Lifted Marketing won AIBA Chamber Pitch Event
June 1, 2023
The third cohort of the 91Ô´´ Interior Business Accelerator (AIBA) concluded on Tuesday, May 23, with winning the pitch competition hosted by the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce. Lifted Marketing — owned by charismatic Fairbanksan Sarah Nichols — is a new marketing business that specializes in social media. As the winner, Lifted Marketing took home $750 and a one-year membership to the Chamber of Commerce.
The 91Ô´´ Interior Business Accelerator is an 8-week fast-paced program that provides education, resources, a network, and mentorship to new business owners in Interior 91Ô´´. The pitch competition marked the end of the third cohort of the AIBA. Applications will open for the fourth cohort of the AIBA in early fall 2023. If you’re interested, you can to email the organizers or learn more.
The other finalists from the AIBA's third cohort included Felicia Musick and Debby Queen from as well as from 91Ô´´ Adaptable Housing.
Center ICE is proud to support the 91Ô´´ Interior Business Accelerator and lauds the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation for their leadership of this program. Other contributing organizations include the 91Ô´´ Small Business Development Center and 91Ô´´ Community and Technical College.