What it is
\n\nFive minutes to pitch your idea to a panel of local entrepreneurs to win.
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- Q&\;A\, feedback\, advice on your idea \n
- Services from other local businesses for things like web design\, marketing\, accounting\, and legal help \n
- Up to $5\,000 \n
- Most importantly: ongoing mentorship/support as you get to work \n
Why we&rsquo\;re doing this
\n\nWe want to build a strong local network of entrepreneurs. Ultimately\, as a City and a region\, we all succeed or fail together.
\n\nWho should pitch
\n\nAnyone with a Goshen address or wanting to start a business in Goshen with the following:
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- Clearly defined problem/solution \n
- Evidence of feasibility\, i.e. capital\, knowledge\, market potential\, ability to launch/implement within six months \n
- Clearly defined business model\, i.e. how does the business make money \n
- Competitive differentiation/advantage \n
- Explanation of how the winnings would accelerate the business toward launch/growth\, i.e. how will the dollars be utilized \n
5 Minutes not enough?
\n\nSure it is\, there are lots of good resources out there about what to include. Here&rsquo\;s one. Alan and Jon will help you.
\n\nWhen is Pitch Night?
\n\nDuring Indiana Entrepreneurship Week\, June 14?]20\, 2016.
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