Investment
What is SPARK?
SPARK is an event that fosters local entrepreneurial spirit through connecting, supporting, and enhancing their business goals. During this event, participants will ‘pitch’ their business to a panel of professionals, who will then choose the individuals that have earned the prize of up to $3,000.
Local and state resources will attend these pitch sessions and could lead to potential relationships and opportunities for your business.
Important Dates
SPARK WORKSHOP
October 15
York University Library
Meet with professionals to work on your business plan, pitch, or anything else that will prepare you.
SPARK PITCH DAY
October 25
York University Cornerstone Room
3:00PM
THE PROCESS
1) APPLY TO BE A CONTESTANT AND PREPARE YOUR PITCH
Submit the below application for the opportunity to pitch your business! This free event also includes the chance for you to attend our workshop aimed at perfecting your pitch, working on business plans, and connecting to resources. A FORM MUST BE COMPLETED TO PARTICIPATE.
2) SPARK PITCH DAY
Pitch your business to area partners for the chance to win up to $3,000!
3) MAKE RELATIONSHIPS WITH POTENTIAL PARTNERS
During the pitch event, we will invite lenders, resources providers, and potential partners that you can utilize moving forward with your business journey.
Sponsors:
Kopsa Otte + Associates LLC
York Dental Associates
Collins Aerospace
Wendy's
Advance Services Inc
Midwest Bank
Ayars & Ayars
Southeast Community College
H&R Block
Chances R Restaurant & Catering
York General
Henderson State Bank
Overland Ready Mix
Central Valley Ag (CVA)
Union Bank & Trust
Cornerstone Bank
York State Bank