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SBCN Startup Showdown Powered By Wells Fargo Information Session (Online)

Mar
20
2026
Fri, Mar 20 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Online
Facilitated by SBCN State Office
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Join us for a 30-minute information session to learn about the SBCN Startup Showdown Powered by Wells Fargo, North Carolina’s statewide business-plan pitch competition for aspiring entrepreneurs. This session will provide an overview of the program, including eligibility requirements, the application process, and what participants can expect throughout the competition.

Attendees will learn how entrepreneurs can leverage the Small Business Center Network’s counseling and training resources to strengthen their business concept, prepare a competitive application, and develop a compelling pitch. The session will also outline key deadlines, required materials—such as the business concept video—and the regional selection process that leads to the statewide pitch event.

Whether you are considering applying or simply want to learn more about this exciting opportunity for North Carolina entrepreneurs, this session will help you understand how the Startup Showdown can support the launch and growth of innovative new businesses.

Speaker(s): April Priester, SBCN Startup Showdown Powered by Wells Fargo

Co-Sponsor(s): Wells Fargo Foundation, NC Community Colleges System Office, NC Community Colleges Foundation, Small Business Center Network

This webinar will be presented via Zoom platform. If you've never used Zoom it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues.


Fee: No Cost

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