The 2024 PitchBlack Participating Companies

  • Upland Autowerks

    Upland Autowerks, located in North Portland, has a vision to open an academic hands-on learning center specializing in the automotive trade for black, brown and previously incarcerated people of color.

  • Flourish Spices & African Food

    Flourish Spices & African Food in Salem, produces packaged African foods - from Jollof Rice Mix to Akara Pancake Mix - with the goal of making African food more accessible for everyone to enjoy.

  • Rockridge

    Rockridge is on a mission to upgrade the wardrobe for ambitious entrepreneurs and through our content and community provide them with the resources to succeed. Revolutionary style. All day comfort.

  • Sunrise Books

    Sunrise Books is a childrens bookstore full of wonder, joy and play. We aspire to create a community not only of book lovers but also of light bearers. We seek to expose the beauty of stories in all forms of expression, literary, visual, auditory and movement.

  • Pacmodo

    At Pacmodo, we’ve created a multimodal backpack system designed for seamless transition between every adventure. Our mission is to ignite the spark of creativity and adventure in everyone while building a lasting partnership with the gear we rely upon everyday.

  • BLOOM Agency

    BLOOM Agency is a boutique casting and talent agency proudly representing a diverse range of cultural talent, including actors, models, and performers in the beauty and production industries. We specialize in facilitating castings and providing hands-on educational panels and workshops to empower our talent.

  • Lion Speaks

    At Lion Speaks, we leverage curated and impactful stories as powerful educational tools. Our projects offer mentorship and paid training to emerging talents in the realms of film and television production. By nurturing the next generation of storytellers, we pave the way for individuals who have often been marginalized in mainstream media.

  • Mister OK's Essentials

    Mister OK's Essentials provides a space where you can discover the experience of non-toxic scents and their abilities to evoke emotions, change moods, and recreate memories. Immerse yourself in a unique olfactory experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and inspired.

  • HOLLA School

    HOLLA School is a public charter school sponsored by Reynolds School District. We are a tuition-free school of choice for K-3rd grade students beginning in 2023-2024. Their mission is to change the academic narratives of Black, Brown and Indigenous youth.

  • ABC Travel Greenbook

    The ABC Travel Greenbook App is the #1 resource connecting travelers to the African Diaspora Globally! Providing Black Travel preferences at your fingertips on 6 out of 7 continents it's everything you need in one place