About this Event
Join us for the USPAACC Midwest Small Business Pitch Competition — an exciting event showcasing bold ideas, emerging businesses, and inspiring founders.
🚨 Important: Registration is NOT complete until you fill out our official form below.
👉 Secure your spot here: https://forms.office.com/r/kE1PygpHh2
This dynamic afternoon will feature talented entrepreneurs pitching their businesses to a panel of esteemed judges. Finalists will earn the opportunity to take the stage at the “What’s Your Pitch?” competition during the CelebrASIAN 2026 Conference, where they will compete for a $5,000 cash prize and national visibility.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business leader, investor, student, or simply passionate about innovation, this is a great opportunity to network, support small businesses, and witness the future of entrepreneurship.
Event Details
USPAACC Midwest Small Business Pitch Competition
📅 Wednesday, April 29 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Wells Fargo Connections at Mercantile Exchange Center – Floor 14
(10 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606)
Competition Timeline
- April 6 – Application Closes
- April 9 – Application Review Completed
- April 10 – Selected Pitchers Notified
- April 15 – Pitch Decks Due
- April 29 – Midwest Pitch Competition
- June 2 – “What’s Your Pitch?” at CelebrASIAN 2026
👉 To confirm your attendance, please complete this required form:
https://forms.office.com/r/kE1PygpHh2
⚠️ Due to limited capacity, only attendees who complete the form will be admitted.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wells Fargo Connections at Mercantile Exchange Center, 10 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, United States
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