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The 2019 Carroll Biz Challenge

GRAND
PRIZE

$5,000+

PEOPLE'S CHOICE
AWARD

$1,000

APPLICATION
DEADLINE

MAY 31

THE LIVE
FINALE

AUGUST 8

Apply. Pitch. Win.

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2019 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!

THE KICKOFF / February 19 @ Carroll Community College
Light appetizers and drinks will be served.

THE PROCESS

Apply / The application period opens Friday February 19th

Sumbit your business idea through our simple appication portal.
The best part: It's FREE!

Attend the Meet & Greet / Thursday, June 13th 5-7PM

Meet the other applicants, the judges and the sponsors.
Appetizers and drinks will be generously provided by the Town Mall.

Five Finalists are Selected / Late June

The Advisory Comittee will embark on the always-gruleing
task of choosing only five finalists from all of the ideas.

The Live Finale / Thursday, August 8 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.