The Walter C. Potts Entrepreneur Center, in collaboration with the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College and the Lima Area Chamber Foundation, hosted the 2025 PITCHFEST on May 13 at the Borra Center in downtown Lima.
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LIMA, OH (WLIO) - If you're ready to unveil your vision, the Lima Chamber "Pitchfest" is your chance.
Area entrepreneurs compete at Pitchfest to obtain funding as they start or grow their local businesses. The competition is hosted by the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College, the Walter C. Potts Entrepreneur Center, and the Lima Area Chamber Foundation where up to $10,500 of funds will be awarded to the winning candidates. Entrepreneurs present their product or service to a panel of judges, and they are evaluated on how well their business plan will produce financial success in today's economy and job market. Organizers of Pitchfest hold this event to promote an avenue where small businesses can help thrive the local economy.
The competition Is sponsored by the Greater Lima Region as a chance for start up and emerging businesses to get grant money that could get them over the “hump” that may be holding them back. The Lima Allen County Chamber Foundation, the Walther C. Potts Center and Rhodes State Small Business Development Center are all on board to help springboard local entrepreneurs into success.