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Without paying customers you don’t have a business. But how do you find them? The earlier you start to talk to customers, the more focused your products and services will be on what they want. Talking to customers is essential to the success of your business. During this workshop, you will learn the techniques that work for talking to customers and powering up your business for success.
This in-person event will begin at 5:30pm and is free and open to the public.

Hosted by the RI Business Competition, this Student Pitch Contest is open to all college and university students. This event is being held at Bryant University on February 26, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.

TO ATTEND OR PITCH, go to the Eventbrite sign-up page (COMING SOON) and click on 'Reserve a spot' under General Admission. Enter your contact info and click on 'Register' and you will be sent to a page where you can enter your school and pitch information, if you are pitching.

The Pitch Contest gives participants a chance to make a business pitch, much as if they’d met a funder and wanted to explain their business proposal – with maybe 90 seconds to explain their business. Presenters must speak without PowerPoints and the like.

Join our expert panel as they discuss various strategies for finding funding for your business or project. From traditional funding sources like loans and venture capital, to crowdfunding and alternative financing options, the panel will explore different paths for securing the capital you need to take your ideas to the next level. Get insights and advice from experienced professionals who have successfully navigated the funding landscape, and leave with actionable steps you can take to finance your next big idea. This in-person event will begin at 5:30pm and is free and open to the public.