Momentum Competition

We are excited to bring you the sixth 5×5 Night in Ludington, sponsored by Epworth.

Five applicants will be selected to pitch their business idea for five minutes in front of a panel consisting of four judges. A live audience will serve as a fifth judge, in the event of a tie. One winner will take home $5,000, in addition to in-kind gifts from Epworth, and an automatic Top 10 spot in the Momentum Business Plan Competition.

EVENT DATE: Monday, August 11, 2025
LOCATION: Epworth Heights
1161 N. Lakeshore Dr.
Ludington
TIME: 4:00 PM

One winner will receive $5,000, plus in-kind gifts from Epworth:

• An ad in the Epworth Annual - The ad runs in a book for all cottagers. Having the ad is also the only way to solicit Epworth cottagers, via business cards, brochures, social media, newsletter.
• Invitation to have a booth at Epworth's early-season open house to inform cottagers about the business.
• Invitation to take the stage at the next year's Momentum 5x5 to give an update on the business to the captive audience of both cottagers and Ludington-area public.