PROVIDENCE - (November 12, 2019) - The Rhode Island Business Competition's Elevator Pitch Contest will be held on Wednesday, December 4th at 5:30 at Venture Café in Providence. A total of $1,000 will be awarded to the top presenters in the competition designed for both established and aspiring entrepreneurs. Participants will get 90 seconds to describe their business idea to a panel of expert judges and get immediate feedback. This a great opportunity to practice your pitch in front of a live audience.

Applications are due by 5 pm on Friday, November 29th. Participating in the Elevator Pitch Contest is independent of applying to the Rhode Island Business Competition.

This year RIBC is partnering with the Venture Café to support A Wish Come True, a non-profit organization that grants wishes to children who suffer from life-threatening illnesses who live in Rhode Island and parts of southeastern Massachusetts. For those who want to help these children, please bring a new unwrapped toy to the Elevator Pitch Contest.

This event is free and open to the public but pre-registration is encouraged. For more information, please visit www.ri-business.com