Business Pitch Competition
This is a statewide competition for Hmong and Southeast Asian businesses and entrepreneurs. They will be given an opportunity to pitch their business, products or services to our panel for a chance to win the big prize package.
Grand Prize
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$10,000 Business Credit of which $2,000 is cash, $8,000 is a pre-approved loan
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One Year Business Coaching/Mentorship from HWCC Business Development Professional
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Winner will be announced at the Milwaukee Hmong New Year Celebration the weekend of December 3-4, 2017
How to Enter
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Submit Application
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Record your pitch (5 Minutes Max)
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Send application and recording to
Deadline is Friday, November 17, 2017 at 3:00 PM CST
Requirments
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Must be Hmong or Southeast Asian Descendant
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Business must be operating in the state of Wisconsin
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Company must be in operation three years or less
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Owner(s) private equity into the business
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Submit Application and video pitch link to info@hmongchamber.org by
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Video pitch: five (5) minute video pitch explaining business idea
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Business must be opened within the 2018 calendar year
Ineligible Businesses and Activities
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Refinancing or consolidating of existing debt
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Entertainment expenses
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Investment companies
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Lending institutions
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Gambling operations
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Real estate development
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Business whose major source of income is alcohol sales
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Business promoting religious beliefs or activities
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Business conducting or promoting partisan political activity
Resources
Below are some helpful resources on how to come up with your pitch!
Questions or Concerns?
Please contact HWCC at (414) 645-8828 or email info@hmongchamber.org