The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) is excited to announce that we will be accepting applications for the 2024 Dream Pitch Program starting January 26, 2024.
The Dream Pitch Program is an 8-week cohort-based training program for microbusinesses in Ward 7 and 8, culminating in the Dream Pitch Competition. The Dream Pitch Competition is an opportunity for participants to pitch their business to a panel of judges, showcasing the knowledge gained through the program resulting in a pitch award between $2000 to $7500. Microbusinesses accepted into this competitive program will receive business development training in 4 areas:
- Business Pitch
- Financial Projections/Accounting
- Marketing & Branding
- Mentorship
Application Period: January 26, 2024, through March 1, 2024. To determine eligibility and before applying for the program, please review the Official Application Instructions. (Application link inside official rules)
Final deadline: The final deadline is March 1, 2024, at 2 pm. No applications will be accepted after this deadline. No exceptions.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW Dream Pitch 2024 APPLICATION OFFICIAL RULES
Send all questions in writing to [email protected]. No phone calls will be accepted.