Announcing the 2009 Escalator Pitch Competition

Announcing the 2009 Escalator Pitch Competition

LaunchMemphis is pleased to announce a new competition aimed at developing and perfecting your “escalator pitch” — a modern twist on the elevator pitch idea. Whether you already have a business or just have an idea for one, articulating your idea is key to gaining customers. Not only will this competition help strengthen your pitch and improve sales, but you’ll also have the chance to win a prize package valued at over $10K!To enter the competition, simply create a 30-60 second video of your escalator pitch. Post it onto You Tube. Then register for the event by clicking on the following link, where you’ll be asked to provide the URL where you posted your video. The cost for entry is $20.

Click here to register today! http://escalatorpitch.eventbrite.com/

The competition is open to all businesses with fewer than 25 employees. There will be seven finalists selected from the YOU TUBE videos submitted. Also, three at-large finanlists will be chosen from those who walk in the day of the competition. Each finalist will ride up an escalator with a judge to deliver a brief and relevant pitch about their company. The winner will be chosen by the judges.

The $10K prize package includes consulting packages from area sales and marketing specialists, as outlined below, as well as $1000 cash!

Marketing & Research Counsel – marketing research package (10 hours of consultation)
Second to Nunn Design – logo/identity/print design package (10 hours of design work)
Valeo Design & Marketing – web design and internet marketing package (10 hours of web design and/or internet marketing consultation)
Obsidian Public Relations – public relations package (10 hours of PR consultation)
RedRover Sales & Marketing – marketing and sales coaching package (10 hours of marketing consultation and/or sales training/coaching)
Merrick Photography – photography package
Main Events – event planning package (10 hours of event consultation)

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Nervous about competing? Here’s the entrepreneurial philosophy; whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you are absolutely right! So, take a risk and don’t miss this opportunity because you have too much to lose!

Questions? Contact Lynda Hobbs at 901-266-2662.
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