Impact Pitch: Businesses Making Communities Better

LIVE Virtual Pitch Event October 8, 2020

• Grand Prizes: $5000 each for Established, Early Stage and Idea/Startup Businesses
• Audience Favorite Video Award: $1000
• Finalist Grants: $800 to all 10 finalists
• Business Model Award: $500 to 2 entrants from each business-ownership: women, people of color, immigrant/refugee, LGBTQ+, veteran, and rural were given out earlier in the competition

IMPACT Pitch is a chance for idea-phase, startup, or existing businesses with a strong business plan/idea and a focus on positively impacting their communities to win cash prizes totaling $30,000. In addition to the cash prizes available, everyone who applies and continues through contest rounds will get something just as valuable: personal business coaching, powerful new tools for more effective business planning and strategy, and more. We offer a host of practical insights and tools to help small business owners become their most successful selves.

Business Impact NW has a mission to help small businesses grow so local communities thrive.  We do this by supporting communities of color, female, veteran, immigrant and refugee, LGBTQ+, and rural entrepreneurs. IMPACT Pitch is an opportunity for traditionally underserved small business owners who are committed to bettering their local communities to receive targeted technical assistance and finance opportunities. As they move through the contest rounds, contestants will have the support of our coaching and training staff, including planning, creating, and/or improving their:

• • Community Impact
  • Basic Business Plan & Strategy
  • Feasibility: Financials, Market Research, Sustainability Plan
  • Marketing Video
  • Small Business Pitch