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.