Hatch Bloomington 2025 Top 10 Competition

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Hatch Bloomington pitch competition

Pitch: Bastu Bloomington (Nordic bath house)

Pitch: Bloomington Farm and Feed (backyard agriculture supply)

Small business development in Bloomington

Entrepreneurial community support and wellness

Areas of Interest (4)

Small business innovation: How the City of Bloomington is using $100,000 grants to spur local entrepreneurship.
The 'Bath House' movement: Is a Nordic spa concept a viable long-term business in the Twin Cities suburbs?
Entrepreneurship born from crisis: The emotional and logistical drive behind the creation of 'Bloomington Farm and Feed'.
Technology in traditional services: How startups are utilizing AI and automation to keep operating costs low in physical retail.

Notable Quotes (3)

If last year was any indication for us... everyone here has somebody who they're cheering for.
— Tim Busy

Event spiritOpening remarks at the pitch competition.

Bastu Bloomington, your modern Nordic inspired bath house featuring hot and cold therapies for mental and physical wellness.
— Diana Arian

Bastu BloomingtonIntroducing the core concept of their pitch.

BFF isn't just filling the gap, it's creating a community hub. And in just one year, we've built what I call Instacart for backyard farmers.
— Michelle Zimmer

Bloomington Farm and FeedDefining the scope of her business.

People (5)

Tim BusyMayor of Bloomington

Opening the second year of the Hatch Bloomington pitch competition at Civic Plaza.

1 quote

“There is an extension of support across this entire program, which I thought was very special last year.”

Describing the community atmosphere of the event.

Barb WolfAssistant Port Authority Administrator

Explaining event rules and voting procedures for the competition.

Dave ArianCo-Founder

Pitching Bastu Bloomington, a Nordic-inspired bath house.

Diana ArianCo-Founder

Pitching the health benefits and business model of Bastu Bloomington.

Michelle ZimmerOwner and Founder

Pitching Bloomington Farm and Feed, an agriculture supply service.

Places Mentioned

Blackbox Theater, Civic Plaza, Bloomington, MNMall of America, Bloomington, MNBloomington, Minnesota

Events & Meetings (1)

Hatch Bloomington pitch competition: August 12, 2025

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