{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e68091119498d631dd73488/6239d853ba525c00133050a0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"PITCH with Kevin Gibson","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e68091119498d631dd73488/1647958303944-e183ec708b3e8d23ed9bf0bffe68fcff.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Communications Director Ashlee Jones sat down with Chamber Board Member Kevin Gibson to discuss the Chamber's upcoming PITCH Competition!</p><p><br></p><p>Are you a small business making at or below $250,000 a year? Is there a project you've been wanting to grow into with your business? You're in luck!</p><p><br></p><p>PITCH is an innovative and unique way for the Chamber to further serve our community, where one small business will win a cash prize to build their business and further their growth. All received applications will be narrowed down,&nbsp;<strong>and those selected will compete LIVE by making a presentation (or pitch) to the judging panel and the crowd at our PITCH Competition on Thursday, April 21st, 2022 from 12 PM -1 PM at the Oxford Civic Center.</strong>&nbsp;The judging panel will consist of 4 business leaders within the community and the audience will act as the 5th&nbsp;judge.</p><p><br></p><p>The winning small business will be awarded a prize in capital; however,&nbsp;<strong>each business invited to present will receive substantial visibility through its ability to tell its story to the panel and crowd attending.&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.calhounchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Application-for-PITCH-2.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Be sure to apply before March 31st!</a></p><p><br></p><p>For more information, please contact Public Affairs Director Kate Jaudon at katej@calhounchamber.com!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center"}