The Borrow Bar Startup Showdown Pitch August 2026

YouTube Voting is Open!

It’s “Go Time”, friends! As you may remember, The Borrow Bar has been selected as a top finalist out of over 300 applicants in the Small Business Center Network (SBCN) Start Up Showdown. We’re competing for up to $30,000 in startup funding, as I introduce The Borrow Bar, a membership-based service offering on-demand access to high-end household and hosting goods in Wake County.

The Borrow Bar Founder Lisa Jeffries Nobling at Pitch Day 2026 for North Carolina Small Business Center Network's (SBCN) Inaugural Startup Showdown

We’re Headed to the Final Round of the SBCN Startup Showdown!

Big news! The Borrow Bar has been named a top 17 finalist in North Carolina’s Inaugural SBCN Startup Showdown. Read about my journey through the summer pitch accelerator, and learn how you can vote for us on YouTube from Sept. 1–15 to help us bring home $30K in startup funding!