🏆 Get Ready for the Battle!

Hope 4 Autism is bringing local businesses and organizations together for the first-ever Battle of the Businesses!

Proudly presented by Belgrade State Bank.

Teams of local businesses will go head-to-head in a fast-paced night of friendly competition featuring Survey Says, Minute-to-Win-It challenges, Wildcard, and plenty of surprises as they compete for the inaugural Hope Cup and a year of bragging rights!

And the competition isn't limited to the Battle Zone! We'll also be hosting a Chili Cook-Off, with local chili cooks competing to see whose recipe comes out on top.

How Can You Join the Battle?

🏆 ENTER A TEAM — $500
Gather a team of 6 players and represent your business or organization in the Battle. Space is limited to 10 teams, so claim your spot early!

⭐ BECOME A SPONSOR
Support Hope 4 Autism while putting your business in the spotlight. Sponsorship opportunities include:

Presenting Sponsor — $2,500 — FILLED: Belgrade State Bank
Hope Champion — $1,000
Battle Round Sponsor — $500

Sponsors may also add a Battle Team for $500 and join the competition!

🎟️ COME WATCH THE BATTLE — $10
Not competing? Pick your favorite team, bring your coworkers, family, and friends, and come cheer them on!

Your $10 spectator ticket includes admission, an 8 oz serving of chili from the Chili Cook-Off, and dessert. Enjoy dinner while you watch local businesses battle for the Hope Cup!

🌶️ Chili Cook-Off

Think your chili has what it takes to win its own bragging rights?

We're inviting chili cooks to bring their best recipe and join our Battle of the Businesses Chili Cook-Off! Entries will be judged by a panel of judges, and chili will also be served to our spectators as part of their evening.

Event Details

📅 Thursday, January 21, 2027 | 6:00–8:30 PM
📍 MAC Cardinal Center | 5270 Flat River Rd | Park Hills, MO
❄️ Weather Date: Thursday, January 28, 2027

Throughout the evening, enjoy the Battle of the Businesses, Chili Cook-Off, 50/50 drawing, dessert, and plenty of laughs as we find out which local business will become our first Battle of the Businesses Champion!

Why We Battle

Every team entered, sponsorship purchased, ticket sold, chili entered, and donation made helps support Hope 4 Autism's mission to empower individuals with autism through vocational and social opportunities.

Whether you're sponsoring, competing, cooking chili, or cheering from the sidelines, you're helping create opportunities for individuals with autism in our community.

Accept the Challenge. Support the Mission. Battle for the Cup! 🏆

Battle of the Businesses

A night of friendly competition, chili, and community benefiting Hope 4 Autism.