School of BaM

Business Pitch Competition

Title: Norco College and NACCE Host Business Pitch Competition and Pre-Competition Workshops

Location: IT-117 12:00pm-4:00pm

Description and Format:

• Round One: Students will submit a pre-recorded video pitch presenting their business plan. Submission guidelines are as follow:
  • Video Length: 5-7 minutes
  • Format: MP4 or shareable link to a YouTube video Content Requirement Problem and Solution Target Market Business Model Financial Overview Team & Operations Impact or Innovation
• Round Two: Each of the 10 finalists from Round One will deliver a live pitch (7 minutes) followed by a Q&A session with the panel of judges Presentations must be accompanied by a pitch deck (slides) Judges will score live presentations using the same rubric from Round One Emphasis in Round two will be on the entrepreneur’s delivery, presence, and ability to respond to questions Pre-Competition Workshops, Tuesdays May 13 and May 20th. Attend at least 1 to qualify for the competition. Before the competition, we'll host two workshops designed to prepare participants for success.

Pitch Planning Workshops

Location on campus: HUM-111

Time: 5:30-9:00pm

Developing a Business Plan

Workshop Date: May 13, 2025

Focus: This workshop will teach students how to create a detailed business plan, covering market analysis, business modeling, operational planning, and financial forecasting.

Crafting a Winning Pitch Deck

Workshop Date: May 20, 2025

Focus: Participants will learn how to design and present a compelling pitch deck, focusing on storytelling, visual communication, and effective presentation techniques.

 

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Org Chart

• School of Business & Management Org Chart

Strategic Plan

Strategic Goal 1: Continuous Improvement of Program/Curricular Offerings 

• Objective #1: Deliver current curriculum with 100% of syllabi reviewed and updated in five-year cycles. 
• Objective #2: Modify program offerings as required to address existing market demands in the Inland Empire. 
• Objective #3: Periodic evaluation of new courses, topics courses, or other activities (e.g., certifications) in support of current or new programs and business trends. 
• Objective #4: Achieve and maintain levels consistent with ACBSP Accreditation. 
  
  

Strategic Goal 2: Program Offering, Growth, and Expansion  

• Objective #1: Expand and build on existing programs to support increased enrollments, completions, and skill gains. 
• Objective #2: Development of new courses, topics courses, or other activities (e.g., certifications) in support of current or new programs and business trends. 
  
  

Strategic Goal 3: Create Effective Stakeholder Partnerships

• Objective #1: Consistent and regular interactions with local business advisory committee. 
• Objective #2: Increase students’ opportunities for hands-on and real-world experiences during their studies in high impact practices, such as internships, and service learning. 
• Objective #3: Sponsor and support industry centric clubs to increase student peer and industry contacts. 
• Objective #4: Establish and maintain regular contact with local Chambers of Commerce and/or other Business/Industry NGO. 
  
  

Strategic Goal 4: Faculty Development, Engagement, and Retention

• Objective #1: Continuous Course SLO assessment, Review, and Improvement. 
• Objective #2: Ongoing Faculty review through the Improvement of Instruction Process. 
• Objective #3: Assess and enhance faculty mentoring program to improve acclimation of new faculty. 
• Objective #4: Establish relevant, timely, and consistent professional & equity development activities at the College level. 

 

Alignment with Institutional Strategic Plan & Goals