Pitch Competition Form

Women-Owned Small Business Pitch Competition

The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with LiftFund, will host a pitch competition for women-owned small business owners in Texas. Women-owned small business owners are invited to complete the application below explaining your business and expected growth of your business. Please read the eligibility criteria and application process before filling out the application below. All fields are required unless otherwise indicated. If you have any questions, please send a message to The Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce or call 713-782-3777.

Pitch Competion 2024

Applicant Contact Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Company(Required)

Your Title / Role(Required)

Business Address(Required)

Street Address City ZIP Code

County(Required)

---BrazoriaChambersFort BendGalvestonHarrisLibertyMontgomeryWaller

Phone(Required)

Alternate Phone (Optional)

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Gender(Required)

Race(Required)

Website (Optional)

Business Information

What is your 9-digit Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)?(Required)

What year was your business founded?(Required)

Is your business registered in the State of Texas?(Required)

Yes

No

Are you a minority owned business?(Required)

Yes

No

Are you a veteran owned business?(Required)

Yes

No

Does your business have 10 employees or fewer?(Required)

Yes

No

How have you funded your business to date?(Required)

Self

Family & friends money

Bank/CDFI/SBA Loans

Angel/VC equity

Other

Check all relevant funding sources.

What was your gross income for 2023?(Required)

What is your projected income for 2024?(Required)

What industry category best describes your business (i.e. manufacturing, retail, entertainment etc)?(Required)

Choose an industry categoryAccommodation and Food ServicesAdministrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation ServicesAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and HuntingArts, Entertainment, and RecreationConstructionEducational ServicesFinance and InsuranceHealth Care and Social AssistanceInformationManagement of companies and enterprisesManufacturingMining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas ExtractionOther Services (Except Public Administration)Professional, scientific, and technical servicesPublic AdministrationReal Estate and Rental and LeasingRetail tradeTransportation and WarehousingUtilitiesWholesale tradeOther

Describe your business. What are the products and/or services you offer? What differentiates you from your competitors? (Maximum 800 characters)(Required)

Business Statement

If selected as a recipient, are you comfortable with participating in PR and marketing, photography, videography and/or media interviews?(Required)

Yes

No

Please take this time to answer the following questions in detail as this will help the judges understand and connect with you and your business.

What do you hope to accomplish through your business efforts? (Maximum 1200 characters)(Required)

What is your business plan and growth plan for the next year? (Maximum 1200 characters)(Required)

What is your business and growth plan for the next 3-5 years? (Maximum 1200 characters)(Required)

What are your capital raising plans for your company? (Maximum 1200 characters)(Required)

How does your business connect with or support your community? Dollars donated, materials or in-kind donations, etc? (Maximum 1200 characters)(Required)

If awarded, how do you plan to use the grant money? (Maximum 1200 characters)(Required)