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This event will be held at Venture Café in Providence and will feature an overview of the requirements of the competition. There will also be a panel of past winners and finalists of the Competition who will share their experiences competing and offer pointers and insights on what it takes to create a winning business plan. The panelists include Melissa Bowley, founder of Flourish Collective and winner of the 2021 Rhode Island Business Competition; Abigail Kohler, owner of ResusciTech; and Jonathan Lord, founder of Flux Marine. This event is free and open to the public.

For more than 15 years, Peter George has helped others develop into speakers who positively affect others. He has helped others learn how to craft and deliver presentations that engage, persuade, and inspire. As a public speaking coach and trainer, he specializes in helping executives, attorneys, and other professionals to be calm, confident, and credible every time they speak in public. During this workshop, Peter will discuss how to make a memorable and impactful pitch. This event is free and open to the public.

Participants present their idea in 90 seconds to a panel of judges and get immediate feedback - and the chance to win cash prizes.

In this business planning workshop, attendees will be provided with resources and will be walked through the creation of an investor-ready business plan.

During this event, attendees will learn how to define a target market and the best way to promote their product or service.

Top business builders and investors provide valuable tips and insights on how to get early-stage funding.

Finalists present to a public audience and the winners are announced.