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Six County ESN presents Fast Pitch Competition

Notes on the Event Schedule Change

The Six County Entrepreneurial Support Network (ESN) has made the tough decision to postpone the May 12, 2020, Six County Fast Pitch Competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  While we hope that our communities will be back to normal operations by that time, we want to ensure that all of our competitors and sponsors are able to fully participate in the event safely.

Entrepreneurs who have submitted an application to compete have been contacted.  Previously submitted applications will be held for the competition to take place at a future date to be announced.

Due to the competition being postponed, applications may continue to be submitted. There is no cost to apply. Simply fill out an application form online.

Once all of our ESN members and partners are operating under normal conditions again, a complete schedule including new entry deadlines, practice sessions, and event dates will be determined.  More information on the Six County Fast Pitch Competition can be found online

Event Date(s)
Location
Galesburg
County
Knox

Residents and/or business owners, as well as student entrepreneurs in Henderson, Henry, Knox, Mercer, Stark and Warren Counties who applied, will compete in the Six County Fast Pitch Competition.

Eligible participants will have five (5) minutes to “pitch” an idea that would be developed in one of the six participating counties to a panel of judges during a confidential, individual session.  Each participant will be given an additional five (5) minutes setup time and the judges reserve the right to ask you questions for an additional five (5) minutes.

Entrepreneurs will be divided into the following categories:

  • Existing Business Expansion which is open to any current business owner in the six counties
  • New Retail/Service Business
  • New Manufacturing/Fabrication Business
  • Student Entrepreneur which is open to students in high school or college

Contestants will be eligible to compete for prizes including cash, advertising, and professional and small business consultation to help them turn their idea into a reality. 

For more information click here. If you have questions, contact University of Illinois Extension Community and Economic Development Educators:

Carrie McKillip  (309) 342-5108                                         Russell Medley  (309) 756-9978

Henderson, Knox and Warren Counties                         Henry, Mercer and Stark Counties

 

A huge thanks to our phenomenal sponsors who make the competition possible:

Black Hawk College East Foundation, City of Galesburg, City of Galva, First Mid Bank & Trust, Galesburg Broadcasting, Kewanee Chamber of Commerce, Masters Educational Services, Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Regional Media, University of Illinois Extension, and WRMJ