Pitch Competition

Black Ownership Bus Tour Competition

Check to make sure your business is eligible, then complete and submit the form below…

To qualify for the pitch competition, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. You must be an owner of a Black-owned business
2. Be a for-profit business
3. Registered in the State of Arkansas
4. Operated for at least 12 months.
5. You must be at least 18 years old

Judging Criteria

1. Bold Idea: What problem does the idea solve?
2. Business Model: Is the business model viable? Has the revenue model been defined?
3. Scalability: Does the business model scalable? How large is the addressable market?
4. Innovative: What makes the idea unique or different?
5. Execution: Does the founder has skills, commitment, and experiences to execute the

proposed business model?

6. Pitch Presentation: How well did the presenter convey the idea?
7. Impact: What is the potential impact of the idea to the community?

Competition Terms & Conditions

1. Not more than Five finalists will be selected to compete in the Pitch Competition.
2. One representative of each finalist company will have 5 minutes to make their pitch

presentation. The presentation will be followed by a 3–5 minute Q&A with the panel.

Each winner will be given $5,000 and access to technical assistance from the ReMix Ideas team.

3. All public sessions of the competition may be recorded and rebroadcast by event

organizer. Participants should not expect or assume any rights of confidentiality

related to data or information presented or discussed during the public session.

4. Competition organizer reserves the right to disqualify any application submission

that it deems inappropriate, unethical, or offensive – or to disqualify any finalist that

violates the rules of the competition.

5. The prize winner(s) must, at the organizer’s request, participate in all promotional

activity surrounding the award. Winners consent to the organizer using their name

and image in promotional materials.

6. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) between an applicant and organizers and/or

audience members will not be required or allowed.

7. Business must be a for-profit entity located in Arkansas.

 

To apply, please complete and submit the form below:

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc *

City *

State/Province *

ZIP / Postal Code *

Race *Native American or Alaskan NativeNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderAsianWhiteBlack or African American

Gender *MaleFemale

Checkbox *

FriendSocial MediaBusiness OwnerRemix Web SiteOther ClientEducational InstitutionLocal Economic Development OfficialChamber of CommerceMagazine/NewspaperWord of MouthTelevision/RadioInternet (specify below)Other (specify below)

Additional Details

Date Business Founded *

Have your registered your business? *YesNo

Business Name *

Type of Business (Choose Primary Categories) *

ServiceRetailWholesaleManufacturerReal EstateFood ServicesFinance & InsuranceArts & EntertainmentEducational ServicesOther

Number of Employees *

What is the legal entity of your business? *

Sole ProprietorshipS-CorporationCorporationLLCPartnershipOther

Please provide a BRIEF description of your business or business idea *

How the fund would help support your business/idea (150 words max) *0 / 150

Describe your business, product, or service and what differentiates it from your competitors. *

What problems are you trying to solve? *

Describe your solution to the problem described above *

How does your company make money? *

How does your business support your community? *

Signature *

Date *

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