2025 Business by the Bay - Applications Open NOW

Business by the Bay is a pitch competition designed to foster small business prosperity and economic growth opportunities within Bay County’s entrepreneurship community.

Applications are open NOW for Bay County entrepreneurs! Follow this link:
https://michigansbdc.org/business-by-the-bay/

Five emerging small businesses will present pitches and will vie for their share of $11,500 in cash prizes.

Each contestant has seven minutes to make their case to a panel of judges.

The community is invited to attend; there is no admission fee!

Optional $5 fan favorite ballots are available at the door!

5:00 pm - Doors open for Meet & Greet with Refreshments
6:00 pm - Competition begins in the John Glenn HS Auditorium

Presented by Huntington Bank

Additional sponsors include Bay County Growth Alliance, Wildfire Credit Union, and United Bay Community Credit Union

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