# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pitch Into the New Year: A Community Pitch Night - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrating local Black women entrepreneurs and investing in their future.About this EventJoin us for Pitch Into the New Year, an afternoon celebrating the brilliance, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of Black women founders across Eastern North Carolina.On January 3, 2026, five finalists will step onto the community stage to share 3-minute pitches about their businesses, their stories, and the seed funding that would help bring their next step to life. Each pitch will be followed by a brief Q&A with our judge panel.This is more than an event: it’s a moment to gather, listen, uplift, and invest in the ideas blooming right here at home. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a2e723e0-d847-11f0-965b-ab1dfd503d60-rimg-w1110-h740-dc311407-gmir.jpg WHAT TO EXPECTLive PitchesHear five local Black women entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas, challenges, and opportunities for growth.Crowd Favorite AwardYOU get to participate! BRING CASH! Attendees can contribute to the Crowd Favorite Pot at the door, and the audience will vote for the winner. All collected funds go directly to one entrepreneur that night.Community, Connection, and CelebrationCome experience the energy, creativity, and heart of Eastern NC’s entrepreneurial spirit.Light Food ProvidedEnjoy small bites catered by Off the Bone Catering. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a31fe720-d847-11f0-a4f1-ab89ef198835-rimg-w732-h740-dca9b8c6-gmir.jpg Photography and Videography by Krys J Visuals Photography https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a35fd650-d847-11f0-acca-272cf2c95e55-rimg-w958-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 01:30 PMDoors OpenInfo: Crowd Favorite Pot opens; mingle + find your seat?: 02:00 PMWelcome & Opening RemarksInfo: Welcome, introduce the judges, and learn how the event works?: 02:25 PMFinalist Pitches BeginInfo: Each finalist has 3 minutes to pitch + 2 minutes for Q&A from the judges?: 03:00 PMFood + Fellowship + Audience VotingInfo: Enjoy catering from Off the Bone and vote for the Crowd Favorite! ?: 03:15 PMAward AnnouncementsInfo: Grant announcement + Crowd Favorite Award?: 03:30 PMClose + Community Connection - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/spring-hope/pitch-into-the-new-year-a-community-pitch-night/100001977220967138 - **Event Categories**: business, new-year - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Spring Hope - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Old US Highway 64 - **lat**: 35.9171963 - **long**: -78.1907548 - **full address**: Old US Highway 64, Old US Highway 64, Spring Hope, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pitch Into the New Year: A Community Pitch Night - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f66c5ced842d2348ab06c20b980ff22dcd32c027e0062c38d9fc8bd810b7af4c-rimg-w1200-h675-dc924c8d-gmir.jpg?v=1765646268 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pitch Into the New Year: A Community Pitch Night being held? - **A:** Pitch Into the New Year: A Community Pitch Night takes place on Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 03 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Old US Highway 64, Old US Highway 64, Spring Hope, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pitch Into the New Year: A Community Pitch Night? - **A:** Pitch Into the New Year: A Community Pitch Night is organized by Malliron Hodge, Baddies with Business Founder. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pitch Into the New Year: A Community Pitch Night is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Spring Hope, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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