by Kelly Rogge, KCKCC
The deadline has been extended for entrepreneurs and future entrepreneurs to register for Kansas City Kansas Community College’s 2016 Innovation Summit.
Registration to pitch your idea, product or business in the Business Pitch Competition is free. Last year, winners received a combined $10,000 in prize money. To register for the 2016 Innovation Summit, purchase tickets, or for more information, visit the Innovation Summit’s website at www.innovationsummitkc.com.
This Start-up Fest is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8 at KCKCC’s Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave.
The purpose of the Pitch Competition is to inspire entrepreneurs and educators to innovate as well as to connect with potential investors, organizations and the community. It is also an opportunity to mentor and promote the entrepreneurial spirit in Kansas City.
The competition has a national platform to showcase participants’ business or product ideas. Friends, family and investors from throughout the United States can view a video of the pitch and cast their votes online. This provides a wider viewing audience for the product or service participants are presenting at the competition.
Submissions for entry into the Pitch Competition must be received by March 4. Information is also available by calling 913-288-7571 or by email at [email protected].
Not yet an entrepreneur? The Innovation Summit is a great opportunity to take part in the Business Pitch Exhibit, ask entrepreneurs questions and consider investing in their ideas.
Information is available on the Innovation Summit Start-up Fest Pitch Competition by visiting www.InnovationSummitKc.com.
Kelly Rogge is the public information supervisor at Kansas City Kansas Community College.