Pitch North ‘24 Seeking Entrants

Pitch North '22 held at Heritage Farms

The Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership, powered by The Right Place, announces 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 June 28th 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 hosted in Oceana County on August 7, 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 120 entrepreneurs in the first five years, awarding over $51,000 in cash and prizes to 25 finalists. Sponsors supporting the 2024 event include the Newaygo County Economic Development Partnership, City of Fremont, City of Newaygo, Hart Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce and Gerber Federal Credit Union.  To learn more about available sponsorships, view the impact report here.

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.