Scale It - Small Business Pitch Competition (Cleveland)
Thu, May 29, 2025 16:00 PM - 21:00 PM
Scale It - Small Business Pitch Competition (Cleveland)
Thu, May 29, 2025 16:00 PM - 21:00 PM
Overview
About this Event
Join Manny Hall & Associates and COhatch for an exciting evening celebrating and supporting small businesses! The MHA & COhatch Pitch Competition will showcase promising entrepreneurs who generated at least $50,000 in revenue in 2024.
Eight finalists will pitch their innovative ideas to a distinguished panel of judges for the chance to win cash prizes to fuel their business growth. Come network, learn, and be inspired by the next generation of Cleveland entrepreneurs!
Prizes:
- 1st Place (Grand Prize): $1,000
- 2nd Place: $500
- 3rd Place: $250
Agenda:
- 3:30 PM: Networking
- 4:00 PM: Welcome Remarks
- 4:15 PM: Finalist Pitches
- 5:45 PM: Judges Deliberation
- 6:00 PM: Winners Announced & Closing Remarks
Judges:
- Will be announced.
Eligibility Requirements for Applicants (Information Only - Not for Ticket Purchasers):
- Operate a for-profit business that generated at least $50,000 in revenue in 2024.
- Based in or primarily serving the Cleveland area.
- Have a clear plan for how the prize money will be used.
- Able to attend the pitch competition in person.
Application Process (Information Only - Not for Ticket Purchasers):
- Applications open: February 15, 2025
- Application deadline: April 4, 2025
- Application details:
Finalist Notification: May 10, 2025
Pitch Competition Format (Information Only - Not for Ticket Purchasers):
- 5-minute pitch
- 5-minute Q&A
- Judging criteria: Clarity of Presentation, Impact, Scalability, Use of Funds.
For enquiries, please contact manny@mhacanhelp.com
Tickets:
- Free
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