You can win!
Final Pitch Presentation
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
989 Quentin Road, Lebanon
Guidelines For Participation
We're so excited to host Lebanon County's second annual 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 $10,000 in prize money!
  • $5,000 First Prize
  • $3,000 Second Prize
An additional $2,000 will be granted by the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Committee to a woman-owned or woman-supported business in the competition.

Winners will be publicized in local and regional media. There is no cost to apply or participate. Download the guidelines to participate here.
Timeline:
  • September 4, 2023 - Submit your Interest in Participation. This does not mean that you have to participate. It is your consideration to participate. Missed the deadline? It's okay - send your form in for consideration.
  • Now through October, THE CENTER will provide free workshops and SCORE Mentoring for entrepreneurs to develop and create their comprehensive business plan.
  • October 6, 2023 by 4:00 p.m. – Deadline for Final Application and Business Plan.
  • Tuesday, October 24th from 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.

Up to 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 Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Committee will award an additional $2,000 grant to one of the final PITCH participants.

THE GREAT Lebanon County PITCH is open to the following:
  • Any 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 September 4, 2023.

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 - start-up costs, capital equipment costs, projected revenue and expense for 3-years
  • Viability of the business via research (including location data and competition) – SWOT analysis
  • 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 Tuesday, October 24th @ 3pm.
Please send all correspondence to:
info@thecenterlebanon.org
or
THE CENTER
989 Quentin Road, Ste 1
Lebanon, PA 17042
Picture"The PITCH was a great experience. I'm very thankful to the committee for supporting my business. Karen Groh, a board member and past president of The Center, was very responsive throughout the process. The day of the event was incredibly well organized. I met with a SCORE mentor, John Enoch, via Zoom, as part of this process. Although my background is in marketing and finance, for someone that wouldn't have as much experience in those areas, SCORE mentorship is definitely advantageous." Jenn Kristovensky, 72 North Media - 2nd Place 2022 Pitch Winner
PITCH PRAISE!
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"As an entrepreneur for almost 10 years, I was excited to participate in the inaugural Pitch contest. During 2020, I decided to pivot my business, Red Couch Interiors, and start offering 2D plans and 3D modeling services. This was a huge investment. Thanks to the help of my extremely attentive and knowledgeable SCORE mentor, Cathy Bonser, my Pitch application was top notch! I can wholeheartedly say that without the one to one mentorship from SCORE, I would not have successfully won 1st place at the 2021 Pitch!" - Danielle Gundrum, Red Couch Interiors - 1st Place 2021 Pitch Winner
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR INVESTORS:

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Interested in investing? Contact Karen Groh at info@thecenterlebanon.org.

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THE CENTER is here to help individuals who are getting started in business answer the first question: ‘Where do I start?' THE CENTER is a one-stop-shop with four major areas of emphasis an entrepreneur requires: resources, education, mentoring, and networking. It will also provide the same support for existing entrepreneurs in our community. We want entrepreneurs in Lebanon County to know they are valued and there is a support network available to ensure greater success." Mayor Sherry Capello, City of Lebanon

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