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SUMMARY:AMPLIFY Your INTRO Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to WBEC South’s AMPLIFY Your INTRO Woman-Owned Pitch Competition! This is your chance to showcase your innovative products and solutions and advance to win up to $25k. \nTo enter\, simply apply at the below application with a 60-second video submission of your pitch before April 30th. \nIf selected\, you will have the opportunity to pitch live at the Regional Round in New Orleans on September 12th at the WE Summit Awards & Gala. \nThis competition is open to all WBEC South certified WBEs who are passionate about their business and ready to take it to the next level. Finalists will receive expert pitch coaching to help them perfect their presentation skills and make a lasting impression on the judges. \nThe winners of the Regional Round will advance to WBENC PITCH AMPLIFY\, where they will compete against other WBENC certified WBE winners for a chance to win up to $25k. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business\, gain exposure\, and potentially secure funding to help your business grow. \nSo\, if you’re a WBEC South certified WBE with an innovative product or solution\, don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business\, gain exposure\, and potentially win up to $25k. Apply today and take the first step towards amplifying your business! \nDeadline to Submit your application is April 30\, 2024.  \nhttps://www.cognitoforms.com/WBECSouth1/ApplicationForWBECSouthPitchCompetition2024
URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/2024pitch/
LOCATION:New Orleans\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certification,National,Partner Event,Regional,WBE,WBENC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Enterprise Council South":MAILTO:events@wbecsouth.org
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SUMMARY:AMPLIFY your SOLUTION Pitch Competition | 2nd Round\, WBENC Semi-Finals
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to WBENCPitch\, a signature program by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) designed to empower women-owned businesses and help them grow. Our pitch competition is a platform for WBEs to showcase their solutions and amplify their businesses.  \nThe 2024 WBENCPitch competition will be a three-round event\, with each round focusing on a different element of the pitch – introduction\, solution\, and value. WBEs can apply to participate through their local Regional Partner Organization (RPO) in the first round\, for a chance to pitch in the National Semi-Finals & Finals. \nWBENC’s program is not just about the competition\, but also about providing educational sessions to help WBEs hone their business pitch\, gain meaningful exposure\, and compete for grants and other prizes to invest in their business.  \nThanks to the support and partnership from WBENC’s incredible sponsors\, the prizes include:  \nProduct Company Division:\n1st Place = $25\,000\nRunner Up = $15\,000 \nServices Company Division:\n1st Place = $25\,000\nRunner Up = $15\,000 \nRound 2 will be held live\, virtually on October 28-29\, 2024. \nAttend Oct. 28\nAttend Oct. 29\nJoin us for a watch party at the WB Collective (401 St. Joseph St. STE 2A\, New Orleans) to cheer on our WBEC South Finalists!
URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/amplify-your-solution-pitch-competition-2nd-round-wbenc-semi-finals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:National,WBE
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Enterprise Council South":MAILTO:events@wbecsouth.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241112
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SUMMARY:AMPLIFY your VALUE Pitch Competition | 3rd Round\, WBENC Finals
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to WBENCPitch\, a signature program by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) designed to empower women-owned businesses and help them grow. Our pitch competition is a platform for WBEs to showcase their solutions and amplify their businesses.  \nThe 2024 WBENCPitch competition will be a three-round event\, with each round focusing on a different element of the pitch – introduction\, solution\, and value. WBEs can apply to participate through their local Regional Partner Organization (RPO) in the first round\, for a chance to pitch in the National Semi-Finals & Finals. \nWBENC’s program is not just about the competition\, but also about providing educational sessions to help WBEs hone their business pitch\, gain meaningful exposure\, and compete for grants and other prizes to invest in their business.  \nThanks to the support and partnership from WBENC’s incredible sponsors\, the prizes include:  \nProduct Company Division:\n1st Place = $25\,000\nRunner Up = $15\,000 \nServices Company Division:\n1st Place = $25\,000\nRunner Up = $15\,000 \nRound 3 will be held in person on November 12-13\, 2024. Stay tuned for details on how to support our finalists from WBEC South. 
URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/amplify-your-value-pitch-competition-3rd-round-wbenc-finals/
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CATEGORIES:National,WBE
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ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Business Enterprise Council South":MAILTO:events@wbecsouth.org
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SUMMARY:Power Hour: WBENC Conference Know Before You Go With Team WBEC South
DESCRIPTION:Join team WBEC South as we help you prepare for the WBENC Conference 2025 in New Orleans\, LA! Get all the info you need to Know Before You Go! \nWe will share must-attend events\, matchmaking tips\, and a surprise guest who will share their experience as a supplier at the WBENC National Conference! You don’t want to miss this Power Hour! \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.wbecsouth.org/event/power-hour-wbenc-conference-know-before-you-go-with-team-wbec-south/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Certification,National,Power Hour,WBENC,Webinar
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