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Small Business Startup Pitch Competition – Entrepreneurs are invited to compete in the Ascension Small Business Innovation Pitch Competition. Grand Prize: $2,500 Cash – Sponsored by Ascension Credit Union. Additional prizes will help launch and grow the winning business. Application Deadline: April 18, 2026 (11:59 PM) Five finalists will advance to the live pitch event on May 8, 2026.  Winners will be announced during Ascension Small Business Day on May 14. There is NO COST to enter the competition.

 Request an application: mbeca@mbeca.org