch app. The app helps users track their monthly subscription costs and how often they use different TV streaming services to better manage their finances. Learn more about BingeWatch at the HawkTank Business Pitch Competition on April 17th, 2023, at 5:30pm. In the meantime, read more about Sincin and her BingeWatch app here.

Alison Gilbert, the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship was recently interviewed in the winter publication of Monmouth Magazine—read about Alison’s vision and plans for the Center for Entrepreneurship in the magazine.