Mega Downtown Pitch 2026

Downtown Pitch Application

Submission deadline September 30th, 2026
This Pitch Competition is open to businesses located in commercial districts across Clare, Isabella and Osceola counties.
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Best way to contact you:
I am applying on behave of a:
Business Role:
Legal Business Name:
DBA (if applicable):
Business Address:
If your business is looking to locate to the Middle Michigan area, please indicate the commercial address your business plans to locate at.
Date of business formation (for example, filed with LARA):
Are you the sole proprietor?
Are you a for profit entity?
Do you have a business plan available for review
Is your business a brick-and-mortar storefront with face-to-face operations?
Does your business lease the space it is located in?
Does the business own the building it is located in?
Buisness type (retail, restaurant, service etc.):
Category of Business (Furniture/Home Furnishing Stores, Specialty Food Store, Florists, Office Supplies, etc.)
Tell us about your proposed project:
Describe in detail the project you are planning on presenting:
Describe how you have worked previously to make this project a reality and/or describe what has made it difficult to make this project a reality in the past:
Describe any other resources you might be able to use to make this project a reality. This might include private funds you have available, traditional financing, crowdfunding plans, support from local organization/municipalities, support from local business development organizations, etc.:
Describe the team/group of people you might work with as you make this project a reality. (Some possibilities might include: you are a part of a volunteer group who might assist with the project; you plan to partner with another business in the downtown, you’re recommending a downtown mural and have a connection to a muralist you’d recommend; you want to launch an annual event in conjunction with a non-profit):
Describe the anticipated impact this project will have on the community overall:
Describe the anticipated impact this project will have on your business and/or how it will help your business grow overall:
Will this project result in any increased efficiencies in operations and/or result in the activation of any underutilized vacant space? Please provide specific examples:
As a result of this project, will your business be able to hire any additional staff? Please identify the number of jobs that might be created as a result:
When should this project start:
When should this project finish:
Eligible activities being considered as part of the project scope (check all that apply):
Attachments/Photos that help us picture your project (optional):

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If you would like to attach any cost estimates, plans, or documents, please do:

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Additional Program Requirements and Verifications of Eligibility:
I identify my business as being eligible for the Downtown Pitch Competition. Ineligible business types include franchises (including independent contractor agreements), “big box” retailers, businesses whose primary sales come from marijuana, CBD, tobacco, and/or any other businesses deemed ineligible by the Middle Michigan Development Corporation (businesses only):
I agree to photos and videos being taken of me at the Downtown Competition event and my business:
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Downtown Pitch Application

This Pitch Competition is open to businesses located in commercial districts across Clare, Isabella and Osceola counties.

Additional Program Requirements and Verifications of Eligibility: