PROVIDENCE – (September 17, 2024) – The Rhode Island Business Competition’s 25th year will kick off on September 24, 2024, with a Lunch and Learn event called “Perfect Your Pitch & Pitch Deck”.  

Bradley Adams, Co-Founder of Aerogami, and Peter George, a well-known public speaking coach, will help attendees create a compelling pitch deck and perfect their pitch. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this workshop will offer valuable insights and practical tips to make your pitch shine. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your presentation game and impress potential investors!

This Lunch and Learn event will be held from 12pm – 2pm at Venture Café in Providence, and it’s free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.ri-business.com.

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Sponsors of the 2025 Rhode Island Business Competition

Pillar sponsors are Bryant University and Everhope Foundation. Other lead sponsors include Envision Technology Advisors, Hinckley Allen, KLR, and Sprout Coworking. Also sponsoring are Beacon Mutual Insurance Company, FM Global, and Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.

Additional sponsors include Bank Rhode Island, Bristol County Savings Bank, Business Development Company, Delta Dental of Rhode Island, Dimeo Construction Company, Navigant Credit Union, Peter George, Slater Technology Fund, Social Enterprise Greenhouse, Washington Trust, BankNewport, Blount Fine Foods, Brain for Rent, Brown University Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, CBC Wind Energy, Cherrystone Angel Group, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at CCRI, Hope Global, and Morgan Stanley - Richard Carriere. Our growth partners are MassChallenge, New England Medical Innovation Center, RIHub, and Venture Café Providence.

The Rhode Island Business Competition fosters development of companies by inviting emerging and established entrepreneurs to submit ideas for a business, in any industry, that is based in Rhode Island and has strong growth potential. The most promising ideas will receive cash and services. The Competition is supported by a broad range of sponsors that include private businesses, investors, foundations, colleges and universities, public entities, nonprofit organizations, and former competitors. Today, we are one of the leading community-supported business competitions in the Northeast.