News Summary
Jasmine Jones, founder of Myya, won $27,500 at Baltimore Homecoming’s Crab Tank competition, showcasing the city’s commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs. The event featured ten semi-finalists vying for funding and recognition to enhance their businesses’ community impact. Myya specializes in post-mastectomy products, aiming to improve accessibility for breast cancer survivors.
Baltimore Hosts Baltimore Homecoming’s Crab Tank Competition, Awarding $27,500 to Local Entrepreneur
Baltimore, MD — Jasmine Jones, founder and CEO of Myya, a startup specializing in post-mastectomy bras and breast prostheses, secured a total of $27,500 in winnings at the recent Baltimore Homecoming’s Crab Tank business competition. The event, held on September 19, 2025, showcased local entrepreneurs competing for funding and recognition to expand their businesses and community impact.
Details of the Crab Tank Competition
The competition attracted nearly 90 local business applicants, with ten advancing to the semi-finals. From these, five finalists presented their pitches during the event. Jasmine Jones’s company, Myya, emerged as one of the top contenders and was awarded a grand prize of $25,000, along with the People’s Choice Award of $2,500. The total prize money awarded to Jones and her business was $27,500.
About Myya and Its Mission
Myya is known as the first direct-to-consumer brand focusing on post-mastectomy products, including bras, breast prostheses, and various supplies. The company’s offerings are designed to be accessible, with products that are insurance-reimbursable, thereby increasing affordability for breast cancer survivors.
Since its inception, Myya has served over 21,000 customers and has established partnerships with several local hospitals. The company is also working on opening a brick-and-mortar store in Baltimore, aiming to provide in-person support and accessibility to its products.
Support and Community Engagement
Myya actively partners with organizations supporting breast cancer patients and their families, such as The Red Devils, a group dedicated to providing assistance and advocacy. The company’s focus on accessibility and community service underscores its commitment to improving quality of life for survivors.
Event Highlights and Community Impact
Baltimore Homecoming’s Crab Tank program, launched in 2019, is designed to foster local entrepreneurship through coaching, networking, and funding opportunities. The event’s emphasis is on breaking down barriers faced by local entrepreneurs and encouraging innovation within the Baltimore community.
Supporters and judges from the local business, investment, and innovation sectors praised the finalists for their creativity and community impact. Notably, representatives from institutions such as M&T Bank highlighted the significance of the competition in reinforcing Baltimore’s entrepreneurial resilience and ingenuity.
Recognition and Future Prospects
Maryland-based Mandy Snyder, executive director of Baltimore Homecoming, commended Jasmine Jones’s dedication to entrepreneurship and innovation. During the event, Jones shared her vision through a video presentation, showcasing her motivation for founding Myya and how her company aims to serve and empower breast cancer survivors.
Past winners of the Crab Tank competition have seen their enterprises grow beyond Baltimore, emphasizing the program’s role in fostering regional economic development and supporting local entrepreneurs’ expansion efforts.
Background and Context
The Crab Tank Entrepreneurship Program has become a vital component of Baltimore Homecoming, connecting entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities. The program’s success reflects Baltimore’s commitment to nurturing local businesses and promoting equity and innovation in the city’s economic landscape.
Overall, the event underscored Baltimore’s ongoing efforts to support its entrepreneurs and highlighted Jasmine Jones’s success as a notable example of local innovation and entrepreneurship making a nationwide impact.
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- Baltimore Fishbowl: Crab Tank Winner’s Journey
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- Baltimore Positive: Crab Cake Row Showcasing Local Life
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