Congrats to the winners!

SBDC at EAC officials join the Moonshot winners for a group photo following Friday’s business pitches. Pictured are, from left, SBDC Director Eric Bejarano; third-place winner Joyann Hernandez, owner of Sunflower Environmental; first-place winner Royce Hunt-Bell, owner of Roycycled Treasures; Shawna Taylor, owner of Heart of Valor; and Torey Cranford with the SBDC. – David Bell Photo/Gila Valley Central
Hey Graham/Greenlee risk takers and change makers! 
Do you have a “moonshot” idea or an existing business you’d like to expand? Even just a product or business idea you've scribbled down on a napkin?  

If you answered YES, please join us for the Graham/Greenlee County AZ Pioneer Pitch competition for entrepreneurs (aka, a showcase like you see on ABC's Shark Tank)! Participation in this event is FREE!
  • You'll be competing to win cash prizes, scholarships, and more!
  • In addition, you'll get feedback from top industry experts and exposure for your business or product.
  • You'll meet other risk-taking entrepreneurs in your area.

WINNERS WILL RECEIVE

1st place prize:
$1500
6 months free business internet service through Valley Telecom
3-Day QuickBooks Online course through EAC SBDC
 
2nd place prize:
$1000
 
3rd place prize:
$500

Also, the first place winner of the Graham/Greenlee Pioneer Pitch Competition will go on to compete in our state-wide finals competition for a $10,000 cash prize. The event, which also honors successful Moonshot entrepreneurs, will be held in Flagstaff in July 2023.

Nervous about applying? Watch the video below. Three winners from the 2021 Verde Valley Pioneer Pitch Event talk about their experiences! 

HOW TO APPLY:
We are no longer taking additional applications for this event. Best of luck to the participants!
LOCAL SPONSORS

Statewide Tour Sponsors

Arizona's Premiere Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Program

Questions?
[email protected]

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