What is a Pitch Event?
A business pitch event is a gathering where entrepreneurs and startups present their business ideas or products to a group of judges with the goal of securing funds, partnerships, and mentorship.
Presenters will have a limited time to make a compelling case, highlighting their business plan, market potential, financial projections, and unique value proposition.
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The votes are in! The top 4 businesses in each category that will compete at the in-person pitch event on January 28, 2025, are:
Current Business:
1️⃣ Ovid Inn Event Center
2️⃣ SanMiguel Sweet
3️⃣ Graze on the Go
4️⃣ I Am Holistic Services
New Business:
1️⃣ The Linq
2️⃣ Val and Pals Play Cafe
3️⃣ Copper Learning Academy
4️⃣ M & E’s Pet Wash
Finalists will present their compelling business cases, showcasing their plans, market potential, financial projections, and unique value propositions.
Prizes include:
Grand Prize (Current Business): $2,500 + 1 year of Digital & Broadcast Advertising (valued at $15,000) from WLNS-TV, WLAJ, CW
Grand Prize (New Start-up): $2,500 + Legal Support for Business Planning from Hilyard Law, PLLC
Fan Favorite (Combined Category): $1,000 + Web Design from 43North Digital Marketing
Thanks to the incredible support of our : LAFCU, and LEAP, Mercantile Bank, CW 5 Lansing, WLAJ ABC 53, WLNS-TV and our : St. Johns Area Community Fund and Lake Trust Credit Union, and Swany's Pub & Grub this is your chance to turn your dream into reality! Special thanks also to Small Business Association of Michigan for their support services.
