2026 Coos County Pitch Night

Hosted at NoBe Taphouse & Food Cart Pod
📅 January 16, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 NoBe Taphouse & Food Carts
🍕 Free pizza provided for all attendees!

Coos County Pitch Night is back for 2026 — and we’re bringing an unforgettable evening of innovation, community support, and local business storytelling to NoBe Taphouse & Food Carts. Join us to cheer on local entrepreneurs as they pitch their business ideas LIVE in front of a panel of judges and a room full of community supporters.

This is your chance to see the future of Coos County’s business landscape — and play a part in shaping it.

Pitch Night gives local entrepreneurs six minutes to share their business idea, tell their story, and highlight how they plan to grow. Judges evaluate pitches based on clarity, feasibility, impact, and presentation — and award cash prizes at the end of the night.

But this event isn’t just about competition. It’s a supportive, high-energy celebration of creativity, grit, and community-driven entrepreneurship. Whether you're a business owner, supporter, investor, or curious community member — you’ll leave inspired.

Every pitcher walks away with something — everyone wins!

🥇 1st Place: $2,000
🥈 2nd Place: $1,500
🥉 3rd Place: $1,000
🎖️ 4th Place: $500
🎖️ 5th Place: $500

Prizes are awarded by our panel of judges.

In addition to the judges’ awards, the audience plays a HUGE role.

Please bring cash. The Audience Choice pot grows with every dollar contributed. You’ll be able to invest real money in your favorite pitchers, and those contributions are added to the $500 Audience Choice Award, which you’ll vote on LIVE.

This interactive format is one of the most exciting parts of Pitch Night — your voice truly makes a difference.

Our hosts at NoBe Taphouse & Food Carts are providing free pizza for all attendees. Come early, grab a drink, get settled, and enjoy good company before the pitches begin!

Help us pack the house! Share this event with friends, local businesses, coworkers, and anyone who loves supporting our local entrepreneurial community.

We can’t wait to see you there.

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Host or Publisher Southwest Oregon Innovation Hub