You can win!

Final Pitch Presentation
November 17, 2021
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
989 Quentin Road, Lebanon

Guidelines For Participation
We're so excited to host Lebanon County's first ever Entrepreneurial PITCH competition! You'll have the chance to win big $$ to kick-start your dream business. You could be one of three winners receiving a part of $8,000 in prize money!

• $5,000 First Prize
• $2,000 Runner Up
• $1,000 Fan Favorite

Winners will be publicized in local and regional media. There is no cost to apply or participate.
Timeline:

• October 1, 2021 - Submit your Interest in Participation. This does not mean that you have to participate. It is your consideration to participate.
  
• August through November, THE CENTER will provide free workshops and SCORE Mentoring for entrepreneurs to develop and create their comprehensive business plan.
  
• Simple Steps to Starting Your Business is a 6-week virtual program running from September 8-October 6. The cost to participate in this program is $100 however, we will cover 100% of your cost in full if you complete the program.
• November 1, 2021 by 5:00 p.m. – Deadline for Final Application and Business Plan.
  
• November 17, 3:00-5:00 p.m.  – THE GREAT Lebanon County PITCH will be presented at THE CENTER for Entrepreneurial Excellence at 989 Quentin Road, Lebanon.
  

Six applicants will be selected to present their PITCH in front of a panel of judges including business and community leaders. No additional money will be awarded or promised other than the $8,000 award money. No investors will be making offers on presentations.

THE GREAT Lebanon County PITCH is open to the following:

• A business in Lebanon County that is expanding or altering your business model
• Entrepreneur(s) with an idea to create a new business located within Lebanon County

What You Need to Do:
Please fill out the Interest to Participate to hold your spot in the competition. This form can be emailed, mailed, or hand delivered to THE CENTER by October 1, 2021.

Applicants must utilize the services of THE CENTER for Entrepreneurial Excellence while preparing or reviewing your Business Plan. This may include attending workshops/seminars geared to help you create your Business Plan, marketing plan, and financial forecast. You can also connect with a FREE SCORE Mentor to review documents you may already have.

Applicants will submit a Final Application and Business Plan for review and consideration to present at THE GREAT PITCH event.

If selected to present, applicants will have 5 minutes to present their business concept at THE GREAT PITCH event.

The Business Plan must include the following details

• Contact information
• Name of business
• Overview and description of business concept
• Acknowledgment of investors or partners (silent partners do not need to be disclosed)
  
• Tentative or known business location
  
• Approximate number of employees
• Financial projections
• Viability of the business via research (including location data and competition)
• Sales & marketing plan
  
• Budget for how the grant money will be used
• (Optional) Recommendations/Letters of Support

Winners will be announced at THE GREAT PITCH on November 17, 2021.
Please send all correspondence to:
info@thecenterlebanon.org
or
THE CENTER
989 Quentin Road, Ste 1
Lebanon, PA 17042