Our Goal

Since 2000, the Rhode Island Business Competition aims to create and foster growth companies in Rhode Island that will increase local employment. It's all about helping emerging entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Today, it is the leading community-supported business plan competition in the Northeast.

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About the Competition

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Upcoming Events

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  • 24 Sep
    2024
    Workshop: Perfect Your Pitch & Pitch Deck

    This will be a Lunch & Learn event from 12pm - 2pm and is free and open to the public.

  • 07 Nov
    2024
    Rhode Island Elevator Pitch Contest

    Participants present their idea in 90 seconds to a panel of judges and get immediate feedback - and the chance to win cash prizes. This in-person event will begin at 5:30pm and is free and open to the public.

  • 16 Jan
    2025
    Workshop: TBD

    This in-person event will begin at 5:30pm and is free and open to the public.

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