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Yavapai College, Yavapai College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Moonshot Az are returning to Quad Cities as part of the 4th edition of the AZ Pioneer Pitch State-Wide Tour, an entrepreneurship competition similar to ABC’s Shark Tank. I am proud to be here. annual tour.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a moonshot startup idea or a seasoned founder looking to scale your business, attending an event will help you hone your business skills and move your business forward.
The final event will be held on February 24, 2023 at Yavapai College Prescott Campus.Application requirements azpioneerpitch.org/quad-cities Join by February 1, 2023 and simply send $35 to join. Here are the local prize packages for the top 3 winners:
- 1st Place: $1,500, annual membership to the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, and a chance to enter the state-level competition in July.
- 2nd Place: $1,000
- 3rd Place: $500
Participants will not only compete for cash prizes and moonshot scholarships, but will also receive startup and pitch education led by SBDC Director Ruth Ellen Elinsky and her team of business analysts. The workshop will take place on February 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd from 5-7pm.
“We are honored to work with Moonshot Az to support local entrepreneurs and bring this contest back to Quad Cities in Yavapai County,” said Elinski. “One of our own entrepreneurs, Elaine O’Connor of her Prescott Bark, won a state contest last year, taking home the grand prize of $10,000, helping Yavapai County entrepreneurs
Competitiveness. We want to support local businesses and start-ups for this year’s challenge. “
Competition continues to empower business owners, providing opportunities to learn new skills and strengthen the overall business. Participants will prepare, practice, and complete a five-minute pitch presentation for a panel of judges who will select the finalists. The winner of the Quad Cities Pioneer Pitch competition will enter the statewide competition for his $10,000 prize from sponsors, his Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and the Arizona Commerce Authority. The final event honoring his successful Moonshot entrepreneurs across Arizona will be in July 2023 at the Little America Hotel’s Flagstaff.
Event Sponsor: Moonshot Az, Yavapai College SBDC, Yavapai College, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Arizona Commerce Authority, Pinnacle Bank, Regional Economic Development Center, Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization (VVREO), Town of Chino Valley, City of Prescott, LaserGirl SkinCare, Eightfold Technology, Prescott Executive Offices, Jersey Lilly Saloon. There are also several in-kind sponsors, including the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, Prescott Times and Perfect His Angles, who provide resources to the winners and help promote the event.
About Yavapai College SBDC: YCSBDC provides free, confidential, one-on-one consulting and educational training to business owners and entrepreneurs throughout Yavapai County. With expertise in helping businesses grow and scale, his team of SBDC experts
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About Yavapai College: Yavapai College offers life-changing individualized education, career training, lifelong learning and workforce development opportunities online and in person at six locations in beautiful Yavapai County, Arizona. www.yc.edu/sbdc
About Moonshot Az: Moonshot Az is an entrepreneurial development program that fosters local business creation and sustainable growth. We offer multi-track programs to help companies get ready for market, as well as entrepreneurship coaching, speaker series and community events. www.moonshotaz.com
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