Clark County Business Pitch Competition

Thursday, July 9th, 2026 -- 1:01 PM

The 1st Ever Clark County Business Pitch Competition is taking place on August 17th.

Have a great business idea, but don’t know where to start? Join UW-Stout’s Center for Innovation & Development, UW-Extension Madison, and Clark County Economic Development Corporation for one of four hands-on sessions to turn your vision into a real business.

You’ll learn business essentials, mastering basic entrepreneurship skills. Strategic planning, get technical assistance to build a solid business plan. The pitch and marketing, learn how to market your idea and yourself and to build a strong foundation.

Launch your small business with a clear roadmap for sustainable success. Sessions are held Mondays and Wednesday from 6pm-8pm throughout July.

Dates and locations include:

• July 13th at the FairBridge Inn & Suites in Thorp,
• July 15th at the Colby City Hall,
• July 20th at the Loyal City Hall,
• And July 22nd at the Neillsville City Hall.

The competition date will be held on August 17th and, if you enter, you’ll have a chance to win $500. Learn more and register here: https://clarkcountywi.org/business-pitch-program/.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.