580 Pitch Competition: Grow Your Business by Winning Cash Prizes!

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Great Plains Technology Center Presents: The 580 Pitch Competition 
Changing People’s Lives by Creating a Culture of Entrepreneurship

Comanche County entrepreneurs are invited to participate in the first ever 580 Pitch Competition. The competition will give participants an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for an opportunity to win over $20,000 in prize money to take their business to the next level. This competition is for early-stage businesses looking to start, grow or diversify. Entrepreneurs can connect to mentors and other cohort members while gaining access to knowledge and resources.

The 580 Pitch Competition provides a platform for entrepreneurs in Southwest Oklahoma to share their business ideas with a panel of judges and compete for prize money. Entrepreneurs will receive assistance with developing their business plan and creating a pitch to business experts.

Benefits and Incentives

-Assistance with developing their business plan and creating a pitch to business experts

-A chance to win cash to take their business to the next level. Total prize money and in-kind contributions are over $20,000.

-1st=$10,000

-2nd=$5,000

-3rd=$3,000

-4th=$2,000

Eligibility

Must have an LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, or other registered entity with the state of Oklahoma less than 5 years. Must be 21 years or older. Must currently have a physical product or service that is available to sell. Must have a lifetime gross revenue of $5,000 to $75,000. Must be in compliance with all federal laws. Must be located in Comanche County.

How to Participate

Applications will be accepted until May 15. Business plans must be submitted by June 9. Semi-finalists named June 23. Pitch competition on July 13.

For More Information: https://www.greatplains.edu/business-services/580