Small Business Seeds for Growth | Application for Pitch Competition
Deadline for applications: 7/15/2026
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What is your business' current revenue size?
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$1 - $250,000
$250,001 - $500,000
$500,001 - $1,000,000
$1,000,000+
Pitch Competition Video Application
Three non-profit and three for-profit small businesses will be chosen to participate in the live pitch competition during the Seeds for Growth event. In a video, please introduce yourself and your business, and answer the 5 questions for either a non-profit or for-profit business. Video file submission is below the questions.
Non-Profit Video Pitch Questions
1. What community problem or challenge does your organization address? Why is this issue important to the people you serve? 2. How do you measure success and demonstrate the impact of your programs or services? 3. If you were awarded this pitch competition funding, how would the funds be used, and what specific outcomes would you expect to achieve? 4. What is your organization’s plan for long-term sustainability beyond grants and donations? 5. If you don’t win the competition, how would that impact your organization?
Small Business For-Profit Video Pitch Questions
1. What problem does your business solve, and what makes your product or service different from your competitors? 2. Who is your target customer, and how have you justified the demand for your product or service? 3. If you were awarded this pitch competition funding, how would you invest the funds to grow your business? 4. What is the biggest challenge facing your business today, and what steps are you taking to overcome it? 5. If you don’t win, how does this impact your business?
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