Public invited to present business plan during Elevator Pitch Contest

THE RHODE ISLAND Business Plan Competition Elevator Pitch Contest will be held on Nov. 15.
THE RHODE ISLAND Business Plan Competition Elevator Pitch Contest will be held on Nov. 15.

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Business Plan Competition is inviting the public to take part in its Elevator Pitch Contest, which will be held on Nov. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Tech Collective, 166 Valley St., Building 3.
Participants will have 90 seconds to pitch their idea for a business to a panel of judges, explaining the problem it will solve, why it will be capable of solving it and how it will make money.
Judges will then provide feedback, with the top teams announced at the end of the evening. In addition to using the opportunity as a learning experience, participants will share in the chance to win $1,000 in cash prizes.
The contest is free and open to the public, however participants must be at least 18 to compete. Pre-registration is required.
Applications to make a pitch are due by 5 p.m. on Nov. 10.

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