Small Business Pitch Night – For Jacksonville Entrepreneurs

Pitch Your Business. Win $2,000. Make Your Mark.

BBIF is proud to host a Small Business Pitch Competition in partnership with Bank OZK to support Duval County entrepreneurs in growing their businesses.

This is more than just a pitch—it’s a chance to build visibility, grow your network, and compete for real funding. Four local business owners will be selected to receive a $2,000 grant to help fuel their business goals.

Event Details

📍 Beaver Street Enterprise Center, Jacksonville, FL

• Doors open + networking & light refreshments
• Workshop: Bank OZK’s Doors of Opportunity
• Live Pitch Competition: 8 finalists present to a panel of judges
• Winners announced live

How to Apply to Pitch

To apply for the competition, complete the application here:
bit.ly/smallbizpitch2025
Deadline: June 6th, 2025

✅ Pitch Competition Eligibility

To apply, businesses must:

• Be located in Duval County
• Be a registered for-profit business
• Have at least 2 years in business
• Earn less than $250K annually
• Be registered with Sunbiz

This RSVP includes entry to:

• The Live Pitch Competition
• The Bank OZK Workshop

Doors of Opportunity: Strengthening Your Business Foundations
✔️ Building your Banking Relationship
✔️ Financing your Emergencies and Dreams
✔️ Keeping your Personal & Business Transactions Separate

Note: This RSVP does not count as a pitch application. If you want to pitch for a chance to win $2,000, you must apply separately using the link below.

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