DREAM BIG, Pitch BIGGER! - Black Business Pitch Competition - In Person
🌟An Exclusive In-Person Event Only | Space Limited
Location: DSTS School of Digital Technology | 4301 E STAN SCHLUETER LOOP, KILLEEN,TX 76542
IT IS A WINNER TAKES ALL COMPETITION. (Big Check Presentation)
**Key Dates:**
- Sign-ups open: December 26
- Submissions deadline: January 15
- Finalist announcement: January 25
- In-person pitch competition: February 8
**Entry Details:**
- Limited to 15 submissions
- Entry fee: $40 per submission
**Submission Requirements:**
Participants must submit a digital presentation to (Email: [email protected]) including:
1. Overview of the business.
2. Utilization plan for the prize money.
3. Unique selling points differentiating the business in its industry.
4. Please submit a copy of your business plan in a PDF file in addition to your presentation.
**Selection Process:**
- Submissions will be evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, uniqueness, and presentation quality. Think (Shark Tank)
- A panel of judges will review digital presentations and select five finalists.
**Top 5 Finalist In-Person Pitch: Date: February 8th**
- Finalists present their business pitches in person with a 2-5 minute presentation. Anything over 5 minutes is an automatic disqualification.
- Q&A session with judges following each pitch.
**Prize:**
- Up to $5,000 to be awarded to the winning business. WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED. Your registration will go into the pot for the total number.
**Communication and Sign-Up:**
- Sign-ups open on December 26.
The winner will receive follow-up development and mentorship from
The Lone Star (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
We would like to thank our sponsors:
META - Facebook
H-E-B
The Lone Star (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
Blessed Properties
Meta Platforms, Inc., doing business as Meta, and formerly named Facebook, Inc., and TheFacebook, Inc., is an American multinational technology conglomerate based in Menlo Park, California.
H-E-B Grocery Company, LP, is an American privately held supermarket chain based in San Antonio, Texas, with more than 380 stores throughout the U.S. state of Texas and Mexico. The company also operates Central Market, an upscale organic and fine foods retailer.
DSDT is a Licensed, Post-Secondary School with training in Diploma and Certificate of Completion programs in the Digital Marketing, Information Technology and Healthcare sectors.
The Lone Star (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is comprised of women established to serve through volunteerism, philanthropic giving and resource sharing. Our mission is to serve and enhance the civic, educational and cultural activities for underserved groups in Williamson and Bell counties.
Blessed Properties is a Christian-Veteran owned Real Estate & Property Management firm. Located in the heart of Central Texas, Killeen/Fort Hood, Blessed Properties has the knowledge, tools and experience to help your family with all your Real Estate needs.