Patriot Pitch Power (Half) Hour: A chance to compete for a $1 million cash prize pool

Event description

The U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a nationwide $1 million cash prize pool pitch competition to celebrate the innovation and ambition on Main Street that has fueled American ingenuity for 250 years. The competition is open to small businesses from all sectors who have used certain SBA capital products, and who are shaping the future of their industry with innovation and sound business practices and fundamentals, so long as they meet the terms of the competition as specified below. 

Please join the Rhode Island District Office on Tuesday, June 2, from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. for a Patriot Pitch Power (Half) Hour to learn more about the Patriot Pitch Competition, eligibility requirements, judging criteria, see examples of what submissions may include, and get your questions answered live!

This training is designed to help you understand what the competition is, why it matters, and how you can compete for a chance to win $1 million in cash prize pool! You'll walk away knowing what the judges are looking for, if you qualify, what you need in place before you apply, and where to find official guidance to prepare your pitch materials. This session is informational, so you can confidently decide your next steps.

We’ll review:
- What the Freedom 250 Patriot Pitch Competition is and how the $1 million prize pool works -
- Eligibility criteria –
- Key competition deadlines, submission format, and required information -
- Overview of judging criteria -
- Where to find official SBA resources –
 

The U.S. Small Business Administration provides programs and services on a nondiscriminatory basis. The SBA's participation does not endorse any opinion, product, or service of the organizations in attendance. The SBA organizes informational workshops for business development purposes only.