Small Fish, Big Pitch

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About the Competition

In today’s business climate marketing is one of the biggest challenges that small businesses are experiencing. An enterprise needs marketing to grow like a fish needs water to survive! Holt Bosse, in partnership with Cornerstone Alliance and the Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance, launched the Small Fish, Big Pitch competition to help support local small businesses. Join us for this free special event at Shadowland on Silver Beach!

On September 29th, 2021 at 5:00 PM, three businesses will be awarded one of the following packages to use toward its individual marketing needs:

Big Fish Award - $50,000 - Eligible business operating for 6 years or more
Small Fish Award - $30,000 – Eligible business operating for 1 to 5 years
People's Choice Award - $20,000 – Event favorite chosen by attendees

Businesses will be evaluated on the following:
• Growth potential
• Community involvement and Impact
• Sustainability
• Uniqueness in the market

Celebrity judges will select the top two prize winners, but your vote is needed to select the People's Choice Award winner! You can help one ambitous entrepreneur win in-kind marketing services from Holt Bosse to be used within two years.

Register here to save your seat at the event.

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Applications were assessed using this criteria:
• Small business in Berrien, Cass, or Van Buren County
• At least 1 year old with sales
• Privately owned and in good standing with the State of Michigan
• For profit entity (Not for profits and 501c3 organizations are ineligible)
• Attach materials such as, but not limited to, a pitch deck, lean canvas, business plan, etc.
• Attend a Learn, Know, Grow: Intro. to Small Business Services orientation and workshop
• Be prepared to tell your business’s story
• Pitch experience is not required! All genders, ethnicities, races, and backgrounds are welcome!

For inquiries please contact Brandon Campbell, Director of the Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance, atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

How To Become An Investor

MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION OR CONSIDER A MONTHLY DONATION PLAN. TOGETHER WE CAN DO AMAZING THINGS.

Support

$21/MO ... $250/YR

If you’re a student, just starting out, or maybe you want to support what the WBC is doing, this is a great investor level to begin with.

Invest

$42/MO … $500/YR

You’ve been at it for a while, are committed to your role as a small business owner, and you’d like to invest in the future of entrepreneurship in our community in a more substantial way.

Leader

$84/MO … $1,000/YR

You’ve earned your place as a leader in small business and are serious about your commitment to entrepreneurship.

Trustee

$208/MO … $2,500/YR

You are a titan of the small business community and true inspiration to all of us. Show your commitment to the WBC and everything we stand for in the most profound way.

Gift

$10 - $1,000

Any amount of contribution to the WBC will support future entrepreneurs dreams and keep businesses growing in Southwest Michigan

BECOME AN INVESTOR

Your tax-deductible contribution can have a distinct impact on the growth of local small business. With your donation, you will fuel the sustainability of the WBC and assist with scholarships for economically challenged women, so they can have equal access to resources. Conerstone Alliance is considered a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are considered tax-deductible.