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Application deadline nears for Wayne County small business pitch program
Application deadline nears for Wayne County small business pitch program
The Wayne County Economic Development Corp. is again hosting an entrepreneurial pitch program to kick-start new business.
Early stage companies (fewer than three years in business) and startup entrepreneurs will compete for $20,000 in grant funding. Applicants must submit business plans by 4 p.m. on Sept. 23.
Finalists will present pitches in front of a live audience on Nov. 9 at the BOCES Conference Center in Newark and judges will determine the winner. The runner-up will receive a $5,000 grant.
A teen program for students in grades 9-12 has been added. Student entrepreneurs can participate in teams or individually, with pitches submitted via a five-minute video.
The video pitch, along with an executive summary of the business idea and a simplified financial projection worksheet are due by 4 p.m. on Oct. 14. Multiple finalists will split $5,000 in awards.
Adult applicants must submit an executive summary of a business plan, financial projections for three years or revenue and expense, and proof of attendance in at least one SCORE workshop. An in-person workshop is set for 7 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the Macedon Library.
For more information on requirements, visit the program website.
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