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🌱 Cultivating the Future Plant, Pitch & Prosper! Pitch Competition 2026

A Shark Tank-Style Pitch Competition for the Yuma & La Paz Areas

Sponsored By: Avenir Financial

Presented By: America’s SBDC Arizona | Arizona Western College

About The Competition

Got a game-changing business idea or an existing business ready to scale? Don't miss the 4th edition of our Plant, Pitch & Prosper Pitch Competition!

Whether you're launching a startup or taking your venture to the next level, this is your platform to gain exposure, refine your strategy, and compete for high-impact opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to all industries

• Must be for-profit and meet SBA criteria

• This program is open to all community members.

Pre-Competition Workshop Series

Sharpen your edge before hitting the stage! Registrants gain access to four expert-led workshops designed to prepare your materials:

• 📊 Business Plan Development

• 📈 Financial Projections

• 🎤 Pitch Presentation Training

Workshop Schedule (All sessions 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

• Session 1: Thursday, September 3, 2026

• Session 2: Thursday, September 10, 2026

• Session 3: Thursday, September 17, 2026

• Session 4: Thursday, September 24, 2026

🏆 THE GRAND FINALE — SAVE THE DATE

Final Pitch Competition: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Event Location

📍 Small Business Development Center

1351 S. Redondo Center, Room #164

Yuma, AZ 85365

Registration & Contact

⚠️ LIMITED CAPACITY ALERT: Seats and participant spots for this competition are strictly limited! If you are interested, please sign up as soon as possible to guarantee your spot.

🚨 Registration Deadline: Please register by Wednesday, September 2, 2026 before the first workshop session begins!

💰 Registration Fee: $125

• To Pay & Register: Call the Arizona Western College Main Campus directly at (928) 317-7666

• Questions & Event Support:

  • 📞 Phone: (928) 317-6151

  • ✉️ Email: teamsbdc@azwestern.edu

Admissions and Additional Details

$125

Location Details

Small Business Development Center - Arizona Western College RTC Center

Room #164

1351 South Redondo Center Drive, Ste 101 Yuma, AZ 85365

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