Do you have a business or product idea that’s ready to go to the next level? Now’s your chance to pitch your idea in the Pitch Across Maryland contest on Wednesday, September 24 at the Tides Restaurant, located at 46580 Expedition Drive, in Lexington Park.
The St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development, the Southern Maryland Innovation and Technology (SMIT) Initiative and StartUp Maryland invite entrepreneurs and startup companies to Get On The Bus and “pitch” their ideas, products and businesses with a concise 2-3 minute professionally produced videotape message for entry into the contest. The videos will be posted online by StartUp Maryland to determine which pitches are the “Fan’s Favorites” and which suggest the “Strongest Potential for High Growth.”
Eight semi-finalists will be selected to pitch to a state-wide audience at this November’s Entrepreneur Expo. Three finalists will then be selected to enter the 2015 InvestMaryland Challenge to compete for over $400,000 in grants and business services.
The contest is free to enter and each contestant will receive a copy of their tape and a one-year Pro Membership subscription to CoFoundersLab, a OneVest company. To learn more and to register for the Pitch Across Maryland contest, contact Laura Boonchaisri, Business Development Division Coordinator, St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development at 301-475-4200, ext. 1408.