05/19/2026
Congratulations to the Pitch It and Grow It winners! 👏
Big ideas. Bold visions. Bright futures.
We are proud to announce the 2026 winners of the Pitch It & Grow It Surry Summit Grants! From emerging entrepreneurs launching new ideas to established businesses preparing for their next phase of growth, these recipients represent the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit driving Surry County forward.
Pitch It Winners
Devon Hays — Surry Driving School
Maranda Atkins — Dino Cat Magnets
Durant Hins — Dracko's Metal Works
Kasey Meadows — The Lynx Med Spa
Sable White — Pine Roots Strategy
Allison Johnson — The Tipsy Twosome
Stephen Bass & Jakob Holt — Next Level Networks
Grow It Winners
Nickee Blizzard — Blue Ridge Massage
Brodie Lovill — Yadkin Valley Pest Control
Stephanie Venable — Granny Ruth’s Bakery
Adam Jennings — JennTech
Jessica Cockerham — The Chop Shop Barber & Shave
Julie Fletcher — State of Graze
Lisa Blevins — Artisan Alley
This year’s program expansion was made possible through the support of the Duke Energy Foundation, helping us invest even more into the future of local business.
A huge thank you to Lesa Hensley and the Small Business Center, our incredible judges, community partners, and every entrepreneur who participated in this year’s process. Your passion, dedication, and hard work continue to build momentum across our region!
Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, we cannot wait to see where your journey takes you next!
To learn more, visit our website at surryedp.com
