2019 Export Pitch

Chicago Regional Growth Corporation (CRGC) is the regional economic development organization that drives collaboration among public and private partners in order to generate inclusive growth and prosperity across northeastern Illinois.CRGC is comprised of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties and the City of Chicago. The region is one of the world’s top ten most competitive economies, at the center of global trade routes with major assets in transportation infrastructure, information technology, manufacturing and more.

Chicago Regional Growth Corporation

Chicago Regional Growth Corporation and Choose DuPage are pleased to announce the 2019 Export Pitch!
10 finalists, representing small and medium-sized companies throughout the region, will pitch to a panel of judges on their plans for going global and win one of three grand prizes. 
First Prize: $5,000 cash from Chicago Regional Growth Corporation and $5,000 in UPS International Export shipping credits​​ Second Prize: $2,500 cash from Chicago Regional Growth Corporation  and $2,500 in UPS International Export shipping credits​​ Third Prize: $1,000 cash from Chicago Regional Growth Corporation and $1,000 in UPS International Export shipping credits
Event Timeline
2:00-3:00 pm: Finalist display tables open 3:00-5:00 pm: Pitch competition  5:00-6:30 pm: Reception and networking *Judges' decision announced at 5:30 pm*
This Eventbrite is only for guest registration. Guests will hear from our finalists and enjoy food, drinks, and networking.
 
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Are you interested in participating in the 2019 Export Pitch and giving a short pitch to a panel of judges? Please fill out the <A HREF="https://wbc.formstack.com/forms/mce_pitch_competition_2019_dupage" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Participant Application*</A> to be considered. 
*Please note that this application does not guarantee a spot in the 2019 Export Pitch. 
 
 
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Watch videos from the <A HREF="http://www.metrochicagoexports.com/pitch_competitions-2-2/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2016</A> and <A HREF="http://www.metrochicagoexports.com/pitch_competitions-2-3/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2017</A> Pitch Competitions!

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