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S.H.E. Pitch is a new and exciting part of The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce’s S.H.E. Week event! S.H.E. Week, which runs from August 22-26th, is a week of events celebrating the Strength, Heart and Equality of women in Frederick County.

Enrollment for S.H.E. Pitch 2022 is now closed.

S.H.E. Pitch , now in its second year, is a pitch competition for female CEOs - or "S.H.E.-EOs" - 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 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 for cash prizes, plus publicity and resources to launch or enhance their business!
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ELIGIBILITY 

Idea-Stage Businesses:
  • Must be 51% woman-owned.
  • Owner must be a resident of Frederick County.

Growth-Stage Businesses:                        
  • Must be registered and in good standing in the state of Maryland.
  • Must be 51% woman-owned.
  • Owner must have a business located in Frederick County.
  • Must have an established revenue under $5 million per year and been in business at least two years. 
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2022 MILESTONES & TIMELINES

April 1: Registration opens for S.H.E. Pitch
May 2: Registration closes for S.H.E. Pitch
June 6: Investment Summary due 

June 10: Semi-finalists are announced
July 11: Slide Deck and Investment Summary due from semi-finalists
July 18: Finalists are announced
TBD: Finalists virtually attend the Pitch Masters practice event hosted by Shulman Rogers
August 15-19: Technology rehearsal appointment (Held in person.)
August 24: Live pitch competition and winners announced! (Held in person.)


 WHAT ARE MY FIRST STEPS?
​HOW DO I PROGRESS?

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Step One: Register online with the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce at this link. Registration for SHE Pitch is free. You will immediately be provided with downloadable instruction packet on your next action items, key deliverables, a detailed timeline and helpful contacts.

​Step Two: Sign up for the Pitch Creator program using the information provided from your instruction packet. Begin your course. A recommended timeline is provided in your packet.

Step Three: Follow the submission deadlines for your Investment Summary and/or Slide Deck by the required deadlines. No need to have any documentation created prior to registering for S.H.E. Pitch. The Pitch Creator course guides you in the creation of these documents by the required due dates. Submissions for judging are a result of your progress through the Pitch Creator program.
2021 Final Pitch Competition Video
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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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