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The BIG Pitch
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About The Event

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R. Harrison

CEO Barkbook

President / CEO

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President / CEO

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President / CEO

R. Harrison

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June 
4th
 @ 
3:00pm
The BIG Pitch

The BIG Pitch is a virtual pitch competition for entrepreneurs of color. This year we are awarding $31,000 in grant funds in response to the current economic conditions.  Join us in support of diverse founders doing good business in Arkansas. 

 


 


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Congratulations to 

The Winners & Finalists!

According to national reports, roughly 95% of black-owned businesses and 91% of latino-owned businesses stand close to no chance of receiving a PPP loan through a mainstream bank or credit union. Those businesses are vital to our economy. 

 

The BIG Pitch was built for them.

 Sponsorship opportunities are still available. The big pitch welcomes support from organizations committed to improving the economic success of minority led companies. Contact us to get involved. Be sure to ask about our marketing kit if you'd like to promote.

President / CEO

Lonzell 

Blackmon

Blackmon Care Services

FemPAQ

April Roy 

CEO

Blackmon care services

Lonzell Blackmon

CEO

President / CEO

R. Harrison

CompanyName

President / CEO

R. Harrison

CompanyName

President / CEO

R. Harrison

CompanyName

President / CEO

R. Harrison

CompanyName

President / CEO

R. Harrison

CompanyName

President / CEO

R. Harrison

CompanyName

President / CEO

Lonzell 

Blackmon

Blackmon Care Services

FemPAQ

April Roy 

CEO

Blackmon care services

Lonzell Blackmon

CEO

President / CEO

R. Harrison

CompanyName

President / CEO

R. Harrison

CompanyName

President / CEO

R. Harrison

CompanyName

Schedule


May 11th - Applications Open 

May 21st - Applications Close 

May 26th - Contestants Announced

May 28th - Pitch Workshop

June 4th - Pitch Competition

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3:00pm
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4:30pm
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R. Harrison

CEO, Art Director, Creative Director, co-Founder

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R. Harrison

CEO, Art Director, Creative Director, co-Founder

WHAT's happening

 Sponsorship opportunities are still available. The big pitch welcomes support from organizations committed to improving the economic success of minority led companies. Contact us to get involved. Be sure to ask about our marketing kit if you'd like to promote.

Qualifications: 

Owned by Person(s) of Color

Applying companies must be founded and led by a person(s) of color. This means applicants will be asked to verify that the company  is at least 51%  owned by Black, LatinX, Native American, Indian, Pacific Islander, Asians, or multi-racial entrepreneurs.

In Business at least 12 Months

Applicants must provide proof that they've been in business for a least 12 months. 

Based in Arkansas 

Applications will be accepted from companies based in Arkansas. Companies will need to provide proof of filing and/or residency within the state.  Exceptions will be considered for companies doing business in Arkansas. 

Revenue Generating 

Companies will be required to submit a 2018 or 2019 Tax Return to show proof of revenue. The BIG Pitch was built to support the growth and sustainability for companies in the market. 

15 Contestants,

3 Categories,

3 Winners 

15 selected companies will virtually pitch for prizes on Thursday, June 4th. Awards are organized based on the annual recurring revenue of each company. Five companies will compete in each category. Contestants will have three minutes to pitch. Special guest judges will select the winner from each category. Companies may only compete in one category. 

Category 1: $5,000 Cash Prize

For Sole Proprietors and Small Businesses

 $1 - $25,000  in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)

Category 2: $10,000 Cash Prize

For Small Businesses 

$25,001 - $50,000 in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)

Category 3: $15,000 Cash Prize 

For Small - Midsize Businesses 

$50k+ Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)   

JUDGES

Antwan Phillips

Wright Lindsey Jennings

Mimi San Pedro

Frost, PLLC 

Doris Davis 

Sam's Club

Kalebyra Mitchell

Frost, PLLC

Dr. Chris Jones 

Arkansas Innovation Hub

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The BIG Pitch will be cast virtually on Thursday,

June 4, 2020 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm.


Attendees will have the opportunity to watch 

the pitches, hear from speakers and network.


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 Sponsorship opportunities are still available. The big pitch welcomes support from organizations committed to improving the economic success of minority led companies. Contact us to get involved. Be sure to ask about our marketing kit if you'd like to promote.

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