ABOUT
The $10,000 Pitch Competition
General Facts and Information
COMPETITION FAQS
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HOW IS THE $10,000 FUNDED EACH MONTH?
The Pitch Competition is Funded through the following sources:
Registration Fees
Magazine Subscriptions
Advertising
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Sponsorships
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The $7 Registration Options
Why is there a $7 Option?
Individuals that desire to Pitch but do not have the funds, can use this option to generate the funds for the Competition and the B2B Membership that will help their business or organization to establish a new source of funding or revenue.
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Definition of a Small Business
Small Businesses that generated less than $500,000 in sales over the past two years.
EVENT & COMPETITION FACTS AND RULES
Definition
The $10,000 Pitch Competition (Hereafter "pitch competition") is designed for small business owners who want to improve their presentation and selling skills. Participants will receive valuable media, business, insights and guidance from the B2B mentors and industry experts, ensuring they are well-prepared to deliver a compelling pitch for this event and prospective customers and investors.
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Location
Myrtle Beach (Socastee area), SC * Wellspring Fellowship Center * 5082 Lafon Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Little River, SC * Distinguished Designs Event Center * 11790 Hwy 90, Little River, SC.
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Eligibility Criteria
The pitch competition is open to all applicants who meet the following criteria:
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The applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
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The applicant must have an operating business. Applicants in the prestart, concept or ideation stage of business will be counseled and prepared for the competition.
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The applicant's existing business must be based within the US.
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The applicant must not participate in any other CMAC's Pitch Competition.
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The applicant must submit their application by the given pitch competition deadline.
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Additionally, each participant must be a B2B or CMAC client or member to be eligible to receive an award. All applicants will be paired with a mentor to meet these criteria.
Judging Criteria
The judges will evaluate your pitch on the following criteria:
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Great presentation
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Great brand identification
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Great product/service
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Fully thought-out business plan for success
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A clear pathway to scalability and growth
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Product/service is unique and viable to the market
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Sustainability/environmental/ social impact, if applicable
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Financial results
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Rating / Scoring System
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Well above standard. Outstanding execution: content and/or strategies are comprehensive, thoughtful, and very well-researched.
★ ★ ★ ★ Above standards. Well executed; content and/or strategies are developed, clear and well researched.
★ ★ ★ Meets standards. Includes essential components; content and/or strategies are evident; most components are relatively clear and researched.
★ ★ Below standards. Missing essential components; content and/or strategies are not evident; components are unclear; does not contain relevant content or research.
★ Well below standards. Major flaws or section missing.
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Award Availability and Distribution
Three (3) winners will be selected from each of the competitions.
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1st place receives $5,000.
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2nd place receives $2,500.
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3rd place receives $1,500.
Awards and prizes will be distributed as checks or electronic-submissions by the sponsor(s).
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Disclaimers and Releases
Confidentiality
Carolina Media Arts Center its members, affiliates, and participants do not guarantee protection of the confidential information and plans presented at the pitch competition. As such, any information a contestant considers confidential should not be presented at the pitch competition.
Endorsement
Any funding or investments from the pitch competition are not sponsored or endorsed by the Carolina Media Arts Center LLC or its affiliates. Contestants are responsible for completing their due diligence before accepting any such funding.
Liability
Contestants agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Carolina Media Arts Center LLC, its members, its affiliates and its representatives from and against any liabilities, losses, and expenses arising from their registration and participation in the pitch competition or from any funding or investments resulting from the Pitch Contest.
Photo/Video Waiver
By providing your electronic signature on the pitch application, you permit The Carolina Media Arts Center to:
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Release information in the pitch application and any attachments to publicly share news of your relationship with The Pitch Competition and your small business successes.
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Contact you for possible media/interview opportunities to promote small business successes and The Carolina Media Art's assistance to your success.
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Use your name, business name, images, videos, quotes, and other provided information for national or local marketing campaigns, materials, and messaging.
The Pitch Competition Rules
Service & Funding Policy
THE BUSINESS TO BUSINESS NETWORK ONLY SERVES BUSINESS-MEMBERS WHOSE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS DOES NOT DESTROY INDIVIDUALS OR THE COMMUNITY.
However the network will assist business owners to revamp or change their services or products to serve a broader base.
The Network Reserves the right to refuse service to any business or organization that our Network deems destructive to the individual person, environment or community.
The Network’s standards and value-system is based-on the Holy Bible. The Business to Business Network does not operate by religious or society’s standards, beliefs and practices.
The Network and all services will also abide-by and use the guides and standards of the local City, State, Chambers of Commerce, SBA and Better Business Bureaus etc.
THE BUSINESS TO BUSINESS NETWORK WILL NOT FUND OR SERVICE THE FOLLOWING:
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Alcohol and Liquor (only stores)
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Night Clubs & Bars
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Tobacco, Cigar, Marijuana or any drug-related products (only stores)
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Pornography or sex related entertainment, products or services.
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Counseling Services that counsels against the Holy Bible.
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Any organizations or materials that teach or market specifically against the Gospel and Teachings of the Holy Bible.
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Extremely High or Predatory lending and financial institutions.
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Weapons, guns, knives etc. (only stores or services)
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Gambling, Lotteries or Casinos
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Clothing and images that are deemed inappropriate and offensive.
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Entertainment, Productions, Shows, Concerts, Music etc. that includes, promotes, glorifies or encourage self and community destruction and or destructive behaviors or hate or violence against another group or person.
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Organizations and agencies that promotes racism, hate and or violence against or towards another group.
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Lobbyists, local, city, state or Government officials and or elections.
TERMS:
The PC Debit Card reserves the right to refuse service or funding to any person or group that provides services or products that are not in-line with our stated values, mission and principles.
All funding for all projects are 100% private funds generated from services provided to corporate and individual organizations and companies. The Business to Business Network and all Associated Platforms has not and will not receive any charitable funding from corporations, individuals, the government or local agencies in the form of public contributions, donations or grants.