PROVIDENCE - (November 10, 2023) - Join us for our 18^th Annual Elevator Pitch Contest on November 16^th! This high-energy pitch contest provides a unique platform for visionaries, entrepreneurs, and aspiring change-makers to showcase their ideas in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Come watch for an exhilarating experience where innovation and entrepreneurship collide in 90 seconds of pure excitement as each presenter pitches their idea to a panel of judges from the Rhode Island business community and a general audience.

The Pitch Contest will be held on Thursday, November 16^th, at Venture Café, 225 Dyer Street, in Providence. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the pitches will start at 5:45 pm.

The link to pre-register to attend the event is: https://venturecafeprovidence.org/sessions/ri-elevator-pitch-contest/

This live event is free and open to the public.

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.