WSWBC Small Business Pitch, Showcase & Networking Event
Schedule
Thu Jun 04 2026 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Enterprise Conference and Event Center | Winston-Salem, NC
About this Event
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Join us at the Enterprise Conference and Event Center on June 4 at 5:30 PM for an evening of live business pitches, small business showcases, and networking.
Whether you are pitching, showcasing your business, or attending to connect, this event brings entrepreneurs together and highlights local businesses.
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How to Participate (Pitchers):
Register for the Pitch Ticket that aligns with your business stage: ideation or in business (registered with the NC SOS, generating revenue, or with an existing customer base). We will verify and reassign as needed.
To be considered for the June 4 event, submit your pitch deck to [email protected] by noon on May 28. Four finalists will be selected in each category based on quality and completeness. Finalists will be announced by Monday, June 1 at 5 PM. Resources to help you prepare your pitch will be shared in your order confirmation email.
An optional Pitch Scrub will take place on May 28 (5–8 PM). Space is limited and not guaranteed. To participate, sign up using the document provided in the resource folder included in your confirmation email.
Prizes (per category):
- 1st: $500
- 2nd: $300
- 3rd: $200
All fees are nonrefundable.
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How to Participate (Showcasers):
Your registration includes one 6 ft table to display your products or services. You may bring your own table, but it must not exceed 6 ft.
Due to space limitations, all materials must fit on top of your table. Freestanding items (e.g., signs or equipment) are not permitted.
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Ticket Options:
Pitch Registration – $25
- Required to be considered for the pitch competition
- Includes access to optional Pitch Scrub
- Select only one pitch category: Ideation or In Business
- Closes May 28 at 8:00 AM
Showcase Business – $25
- Includes 6ft table to display products/services
- Opportunity to engage with attendees during networking
- Closes June 2 at 8:00 PM
Observer Registration – Free
- Access to pitches and networking
- Closes June 4 at 5:00 PM
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Arrival and check-in (participants, judges, and showcase businesses set up)
🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:40 PM
Welcome and event overview
🕑: 05:40 PM - 06:30 PM
Startup category pitches (7-minute pitch + 5-minute Q&A per business)
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PM
Break
🕑: 06:40 PM - 07:30 PM
Established business pitches (7-minute pitch + 5-minute Q&A per business)
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Open networking and showcase engagement
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:15 PM
Awards and Closing Remarks
Where is it happening?
The Enterprise Conference and Event Center, 1922 South Martin Luther King Junior Drive, Winston-Salem, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 28.52




