Pitch North V

Presentation at the 2022 Pitch North held at Heritage Farms

Entrepreneurs to once again compete for cash and prizes

The Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership,  powered by The Right Place, announced the return of Pitch North, an entrepreneurial pitch competition  open to those living in Newaygo, Oceana or Lake Counties.  

Current or aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners are encouraged to submit their pitch for  consideration now through July 14th at 11:59pm via an online form. A committee of local leaders will  review and score all submissions. Five finalists will be chosen to pitch their ideas for a chance to win  cash prizes at the live event. 

Pitch North will be held at The Pavilion at Waters Edge, 1100 Ramshorn Drive in Fremont on August 16, from 4 to 6pm. The event is free to attend and open to the public. Learn more, register to attend, or  submit your idea at rightplace.org/events/pitch-north-2023. 

Pitch North began in 2019 and has engaged over 100 entrepreneurs in the first four years, awarding  over $39,000 in cash and prizes to 20 finalists.  

Pitch North is hosted by The Right Place, Inc. with our partners: Newaygo County Economic  Development Partnership, Oceana County Economic Alliance, and Lake County Economic Development  Alliance.