Semifinalists Selected For Hatch Detroit Entrepreneurs Contest [VIDEO]

DETROIT (WWJ) - The 2016 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest is down to 10 semi-finalists.

The top 10 entrepreneurs, which were announced Friday, are competing for a $50,000 grand prize from Comerica Bank to help open a brick and mortar location in Detroit, Highland Park or Hamtramck, and more than $200,000 in pro bono services from Hatch Detroit and its partners.

Public voting will narrow the semi-finalists down to four finalists who will then present their final business pitches to a panel of judges. Voting begins Friday and closes Aug. 18. The winner will be announced Aug. 26.

The semi-finalists are:

· Ash & Anvil -- the first company to design clothes specifically for younger, shorter guys. After launching a successful eCommerce store, they're expanding to a brick & mortar location.

· Bird Bee -- a lifestyle clothing boutique offering a mix of modern bohemian, vintage inspired and contemporary clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories.

· Brut Detroit -- Grandmont Rosedale's neighborhood wine bar, making wine approachable, affordable and fun for everyone through wine tastings, events and friendly service.

· Chugga's Main Street Bakery -- a women owned, family operated bakery that is looking to open in Highland Park. They specialize in breads using simple all natural ingredients, that are healthy and nutritious.

· Corbé -- a ceramic design and manufacturing studio located in the North End of Detroit looking to open up retail space. They handcraft porcelain wares that are simple and useful, built for the modern home and table.

· Coriander -- looking to expand their urban farm and catering business into a brick & mortar café, featuring casual, affordable, healthy food in a rustic, beautiful environment in Detroit.

· Detroit Dart Club -- hosts Nerf battles, offering a fun way to engage kids and adults in exercise. They're looking to expand to a second, larger location in Southwest Detroit.

· ITADAKU -- (pronounced it-uh-da-ckoo)  a fine-casual sustainable sushi shop opening in Corktown. They make fine dining quality sushi at an affordable price, using sustainable seafood and organic produce.

· Meta Physica Massage -- a Wellness Center offering therapeutic bodywork, full spectrum infrared saunas, a raw juice bar, an herbal apothecary and health inspired retail, meditation classes and community workshops.

· The Natural Market -- a boutique specializing in Handmade Bath, Body & Home Products and customized fragrances.

More than 150 applications were submitted to this year's contest.

To vote, visit HatchDetroit.com/vote.