The 2022 Live Elevator Pitch Competition for the best “Collegiate Pitch in the Valley” is sponsored by these community banks:
Pitch Contest:
The Live Elevator Pitch Contest will take place during the Celebration of Entrepreneurship event at the Log Cabin in Holyoke on February 27th, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
All contestants will deliver a 90-second pitch of a unique business idea in front of a live audience for prize money! The Pitch Judges and sponsors are community bankers who are accustomed to making decisions regarding new business ventures.
Selection of Contestants:
Each of the 14 participating college and universities selects one student to compete (2 from UMass)
Pitch Contest Rules:
- The Pitches are unique business ideas which must be doable and marketable
- Each contestant has 90 seconds to present their business idea
- Participants can use a 3x5 note card but are not allowed to use technology or props
Judging Criteria:
Judges will choose the winners - 50% on pitch delivery and 50% on feasibility and creativity of the idea.
Prizes:
- All contestants will receive $100
- The judges will select three $750 winners based on the criteria above