S.H.E. Pitch is an exciting part of The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce’s S.H.E. Week event! S.H.E. Week, which runs from August 7 - 11, 2023, is a week of events celebrating the Strength, Heart and Equality of women in Frederick County.

Enrollment for S.H.E. Pitch 2023 is now closed.
S.H.E. Pitch, now in its third year, is a pitch competition for female entrepreneurs designed to give businesses both in the “idea stage” and “growth stage” cash prizes, publicity and networking opportunities. 

All who register will get access to a professional pitch creator program that will guide them through the process of creating a catchy elevator pitch, investment summary and slide presentation deck. 

Finalists will get the opportunity to compete in front of an experienced panel of judges and a live audience for cash prizes, plus publicity and resources to launch or enhance their business!
S.H.E Pitch 2023 by Jennifer Gerlock
"The SHE Pitch experience played a pivotal role in moving my business from concept to reality. The Pitch Creator course challenged me to take my initial business plan and refine it into a focused and compelling investment summary and pitch deck. As a finalist, pitching my idea to a panel of judges and live audience was an incredible opportunity - one that empowered me to connect with the Frederick community and test out my ability to communicate my vision for family-friendly coworking with a wide local audience."
​-Megan Donovan, ​Owner of SHIFT Work + Play and 2022 SHE Pitch Idea Stage Winner

ELIGIBILITY 

Idea-Stage Businesses:
  • Must be at least 51% woman-owned.
  • Owner must be a resident of Frederick County; OR lease or own a physical business location in Frederick County.

Growth-Stage Businesses: 
  • Must be at least 51% woman-owned.
  • Owner must lease or own a physical business address/location in Frederick County.
  • Must be registered and in good standing in the state of Maryland.
  • Must be at least two years old (Registered prior to March 1, 2021).
  • Must have at least 24 months sales/revenue data and annual revenue must be less than $5 million per year.
“Going through the SHE Pitch process has been a wonderfully eye opening experience for me as a business owner. It has challenged me to really think through all of the details of my business and the vision I have for the future of opening my art studio. Participating in SHE Pitch has truly elevated my planning and my actions as a small business owner!"
-Tina Harper, Owner of Dream Free Art Studio and 2022 SHE Pitch Finalist

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS MADE POSSIBLE BY:

S.H.E. Pitch is made possible through a partnership with the Maryland Women’s Business Center, Frederick County Office of Economic Development, City of Frederick Department of Economic Development, the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce and Octavo Designs.

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