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The 2020 Carroll Biz Challenge
GRAND
PRIZE
$5,000+
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
$1,000
APPLICATION
DEADLINE
MAY 31
THE LIVE
FINALE
AUGUST 27
Apply. Pitch. Win.
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2020 Carroll Biz Challenge! The Biz Challenge is an annual tradition in Carroll County, which offers local entrepreneurs the exciting opportunity to pitch their new business ideas to make great connections, get loads of publicity, and compete for a $5,000 cash prize plus additional prizes worth thousands more.
 
It's like American Idol meets Shark Tank. Dozens of entrepreneurs will enter. Five will be chosen to pitch their ideas before a panel of judges and a live audience. Only one will walk away with the grand prize.
 
It's unlike any other event in Carroll County!
 
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THE PROCESS
1/
Apply / February 13 - May 31
   Sumbit your business idea through our simple application portal.
The best part: It's FREE!
 
2/
Attend the Meet & Greet / June 18  5-7PM
   Meet the other applicants, the judges, and the sponsors.
Appetizers and drinks will be generously provided by the Town Mall.
 
3/
Five Finalists are Selected / Early July
   The Advisory Committee will embark on the always-grueling
task of choosing only five finalists from all of the ideas.
 
4/
The Live Finale / Thursday, August 27  5-9PM
   After an amazing happy hour, the five finalists will take the stage and
pitch their ideas. The audience will vote for the Peoples Choice Award and
the judges will deliberate and choose the grand prize winner.
APPLICANTS
FINALISTS
WINNERS
Friendly Neighbor Services
LAINA Pro Inc.
NySTEGG
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
FOUNDING SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
REFRESHMENT SPONSORS
Become a Biz Challenge Sponsor!