05/18/2026
The Black Chamber of Commerce of Arkansas, BCDCCA a strategic partner of the Small Business Administration is proud to announce the Patriot Pitch Competition a $1 MILLON Cash prize pool
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary, SBA is launching Patriot Pitch Competition a $1 MILLON cash prize pool funded by Clover.
https://preview.sba.gov/freedom-250/
Patriot Pitch Competition
Is your high-potential small business innovating and working to shape the future in your industry? If so, we want to hear from you!
SBA is hosting a nationwide pitch competition that will bring together entrepreneurs from across the country who are building and scaling businesses within their communities.
Selected businesses will be invited to participate in a live pitch competition in Washington, DC, which will culminate in a $1 million prize pool to celebrate the innovation and ambition that has driven American ingenuity for the past 250 years.
Submission guidelines
While not required to do so, you may use the suggested topics and example pitch to tell us all about your business and what you’re doing to drive innovation.
Upload your pitch using the submission link for your local District Office, below, by June 10 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Submissions must be in PDF format and are limited to 1 file upload.
By submitting a pitch you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the competition.
Submit your pitch
https://preview.sba.gov/freedom-250/
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary For 250 years, small businesses have powered innovation, created opportunity, and strengthened local communities. Main Street Builds America – and through Freedom 250, SBA is honoring that legacy while investing in the next generation of builders, makers, ...