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Enter the 2010 Black Enterprise Elevator Pitch Competition Now for a Chance to Win $10,000
The Top 10 Finalists Will Compete Before a Panel of Judges and a Live Audience at the 2010 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo Hosted by ExxonMobil
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – April 30, 2010) – BLACK ENTERPRISE, the nation’s leading authority on African American business, is accepting immediate entries for its “2010 Elevator Pitch Competition.” Held in conjunction with the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo, the contest is aimed toward uncovering America’s best business ideas and brightest moguls. This year’s winner will receive a grand prize of $10,000! Second prize is $3,500 and 3rd prize is $1,500.
The elevator pitch is a hypothetical scenario where a hopeful or current entrepreneur explains a business idea to their dream investor — during a chance meeting in an elevator. As the premise goes, a would-be mogul should always be ready with their top 60 second sell. No business plan, no PowerPoint presentation, just you and your idea. The ultimate goal of the elevator pitch is to hook the audience and judges by explaining how your product or business solves a problem or fills a void.
“This is one of the largest prizes we’ve ever given to an elevator pitch contestant,” says BLACK ENTERPRISE Small Business Editor Tennille Robinson. “In light of the current economic times, where capital can be hard to come by, this is a substantial amount of money to help someone who may be just starting out or looking to take their business to the next level. It will be interesting to see who comes out and fights for it.”
Enter now at www.blackenterprise.com/ec/elevator-pitch, where you will also find a complete list of contest rules. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, May 5. All finalists will be notified by Monday, May 10.
The 2010 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo is hosted by ExxonMobil. Presenting sponsors include American Express OPEN, Ariel Investments, Buick, FedEx, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Rewards, PepsiCo, and Wells Fargo. Platinum sponsors include EMC2, Southern Company, United Healthcare, and Wendy’s International. Corporate partners include Georgia-Pacific and CNN.
BLACK ENTERPRISE, your ultimate source for wealth creation, is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. Since 1970, BE has provided essential business information and advice to professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and decision makers. Every month, BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine provides 4.3 million readers with information on entrepreneurship, careers, and financial management. A multimedia company, BE also produces television programming, business and lifestyle events, Web content, and digital media. BLACK ENTERPRISE is the definitive source of information for and about African American business markets and leaders, and the authority on black business news and trends.
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