Finalists for Sheridan Start-Up Challenge Announced

IMPACT 307, Sheridan’s business incubator has announced the finalists for the 2021 Sheridan Start-Up Challenge entrepreneur competition.  According to Scot Rendall, IMPACT Sheridan Director, “The semi-final round included a number of quality business ideas, and the judges decided that they wanted to hear follow-on pitches from six finalists on Pitch Night.”

Here’s brief summary of each finalist, including the company name, the entrepreneur, and their innovative business idea.

Oyster City Mushroom Farm, Jeremiah Attebury – a large scale, year-round gourmet mushroom farm that will provide fresh mushrooms to local and regional markets.

Outter Limits, RJ Bungert – an innovative, durable, go-anywhere lunchbox cooler concept that was devised through years of experience working in Wyoming coal mines.

Farm to Table Beef Brand/Marketing, Taylor Kerns – a marketing company that will unite Sheridan region ranchers under one brand and sell farm-to-table fresh beef products into larger retail outlets.

SonaPure, Austin Ledingham – development of a hearing protection system for dentists, hygienists, and staff that focuses on quality, comfort, and convenience.

Mitten’s Moisturizer, Kaya Pehringer – an artisan line of body lotion products made from locally sourced goat’s milk that is healthy for skin and will be marketed throughout the state.

Brit Schmit LLC, Brittni Schmit – a line of women’s jumpsuit and romper apparel that overcomes some of the traditional limitations of wearing these garments.