580 Pitch Competition
Changing People's Lives by Creating a Culture of Entrepreneurship
This competition is for early-stage businesses looking to start, grow or diversify. Entrepreneurs can connect to mentors and other cohort members while gaining access to knowledge and resources.
The 580 Pitch Competition provides a platform for entrepreneurs in Southwest Oklahoma to share their business ideas with a panel of judges and compete for prize money. Entrepreneurs will receive assistance with developing their business plan and creating a pitch to business experts.
Benefits and Incentives
~ Assistance with developing their business plan and creating a pitch to business experts
~ A chance to win cash to take their business to the next level. Total prize money and in-kind contributions are over $20,000.
- 1st = $10,000
- 2nd = $5,000
- 3rd = $3,000
- 4th = $2,000
Eligibility
~ Must have an LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp or other registered entity with the State of Oklahoma less than 5 years
~ Must be 21 years or older
~ Must currently have a physical product or service that is available to sell
~ Lifetime gross revenue of $5,000 to $75,000
~ Must be in compliance with all federal laws
~ Must be located in Comanche County
How to Participate
~ Applications will be accepted until May 15
~ Business Plans must be submitted by June 9
~ Semi-finalist named June 23
~ PITCH Competition on July 13
Partners and Sponsors
In-Kind Contributions are appreciated, and will support this program by providing additional resources for entrepreneurs participating in the 580 Pitch Competition.
In- kind contributions Download Information
Sponsorships aspradlin@arvest.com
Competition Schedule
May 15 Applications Due- $50 application fee
May 15 - June 9 Business Plan training offered
June 9 Business Plans Due
June 12 - 23 Judging & selection of semi-finalist
June 23 Notify semi-finalist
June 27 PITCH Presentation training offered
July 13 PITCH Competition
Rules and Regulations
List of Partners and Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors!!!! We appreciate you partnering with us to build the next generation of innovators.
Platinum Level Sponsor
Gold Level Sponsors
Mayor Stan Booker
Linda and Larry Neal