MMDC Biz Week: Pitch Competition

Date and Time

• Wednesday, May 13, 2026  11am - 1pm

Location

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🗓️  𝗕𝗶𝘇 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is officially on the horizon, and you won’t want to miss what we have in store. Get ready for a high-impact week designed to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners directly with procurement leaders and major institutions.

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🔹 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Partnered with Epicenter Memphis, compete for 3 cash prizes — two cash prizes of $2,500 and a grand prize of $5,000 —  in front of procurement experts and a surprise guest!  Attend. Pitch. WIN. Click here to apply!

Rules:

• Business must be headquartered in Shelby County, Tennessee
• Participants are highly encouraged to attend the Bizweek Kickoff and Roundtable on Monday, May 11.
• You must pitch IN PERSON on Wednesday, May 13, to be eligible to win. Pitches may vary by length depending on varying factors.
• Winners will be announced during the Keynote Luncheon on Friday, May 15.
• Disclaimer: Monetary awards can be used for build out, marketing, branding, professional services (attorney, accounting, etc), new equipment. It cannot be used for debt, personal use, or payment of employees. An invoice will be required prior to disbursement of funds.
  
  • Please note that submission of a pitch application does not guarantee participation in the pitch competition. Only applicants who receive an official acceptance notice from MMDC will be eligible to compete in the event.

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