The Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence, a free business resource for Lebanon County, is hosting its inaugural Entrepreneurial Pitch competition. The application deadline has been extended to Friday, Jan. 31. Entrepreneurs will compete to win seed money to start their dream business. Two winners will each receive a grant and packages of business services. There is no cost to apply or participate.
Interested individuals should submit their letter of interest; it may be downloaded at http://www.thecenterlebanon.org. The center will provide free workshops and SCORE mentoring for entrepreneurs to develop and create their comprehensive business plan. The final application and comprehensive business plan are due on Friday, April 24.
On Wednesday, May 20, the Great Lebanon County Pitch will be presented in a public event. Six finalists will each have five minutes to present their business concepts, and a panel of judges will ask additional questions. The Pitch is open to any business in Lebanon County that is expanding or altering its business model and to entrepreneurs with an idea to create a new business located within Lebanon County.
The center is also requesting donations of business-related services to include in the prize packages for Pitch winners. Suggested categories include accounting, marketing, legal, office supplies, printing, rental space, cleaning and technology.
For details on how to enter The Pitch or to discuss involvement opportunities, readers may visit http://www.thecenterlebanon.org/the-pitch.html or stop by the office at 604 Cumberland St., Lebanon.
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