# Event Details - **Event Name**: Center Street Pitch Competition - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Cheer on local businesses at the Center Street Pitch—a live, community event May 7 at Ashland Theatre. Apply to pitch by April 12th.About this EventOn May 7th, 2026, the Center Street Pitch Competition will award prizes to standout businesses in the Center of the Universe, Hanover County, and Agriculture & Forestry categories. The competition will take place from 6pm – 8pm at The Ashland Theatre. Center Street Pitch Competition is hosted by partners DEIC and Downtown Ashland Association to encourage entrepreneurship in our local community. Our organizations support small business owners year-round with mentorship, networking, and education. Learn more about entrepreneurship initiatives at and .Center Street Pitch Competition will award prizes to entrepreneurs in 3 categories:Center of the Universe (Businesses in the Town of Ashland)Hanover County (Business located in Hanover)Agriculture & Forestry (Richmond region Ag Businesses) - Sponsored by Colonial Farm CreditSee all the finalists .Join us on May 7th, 2026. Doors open at 5:30pm and pitches will begin at 6pm.Parking: Ashland has plenty of free street parking and several public lots. The closest public lot is located across from 105 Robinson St, Ashland, VA 23005 and closest street parking is along Virginia and Maple Streets. Disabled persons parking is available behind the Theatre along Robinson Street. A parking map is available here. Selection and PrizesThree finalists in each category will be selected to pitch their business plans in a five-minute presentation during the showcase on May 7, 2026. An expert panel will evaluate the pitches. Entrepreneurs in each category will compete for a first place cash prize of $3000 and a membership to Dominion Energy Innovation Center. Second and third place finalists in each category will receive $1000 each. A total of $15,000 will be awarded to the selected finalists!SponsorshipHelp us increase prize amounts by supporting Center Street! Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Learn how you can support entrepreneurship through a Center Street sponsorship here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashland/center-street-pitch-competition/100001987003006481 - **Event Categories**: contests, business, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Ashland Theatre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ashland - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Ashland Theatre - **lat**: 37.7585332 - **long**: -77.4793279 - **full address**: Ashland Theatre, 205 England Street, Ashland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Center Street Pitch Competition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4334085db0a452d0f02c7ece6ccc01f5cf8cac0e6e4e0530a06b11183e188bf0-rimg-w1024-h512-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1775745328 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Center Street Pitch Competition being held? - **A:** Center Street Pitch Competition takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Ashland Theatre, 205 England Street, Ashland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Center Street Pitch Competition? - **A:** Center Street Pitch Competition is organized by Braden Croy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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