Got an idea for a unique, exciting new product or service? Then consider becoming a BizPitch Savannah™ 2020 entrepreneurial competition contestant. A kinder, gentler version of TV’s “Shark Tank,” BizPitch Savannah™ offers aspiring local entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and win over $10,000 in cash and free professional services to help launch their new businesses.

Michael Siegel, Savannah SCORE Chapter Chair said, “We are so pleased to be presenting BizPitch Savannah™ again this year. This is a really exciting and fun event that promotes entrepreneurism and the importance of small business in our community and gives our contestants a chance to realize their dream of owning their own business. “ 

Online applications will be available at http://bizpitchsavannah.com starting Friday, September 18. To be eligible to compete, the business must be a new start up or, if an existing business, a Savannah-Chatham County business license much have been obtained after May 1, 2019. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and agree to locate their business within Savannah/Chatham County.  Applications will be accepted through midnight, Friday, October 2. A $25 non-refundable application fee is payable at the time the application is submitted. 

Eight finalists will be announced on Wednesday, October 14 and invited to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges at the BizPitch Savannah™ 2020 event on Friday, November 6 at The Creative Coast, 2 E. Bryan Street, Savannah. Three winners will be selected to receive the $10,000 in cash and free services.  

2019 BizPitch Savannah™ winners, Maria Vaughan and Michael Wedum, Co-Founders of COR Compost, said, “We were so thrilled to have such an opportunity to not only participate in an amazing competition, but to also receive the wonderful resources given to us to help us jump-start our journey into creating a successful business.”

Competition rules and the online application form are available starting on Friday, September 18 at http://bizpitchsavannah.com.