LevelUp 2025

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Eligibility to Participate:

  • Must have 10 or less employees

  • Must be a female entrepreneur

  • Be a Chicago-Based company

  • Minimum of two years in business

  • Minimum of $250,000 in gross revenue annually

HerInstitute:

A 6-week virtual masterclass with WVON’s Melody Spann Cooper to learn how to take your business to the next level. This incredible opportunity is available for the first 20 entrepreneurs that enter the Level Up Competition. A guest will join every week to discuss a different topic of their expertise. You won’t want to miss this!

Dates to Remember:

– Submit a short elevator pitch by Friday, May 9th.

How to get involved:

To participate in the 2025 LevelUp contest, you will need to submit a short written or recorded elevator pitch via direct message to our social media (@wvon1690) or by email to levelup@wvon.com. The deadline to submit a pitch is Friday, May 9th. Don’t miss out on a chance to win $20,000 in cash and prizes!

For any further questions, please email us at levelup@wvon.com.

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