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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — StartUp Hutch, in conjunction with The City of Hutchinson – Human Relations Office and NetWork Kansas, invite the public to join the excitement as local entrepreneurs present their business ideas at the Pitch Contest on Monday, September 16th. The event will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Blue Dragon Room at the Parker Student Union on the Hutchinson Community College campus.
This dynamic event is the culmination of the Entrepreneurship Business Basics JUMP© (EBB Jump) program, a 12-week course designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality. During the contest, participants will showcase their business pitches to a panel of judges in hopes of winning a share of $2,000 in prize money.
“We’re thrilled to see the creativity and ambition that local entrepreneurs will bring to the Pitch Contest,” said Jackson Swearer, executive director of StartUp Hutch. “This event is an opportunity to witness the next wave of business innovation in Reno County and support the growth of our entrepreneurial community.”
Community members, business leaders, and supporters of local entrepreneurship are encouraged to attend the event to cheer on the contestants and get inspired by their innovative ideas.
The Pitch Contest marks the finale of the EBB Jump program, which has been instrumental in equipping participants with essential business skills, insights, and resources over the past three months. Led by facilitator Kira Cheree’ Cobb, the course has provided a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to accelerate their business growth and gain the confidence needed to succeed
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About StartUp Hutch
StartUp Hutch is Reno County’s rallying community for entrepreneurs, creating collisions and fostering collaborations to help new ventures take flight. We inspire, educate, and connect entrepreneurs—supporting them to start, operate, and scale businesses that build a better Reno County for today and future generations. Learn more at startuphutch.com.
