Pitch Black Registration | We Pitch Black

Applications must be submitted before February 7, 2025. All documents in pdf format must be submitted online. The competition is open to only for-profit businesses located in Nebraska, Iowa or Missouri. Finalists of the Pitch Black competition must become members of the Midlands African Chamber.

Disclaimer: Travel and Expenses

Participants in the Pitch Black competition are responsible for all costs associated with travel to and from any in-person events related to the competition. This includes, but is not limited to, transportation, lodging, and meals. The Pitch Black competition will not be responsible for covering or reimbursing any travel or related expenses. Participants are advised to plan and budget accordingly for all travel-related costs.

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Please provide the following Information about your business

Please select what best describe your business.*

Startup Business (in operation less than six (6) months)

Existing Business (in operation more than six (6) months)

Business Name*

Form of Ownership*

Corporation

Partnership

Sole Proprietor

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Business Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Date the business was established

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Website Address

Facebook Business Page

LinkedIn Business Page

Instagram Business Page

Company representative

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone Number*

Alternate Phone Number

Email*

Name of Presenter*

More about your business

Certificate of good standing from the Secretary of State’s Office*

Applicants shall attach a certificate of good standing from the Secretary of State’s Office to the application for any entity other than a sole proprietor.

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Nature of business – include a brief description of the product/service and the nature of your market and what differentiates it from your competitors. Submit product brochures, links to social media sites, and any other company literature*

Customer segment served*

Upload a 60 to 90 seconds Elevator Pitch Video*

Please make sure your video is 100% uploaded before proceeding. If you are experiencing problems uploading your video, please it email to baye.niang@gmail.com with your name full and business name.

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Headshot of the company’s CEO*

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Please attach bio(s)*

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Brief background of Principal Officer(s)

Does the business own all rights (including intellectual property) to the material submitted and presented for this competition?*

Yes

If no, please explain:

Current status or stage of development of business: (e.g. working on prototype, produce in advanced development, etc.)*

Current sales revenue (dollar volume per month)*

What is your gross annual revenue? (dollar volume per year)*

Number of employees (include principals)

Part Time

Full Time

Projected Number of employees in 12 months

Part Time

Full Time

Projected number of employees in 24 months

Part Time

Full Time

Is this your primary business?*

Yes

Is this your original concept?*

Yes

Please specify your ethnicity.*

Caucasian

African-American

Latino or Hispanic

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Two or More

Other/Unknown

What is your age?*

18-30 years old

30-45

45 or Above

Gender Identity*

Female

Male

Nonbinary

Prefer not to say

Is the business owned by a veteran?*

Yes

Is at least 51% of the business owned and controlled by a woman?*

Yes

Is your company a small business?*

Yes

Do you have any investors or partners?

Yes

Is your business currently licensed or registered in the State of Nebraska?*

Yes

Is at least 51% of the business is owned, and controlled by an ethnic minority and please specify which one.*

Type of financing used to operate a business to date*

Venture Capital Firms

Private Investors

Personal Resources

Other

Indicate nature if other

Status of Business Plan*

Completed (please attach a copy)

In preparation and available by

Not yet started

Attach copy of business plan*

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Indicate date available by*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Consent 1*

I understand the Pitch Black Competition is designed to support the Midlands African Chamber emerging businesses to succeed and thrive. Participating in the Pitch Black Competition necessitates reporting to the Midlands African Chamber on business changes. Once selected as a Pitch Black finalist, I must become a member of the Midlands African Chamber.

Consent 2*

By registering and participating in this competition, I consent to the recording of my likeness, image and/or voice and authorize the Midlands African Chamber to use photographs, videos, and audio recordings containing my likeness, image, and/or voice in any medium for any purpose.

Consent 3*

I agree to the terms and conditions of the Pitch Black Competition.

Applicant’s Name*

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Applicant’s Title*

Date*

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Signature*

Phone

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