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SUMMARY:Registration Deadline for The Business Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nSummit 2026: Pitch Application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the application to pitch at The 2026 Business Summit! \nThe Business Summit is an incredible opportunity to inspire\, connect\, and elevate your entrepreneurial journey. \nThis year\, we are excited to include a pitch competition to help women and veteran entrepreneurs hone their business pitch\, gain meaningful exposure\, and compete for prize money to invest in their business. Cash prizes will be awarded in the amounts of $1\,000 and $500! \nThis is the application to present your pitch at the Business Summit. Pitches will be delivered live and in person at the Business Summit: \n\nWednesday\, October 7\n7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (full event)\n1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. (pitch session)\nCollege of the Holy Cross in Worcester\, Massachusetts\n\nThere will be a maximum of 6 people selected to pitch. \n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:College of the Holy Cross\, Hogan Center\, 1 College Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 02108
CATEGORIES:Small Businesses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Women & Enterprise":MAILTO:info.EasternMA@cweonline.org
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SUMMARY:The Business Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nWednesday\, October 7\, 2026\n7:30 AM – 3:00 PM\nCollege of the Holy Cross – Hogan Center\n1 College Street\, Worcester\, MA \nJoin the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) and the Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England (VBOC) for a day of education\, networking\, and business growth at The Business Summit 2026. \nDesigned for entrepreneurs\, small business owners\, women-owned businesses\, and veteran-owned businesses\, this full-day conference offers practical workshops\, valuable networking opportunities\, and direct access to corporate and government procurement representatives. \nConference Highlights\n\nInteractive workshops led by industry experts\nNetworking with entrepreneurs and business leaders\nLearn about certification\, contracting\, and supplier diversity opportunities\nMatchmaking Roundtables with corporate representatives (for eligible certified businesses)\nOne-on-One Matchmaking appointments (by application for eligible certified businesses)\nPitch It! Live Competition featuring six entrepreneurs competing for a $1\,000 Grand Prize and $500 Runner-Up Award\n\nPitch It! Competition\nEntrepreneurs are invited to apply for the opportunity to deliver a 90-second live pitch before a panel of judges and fellow business owners. \nSelected participants will receive: \n\nComplimentary pitch coaching from CWE\nValuable exposure to business leaders and potential partners\nWritten feedback from judges\nThe opportunity to compete for cash prizes\n\nImportant Dates \n\nApplication Deadline: July 24\nParticipants Notified: August 7\nPitch Competition: October 7 at 1:45 PM\n\nA paid Business Summit registration is required for Pitch It! participants. \nRegistration\n\nEarly Bird: $50 (through August 7)\nGeneral Admission: $75\n\nRegistration closes September 30\, and all ticket sales are final. \nWhether you’re launching a new business or looking to expand an established one\, The Business Summit offers practical strategies\, meaningful connections\, and resources to help your business thrive.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9703″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://brightonmainstreets.org/event/the-business-summit-2026/
LOCATION:College of the Holy Cross\, Hogan Center\, 1 College Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 02108
CATEGORIES:Small Businesses
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