LaunchMemphis wants you to win a prize package worth $10,000 to support the growth of your early stage business.  Seriously!

How do you win?  You pitch your company on YouTube to get a chance to compete in the finals, which will occur on a real escalator with judges in person.  Yes, seriously!  It is called the Escalator Pitch Competition and it will cap off Global Entrepreneurship Week in Memphis.

You are invited to participate in the intense LaunchMemphis Pitch Workshop and Escalator Pitch Competition (if your company is under 25 FTEs).  Not only will you get very valuable sales and marketing pitch work done for your company, but also you (and hence your company) could win the $10K Grand Prize Package.

The first step is to get to the workshop to improve your pitch: http://pitchworkshop.eventbrite.com/
Then submit your entry for a chance to pitch for $10K Prize Package: http://escalatorpitch.eventbrite.com/

I have placed more details below.

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LaunchMemphis is pleased to announce a new competition aimed at developing and perfecting your “escalator” pitch. Whether you already have a business or just have an idea for one, articulating your idea is key to gaining customers, clients, or partners. Beginning with a workshop on 10/24 and culminating in the escalator pitch championship on 11/21, this competition will determine who has the best marketing pitch in Memphis. Please join LaunchMemphis for this unique competition. Here’s the schedule of events:

Escalator Pitch Workshop
When: Saturday, 10/24, 9:30-12:00
Where: EmergeMemphis, 516 Tennessee Street
What: Training on how to develop a “Dynamic Escalator Pitch,” followed by development of your own pitch, role playing of that pitch with a small group, and one-on-one feedback from a member of the LaunchMemphis Board.
Cost: $20 per person with includes lunch
RSVP: Through http://pitchworkshop.eventbrite.com/ (note that seating is limited to 48 people).
Note: The workshop will focus on helping you craft a pitch to be used in attracting prospective customers which in most cases varies from the pitch you’d use to attract investors. LaunchMemphis will offer an Investor Pitch Workshop next season.

You Tube Video Submission
When: Due 11/5
What: Those attending the Escalator Pitch Workshop will be encouraged to submit a video of their refined escalator pitch for consideration as a finalist in the Escalator Competition. Others may also participate, but those attending the workshop will no doubt have a leg up. 7 finalists will be selected and notified by 11/13 that they have been selected for the competition on 11/21.
Cost: $20 per submission
Enter here: http://escalatorpitch.eventbrite.com/
Note: Details on how to submit your You Tube video will be announced by October 24. Visit www.launchmemphis.com for details.

Escalator Pitch Competition
When: Saturday, November 21, tentatively scheduled for 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, final time to be announced soon
What: Competition for a prize package worth $10K! Prize package made up of consulting packages from area sales and marketing specialists (e.g., market research, logo/identity design, web design, sales coaching, public relations, photography, media). $1K of the package will be awarded in cash.
Where: To be announced soon
Cost: $20 per person for walk-ons; those submitting You Tube videos would have already paid
RSVP: None needed; walk-ons will be asked to register when they arrive

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