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Who has the best Elevator Speech in Chicago?

Free booth at 2010 Small Business Expo and – $500 cash to winner

The Chicago City Treasurer’s Office has announced the kick off for the 2010 Elevator Pitch Contest. Two keys to success in business are a great business plan – and a great elevator speech.

What is an elevator speech? A clear and concise summary of: 30 seconds or less – of your business and why your service or product is important.

ENTER the Elevator Pitch Contest now and win $500 cash from Crowdspring and a free exhibitor booth ($350 minimum value) at the City Treasurer’s Small Business Expo on July 16^th, 2010. http://www.crowdspring.com/project/2282789_city-of-chicago-elevator-pitch/details/

The Treasurer’s Office will partner with Chicago technology leader crowdSPRING this year and entries will be taken online. 1. Click the City Logo asking for business plans at www.crowdspring.com 2. Create a Username and Password – hit the “Participate Now link” 3. Submit

See the winning 2009 submission– “Chicago Chocolate Tours” at http://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/elevatorspeechvideo1.htm

Take an elevator ride with City Treasurer Stephanie Neely and see a 45 second explanation of the contest.

http://chicagocitytreasurer.com/events/elevatorspeechvideo2.htm

Treasurer Neely adds, “Our mission is to help Chicago small business and we are proud to add the element of an elevator pitch contest to our existing business plan competition to stress the fundamentals of business success.”

About the City Treasurer’s Small Business Programs – 2-2-1

2-2-1: Two Contests – Two Free Workshop Events – 1 Great Expo

Elevator Speech Contest – ongoing
The Business Plan Competition —ongoing – $10,000 in prizes
Free Business Mentor Workshops —with Chicago business leaders
Free Business Plan Workshops (Every Wednesday in March)
Small Business Expo 2010, Friday, July 16 at the UIC Forum.

Full details posted on www.chicagocitytreasurer.com

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Stephanie Neely Treasurer Contact: Public Affairs

July 02, 2008 (312) 744-8122

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We hope 2010 is off to a great start for you. We are already planning our 2010 Small Business Expo – and proud to announce the Business Plan Competition is underway! $10,000 in Cash Prizes

The 10 finalists will be named in April and the top three winners of the Business Plan contest will be announced a the City Treasurer’s Small Business Expo. The Business Plan Competition gives entrepreneurs and start-ups the opportunity to submit a 2 page written executive summary and win money and prizes that consist of resources and mentoring sessions critical to a new business. Competitors will have until Monday, April 5th to enter. Full details
http://www.chicagocitytreasurer.com/AnnouncementRetrieve.aspx?ID=39018

Act now by signing up for one of our series of FREE- Business Plan Writing Workshops announced in support of Business Plan Competition.

Also, FREE- One-Hour Mentor seminars have been announced allowing small business owners to brainstorm with Chicago Business Leaders. A free forum to advise and consult Chicago Small Business Owners. Registrations are now being accepted on our site (these fill up fast).

Soon to be officially announced- “Elevator Pitch Contest” Can you explain and sell your business in 30 seconds? A concise-convincing “Elevator Pitch” is key to networking and success.

Please save the date – Small Business Expo – Friday, July 16th at the UIC Forum.

Quick reminder: Chicago Money Smart Week – April 16-23rd (Over 500 free money management classes expected)

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Who has the best Elevator Speech in Chicago? Free booth at 2010 Small Business Expo and – $500 cash to winner

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Who has the best Elevator Speech in Chicago?

Chicago Small Business Expo Updates: $10K Biz Plan Competition, FREE One-Hour Mentor Seminars

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