RISE project

Stacy's® Pita Chips Furthers Legacy of Supporting Women Entrepreneurs by Showcasing Short Film During Private Event at the Sundance Film Festival

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Friday, January 20, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stacy's Pita Chips continues its longstanding commitment of championing women-owned businesses with the announcement of its next Stacy's Rise Project class, a grant and mentoring program for female entrepreneurs. And, new this year, Stacy's Pita Chips is honoring the resilience of women entrepreneurs who have faced adversity and persevered through the release of Rise – a short film, produced in collaboration with Hello Sunshine, that will be celebrated as part of Stacy's Pita Chips sponsorship during the Sundance Film Festival. 

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  • As an official sponsor of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival1, Stacy's Pita Chips will screen the short film at Stacy's Roots to Rise Market in Park City.
  • Those not at the Sundance Film Festival are invited to watch the Rise short film here and on Prime Video2.
  • Stacy's chose to support the 2023 Sundance Film Festival as an extension of its commitment to supporting creative, innovative and visionary women.
  • Stacy's Pita Chips will also host several panels featuring Stacy's Rise Project winners, the creators of the Rise film, women in film and entertainment, and Stacy's Pita Chips founder Stacy Madison.

Stacy's Rise Project™ Announces First-ever Class of Canadian Grant Recipients in Support of Women Entrepreneurs

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Friday, January 20, 2023

This announcement marks the first time the program has awarded Canadian grant recipients in the brand's effort to support women entrepreneurs across North America.

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  • This announcement marks the first time the program has awarded Canadian grant recipients in the brand's effort to support women entrepreneurs across North America.
  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Stacy's Pita Chips continues its longstanding commitment of championing women-owned businesses with the announcement of its inaugural Canadian Stacy's Rise Project class, a grant and mentoring program for women entrepreneurs.
  • To kick off its first-ever Canadian class, the Stacy's brand is recognizing four women founders across Canada, enabling them to join the extensive community of Stacy's Rise Project winners in North America.
  • "We're so thrilled to extend the Stacy's Rise Project to support women entrepreneurs across North America and know that announcing our first-ever class of Canadian winners is just the beginning of recognizing the incredible women founders in this country."

Stacy's Rise Project™ Launches in Canada to Support Women Entrepreneurs

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

For the first time, the snack brand will be launching the Stacy's Rise Project in Canada as part of its ongoing efforts to support women entrepreneurs who are still experiencing a lack of resources needed to help them rise.

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  • For the first time, the snack brand will be launching the Stacy's Rise Project in Canada as part of its ongoing efforts to support women entrepreneurs who are still experiencing a lack of resources needed to help them rise.
  • Starting today until October 28, 2022, Canadian women running small businesses can apply for the Stacy's Rise Project at www.stacysriseproject.ca .
  • "It is important for programs like the Stacy's Rise Project to continue expanding, so that more women receive the support they need through funding, mentorship and resources."
  • This is the first year the program has expanded to Canada in the brand's effort to support women entrepreneurs across North America.

Time To Rise™: Stacy's® Pita Chips Partners With Hello Sunshine To Amplify Female Founders

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

New this year, Stacy's is also amplifying founders by launching FoundedByHer.org , an online business directory featuring female founders from across the United States.

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  • New this year, Stacy's is also amplifying founders by launching FoundedByHer.org , an online business directory featuring female founders from across the United States.
  • "This is just the beginning of Stacy's work with Hello Sunshine and Reese to spotlight remarkable founders and continue to build up a community of empowered and supported women."
  • It also allows founders to register their business to be featured in the directory for an opportunity to be found.
  • Hello Sunshine is also home to Reese's Book Club and the newly launched RBC App.