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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!

THE PROCESS

Apply / February 13 - May 31

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

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.

Five Finalists are Selected / Late June

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

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.