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