Big Wins and Bold Ideas: Pitch It Texarkana 2025 Winners

The Fourth Annual Pitch It Texarkana competition went down earlier this week. Sixty-three contestants had the chance to pitch their business concept or invention and product ideas in 3 minutes.

On the line was prize money for the winners to put toward their business ideas or inventions.

And The Winners of the 2025 Pitch It Texarkana Are...

First Place Winner - Taking the top prize of $10,000 was Chole Young and Amer Adams with Split Vending. They pitched the business idea of a vending machine placed in an area on the Texas-Arkansas state line. The vending machine would be stocked with Texarkana souvenirs and essentials. This would be designed to serve tourists visiting the Texakana area 24/7.

Second Place Winner - $5,000 prize went to Aliana Hernadez with Mi Clinica Hispana. This would be an expansion of her clinic. The Sanua lounge would offer infrared sauna therapy and detox treatments for the Hispanic community in Texarkana.

Third Place Winner of $2,500 went to Channen Branch for Branch Catering in Ashdown to expand his business and grow his company lunch program.

Pitch it Texarkana is a launchpad for local entrepreneurs that helps turn their ideas into a reality. The Assembly Line is a creative business hub where these people can go and get support through workshops and mentoring. All the participants will have the support of The Assembly Line, making every participant a winner.

Congratulations to the winners!