MIPitch 2025

Annual pitch competition, MIPitch, is back for it's fifth year to spark change and entrepreneurial growth in some of West Michigan's more rural communities.

Date

September 18, 2025

Time

Chamber After-Hours and Networking begins at 4:30 p.m.

Location

Timbers Event Center

7033 S Sheridan Rd
Sheridan, MI 48884


This event will be held at Timbers Event Center. Chamber After-Hours and Networking begins at 4:30 p.m. with pitch program starting at 5:30 p.m. There will be light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.

Registration

This is attendance registration only and is not related to a pitch submission.

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Featuring entrepreneurs in Montcalm and Ionia Counties

Annual pitch competition, MIPitch, is back for it's fifith year to spark change and entrepreneurial growth in some of West Michigan's more rural communities. We're seeking some of the best, most innovative ideas that residents of Montcalm and Ionia Counties have for the MIPitch event taking place in September 18, 2025.

A panel of judges will evaluate submissions from Montcalm and Ionia County residents seeking a chance to be selected as finalists for the live, in-person pitching event on September 18, 2025. Finalists will present their pitches for a chance to win cash prizes to help bring their ideas to life.

MIPitch Rules of Entry:

  • MIPitch is only open to residents or businesses of Ionia or Montcalm Counties. Proof of residency may be required with your pitch submission.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of entry
  • Your idea must be your own
  • Only one entry per individual will be accepted
  • All entries must be submitted by Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:59pm.
  • Entries will only be accepted via the online submission process. No paper copies will be accepted.

Submit a Pitch

MIpitch is back for it's 5th year to spark change and entrepreneurial growth in some of West Michigan's more rural communities. Open to entrepreneurs living in Ionia and Montcalm counties, submit your idea today!

Finalists will be selected from all submissions. If your idea is selected to compete you will be in the running for a cash prize.

Are you in?

SUBMIT YOUR PITCH

MIPITCH IS PRESENTED BY THE IONIA COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE (ICEA) AND THE MONTCALM ECONOMIC ALLIANCE (MEA)