Are you an entrepreneur located in the Greater Newark area, encompassing cities such as Newark, Orange, East Orange, Irvington, Harrison, Kearny, Elizabeth, and Hillside, New Jersey? If so, the GNEC Main Street Pitch-Off is designed with you in mind.

The GNEC Pitch-Off is a unique opportunity for business owners who have been in business for 1 to 3 years to receive invaluable support and guidance in honing their business pitch. This program aims to assist you in developing and practicing your pitch, connecting with experienced coaches, presenting to seasoned business professionals, and building a robust entrepreneurial network.

Key Notes:

• This competition is exclusively for  entrepreneurs who have launched their business and have been in business for 1-3 years. To qualify for the GNEC Pitch-Off, your business must have generated at least $10,000 in revenue over the past 12 months in operation.
• Only 14 businesses will be selected for participation, and a waitlist will be maintained for those who express interest beyond the initial capacity.
• The application is due September 25, and you must be ready to pitch in person on October 23rd at 5 PM.
• The pitch competition will be conducted in English and requires selected participants to be available in person for pitching.
• Additionally, participants must commit to attending at least two virtual coaching sessions.

Prizes: In the spirit of competition, while the primary focus of this pitch-off is to help you refine your business pitch, we will be awarding funds to those who achieve the highest scores.

• 1st Place Prize - $1,000
• 2nd Place Prize- $750
• 3rd Place Prize - $500