Inc. Magazine and Cox Business invite New Orleans area startups to pitch inspiring business plans at Get Started NOLA, a brand new competition hosted during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week.
Five finalists will be chosen to pitch for feedback from a panel of judges including: Kris Frieswick, senior editor at Inc.com; Lauren Thom, founder and CEO at Fleurty Girl; Steve Rowley, Senior VP at Cox Business; and Chris Schultz, founder of Voodoo Ventures.
The winning business will win cash prizes and a Cox Business technology package valued at up to $10,000. The pitch competition is limited to businesses with 2014 annual revenues below $300,000.
Get Started NOLA will also include an expert panel discussion geared towards small business owners and complimentary cocktails and networking reception before and after the competition. The event will take place at The Chicory in New Orleans on Wednesday, March 25th. Happy hour begins at 5:00 PM and the pitch event begins at 6:30 PM.
“Get Started NOLA is a way for Cox Business and our partners to help promote innovative talent in our local business community,” said Leigh King, vice president of Cox Business in Louisiana. “Not only will contestants be eligible to win a grand prize, but our panel of experts will provide valuable advice and success tips that will assist them in launching their business.”
Registration is open now through March 8th, 2015. Visit getstartednola.com for more information.