- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Comerica Bank Supports Southern Dallas Entrepreneurs Through New Pitch Competition https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/243266?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/243266?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/243266?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Comerica Bank Supports Southern Dallas Entrepreneurs Through New Pitch Competition &body=ESG News from Comerica Bank https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/243266?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Responsible Business & Employee Engagement](/CSR-News/responsible-business-employee-engagement) # Comerica Bank Supports Southern Dallas Entrepreneurs Through New Pitch Competition Mar 26, 2019 3:55 PM ET ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Dec_4.jpg) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Dec_2.jpg) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Dec_3.jpg) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/DEC.jpg) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Dec_4.jpg?h=29234840) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Dec_2.jpg?h=29234840) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Dec_3.jpg?h=29234840) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/DEC.jpg?h=29234840) Comerica proudly partnered with [The DEC at Redbird](https://redbirdec.com/) for the inaugural The Nest: Pitch Competition and help showcase the entrepreneurial spirit of southern Dallas. Entrepreneurs pitched their respective businesses for a chance to earn the grand prize of $10,000 in seed funding. Brass Tacks Collective impressed the panel of judges that included Comerica Texas Market President Brian Foley and Senior Vice President and National Director of Retail Rhonda Davenport, earning the grand prize. Goodieboxx finished second, winning $5,000, and fan favorite Education PowerED won the Audience Choice Award, earning $1,000. **About Comerica** Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. [Visit our website](https://www.comerica.com/) [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/ComericaBank-Logo-CMYK.png)](/profiles/comerica-bank) ### More from Comerica Bank ###### [Comerica Adds Over $1 Million in Investments to Strengthen California Nonprofits](/news/comerica-adds-over-1-million-investments-strengthen-california-nonprofits) Dec 18, 2020 1:25 PM ET ###### [Comerica Bank Named One of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek; Recognized as Sustainability Leader by CDP](/news/comerica-bank-named-one-americas-most-responsible-companies-newsweek-recognized-sustainability) Dec 17, 2020 4:50 PM ET ###### [Comerica Bank Claims Michigan Battle of the Buildings Top Honors Among Financial Services Competitors](/news/comerica-bank-claims-michigan-battle-buildings-top-honors-among-financial-services-competitors) Nov 25, 2020 1:30 PM ET ###### [Comerica Bank Donates $100,000 to Capuchin Soup Kitchen](/news/comerica-bank-donates-100000-capuchin-soup-kitchen) Nov 20, 2020 1:00 PM ET ###### [Texas Rangers and Comerica Bank Award District Barbershop as Grand Prize Winner in Rally Back Contest](/news/texas-rangers-and-comerica-bank-award-district-barbershop-grand-prize-winner-rally-back-contest) Nov 3, 2020 11:50 AM ET ###### [Comerica Bank and Detroit Lions Team Up to Benefit Community Partners](/news/comerica-bank-and-detroit-lions-team-benefit-community-partners) Oct 30, 2020 11:30 AM ET ###### [Comerica, Triumph Church Partner to Meet Community Needs](/news/comerica-triumph-church-partner-meet-community-needs) Oct 27, 2020 1:30 PM ET ###### [Comerica Makes Grant to LISC to Fuel Lending for Minority-Owned Small Businesses in Detroit, LA and Phoenix](/news/comerica-makes-grant-lisc-fuel-lending-minority-owned-small-businesses-detroit-la-and-phoenix) Oct 22, 2020 12:15 PM ET