Pitch North returns for 5th year

Today the Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership, powered by The Right Place, announced the return of Pitch North, an entrepreneurial pitch competition open to those living in Newaygo, Oceana or Lake Counties.

Current or aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners are encouraged to submit their pitch for consideration now through July 14^th at 11:59pm via an online form. A committee of local leaders will review and score all submissions. Five finalists will be chosen to pitch their ideas for a chance to win cash prizes at the live event.

Pitch North will be held at The Pavilion at Waters Edge, 1100 Ramshorn Drive in Fremont on August 16, from 4 to 6pm. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Learn more, register to attend, or submit your idea at rightplace.org/events/pitch-north-2023.

Pitch North began in 2019 and has engaged over 100 entrepreneurs in the first four years, awarding over $39,000 in cash and prizes to 20 finalists.

Pitch North is hosted by The Right Place, Inc. with our partners: Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership, Oceana County Economic Alliance, and Lake County Economic Development Alliance.