

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Big Pitch! Young Entrepreneur Program Pitch Competition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: See the future of business as Young Entrepreneurs pitch for $5,000!

Are you ready to be inspired by the next generation of business leaders? Join us at Champaign Public Library as we kick off National Small Business Week with an exciting afternoon of innovation and inspiration. Watch as talented high school students from our area compete by delivering persuasive pitches of their business ideas to a panel of experienced local entrepreneurs. The first place winner will walk away with a $5,000 cash prize to help turn their business idea into reality.

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur yourself, a fan of the show "Shark Tank", or simply curious about the future of business, this event is not to be missed! 

Made possible with support from the Library Foundation.

Library events are always free!
champaign.org/events
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/the-big-pitch-young-entrepreneur-program-pitch-competition/200029846737118
- **Event Categories**: Business, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029846737118?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=champaign-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Champaign
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 W Green St, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820
- **lat**: 40.11122
- **long**: -88.24606
- **full address**: 200 W Green St, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Champaign Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/champaign-public-library/4166544)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 200 W Green St, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Champaign Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Business, Contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Big Pitch! Young Entrepreneur Program Pitch Competition ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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