Welcome to the 2025 NEK Pitch Competition, Rumble in The Kingdom!
The Rumble is free and open to the public. Join us to support the region's most promising entrepreneurs. You'll hear pitches from 12 businesses, and have opportunities to share the excitement of entrepreneurship in the Northeast Kingdom. Plus everyone who is there can cast your vote for the Audience Choice award!
- Best Pitch – $5,000 Awarded to the most compelling, clear, and persuasive pitch of the night.
- Community Impact – $5,000 Goes to the business with the greatest potential to make a positive difference in the region.
- Potential to Scale – $5,000 Recognizes a venture with strong potential for growth, replication, or expansion.
- Audience Choice – $2,500 This prize goes to the crowd favorite.
Hear from Past Rumble Winners! How their businesses are growing and thriving.
Get inspired by entrepreneurs who took the stage, won big, and are now building bold, resilient businesses in our region.
Light appetizers provided and there will be a cash bar available.
Doors open at 5:30pm and the Rumble kicks off at 6pm. 12 businesses and ideas will each do a 5 minute pitch, showcasing their business and its potential for growth in Vermont and beyond.
Interested int pitching, or know someone who might be? Apply Here
