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.