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North Carolina’s first Small Business Center Network Startup Showdown is heating up—with voting open until September 15th! Backed by the Wells Fargo Foundation, this fierce competition spotlights new entrepreneurs who’ve completed rigorous training and mentorship before pitching their ideas. Among the finalists: Kevin Roberts and Anna Barrett, a married couple from Cape Fear Community College, showcasing their patent-pending Cakebelle—a cake-serving tool designed to slash food waste. Their journey, guided by college director Jerry Coleman, is a testament to innovation fueled by community support. The stakes? $30K for first place, $20K second, and $10K third—real cash to launch their dreams. Help them win by liking their Cakebelle pitch on the NC Small Business Center Network YouTube channel. Winners announced September 17th in Raleigh—this is more than bragging rights; it’s funding, mentorship, and a platform for change.

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