HarborOne Bank announced today it will host the fourth annual small business “Pitch Contest,” Southeastern Massachusetts’ own version of “Shark Tank,” next month. In coordination with Small Business Week the on-line Application opens May 1, 2019 and the deadline to apply is May 31, 2019.
 
On June 12, eight entrepreneurs will audition to pitch their potential business plans to three judges, competing for a $10,000 investment to help grow and develop a business in a format modeled after the ABC reality television show “Shark Tank.”
 
Nancy Lowd, Senior Business Advisor with the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network (MSBDC) will share the 5 Myths of Owning Your Own Business.
 
“HarborOne continues to recognize the important contributions of small business owners and entrepreneurs in our community,” said James W. Blake, CEO of HarborOne Bank. “As an active supporter of growing small businesses in our community, we’re looking forward to hearing the pitches and working with some of this region’s most creative entrepreneurs as they work to grow and develop their business.”
 
The small business pitch contest is designed to provide an opportunity for area entrepreneurs to present their business plans and ideas in a constructive, fun and friendly forum. Each applicant will have five minutes to present a business plan and growth strategy. Participants will be judged on presentation, marketing and sales strategy and overall business management.
 
Judges will include:

• Deborah Goldberg, MA State Treasurer
• Jegoo Lee, Business Professor, Stonehill College
• Sheila Randolph, Owner, Fundraiser Travel

To apply or find out more information visit www.harborone.com/pitchcontest.