More info coming on the 12th annual Lions Den competition! Looking forward to seeing you there!
* 2025 APPLICATIONS CLOSED *
* 2025 SPONSORSHIPS OPEN. Register here. *
Cedarworks, Inc. is looking forward to the 12th annual Lions Den competition on October 22-23, 2025 in Birmingham, AL at Highlands College.
The “Shark Tank” style Main Event features 3-4 business-as-mission companies competing before a live audience and panel of judges, seeking capital, resources, and exposure.
Wednesday, October 22
– The Country Club of Birmingham
(Sponsoring Member: Charles V. Welden, III)
6:00 – 9:00 PM: Summit Registration & Dinner
Thursday, October 23
– Highlands College
7:30 – 8:30 PM: Summit & Main Event Registration
8:30 – 10:30 AM: The Lions Den Main Event
11:00 – 12:00 PM: Summit Breakout Sessions 1
12:30 – 1:45 PM: Summit Keynote Luncheon
2:00 – 5:00 PM: Summit Breakout Sessions 2 + Accredited Investor Meeting
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Break/Networking/Exhibits
6:00 – 7:45 PM: Summit Wrap Dinner
To ‘Inspire, Educate, and Mobilize’ business professionals to use their time, talents, and other resources to advance God’s Kingdom using Business As Mission (BAM).