West Plains, MO – Innovators and entrepreneurs in the Ozarks will have a unique opportunity to pitch their business idea or invention to a panel of judges for a chance to win a cash prize. The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) will host their annual Business Pitch Competition on May 12,2022 as part of its small business week activities.
At OzSBI’s Pitch Competition, entrepreneurs will have 6 minutes to pitch their business to a panel of judges. What is a pitch? It is a brief overview of an idea for a business opportunity. It is part technical expertise and part performance art. To be good, pitches must be innovative, entertaining, create economic activity, specifically jobs, in Southwest MO as well as explain how the business would benefit from OzSBI’s services.
The winner will receive the top cash prize of $1000 and 1 year of free access to coworking space. The first prize is valued at over $2,000. Second and third place winners also receive a cash, coworking, and mentoring prize. Heather Fisher, OzSBI’s Director commented, “All participants will benefit from competing and will gain valuable exposure to new customers, partners, and potentially investors.”
The deadline for entering Pitch Competition is April 15, 2022. To enter, individuals must complete an online application at https://ozsbi.com/epic-pitch-reg. The top three applicants will be selected from all submissions. OzSBI’s mentors will assist the finalists in perfecting their pitch in preparation for the competition on May 12, 2022.
To learn more about the pitch process, visit OzSBI’ website at www.ozsbi.com The Pitch Competition is part of EPIC 22, “Entrepreneur Potential and Innovation Collaboration 2022”. EPIC is OzSBI’s national small business week celebration. The half day event on May 12 will include roundtables with successful entrepreneurs, a keynote speaker, pitch competition and an after party. Stay tuned to OzSBI.com for more information about our biggest event of the year or call Heather Fisher at 417-256-9724.
