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Green Chamber to Host Great Green Business Search on May 10th
Fast Pitch Business Competition to Discover Arizona's Most Promising Sustainable Business Ideas
Phoenix, Ariz. (April 25, 2012) - The Green Chamber of Greater Phoenix will host the inaugural Great Green Business Search Thursday, May 10th at ASU's SkySong Scottsdale Innovation Center. The objective of this fast pitch business competition is to uncover the most promising innovations for advancing a sustainable economy in Arizona. Entrants compete for cash prizes totaling $8,500 and the title of Arizona's Great Green Business of 2012.
The competition aims to help accelerate the launch of local green start-ups by providing valuable pitch training, access to financing sources, professional mentorship and networking opportunities that are critical for our region to become a clean tech hub and provide another leg to our regional economic stool.
"The Great Green Business Search is central to The Green Chamber's mission of advancing a sustainable economy," said Green Chamber Chairman of the Board Michael Grossman. "By discovering, promoting and funding low carbon companies that are trying to sprout in the desert, the Chamber is helping to overcome some of the often-repeated barriers to entry that exist locally for the clean tech industry. Not only are we excited to be facilitating the connections between entrepreneurs and capital, professional talent and the local media, but as boosters of our local economy, we're just as enthusiastic to see the innovative ideas being developed in our own backyard."
Competition Format
Each entrant will be given five minutes on stage in front of a judging panel of experts to explain their unique product or service, the problem they intend to solve and the market they intend to serve. Slide and video presentations are permitted as adjuncts to the presentation. Contestants will also be allowed to showcase their services and ideas at assigned tables outside the presentation area.
Cash Prizes
There are three prizes to be awarded as follows: First Prize - $5,000; Second Prize - $2,500 and the Peoples' Choice Award winner - $1,000.
Judges' Panel
The five person judging panel includes experts in software, finance, law, corporate management, marketing and sustainability. Confirmed judges:
• James Goulka, Managing Director of the Arizona Technology Investor Forum
• Todd Belfer, Managing Partner at Canal Partners
• Brian N. Burns, Managing Member and co-founder of Grayhawk Capital
• Rick Gibson, Managing Director of HOTventures
• Jamie Glass, Executive Vice President & CMO at EmpowHER Media
Panel Discussions
Three panel discussions will occur between contestant presentations. "Growing in the Greenhouse" panelists will discuss incubators. "Raising Green in the Desert" panelists will discuss raising capital and the impact of the recently passed Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, which changed Securities and Exchange Commission rules to allow startups to use internet advertising, including social media, to solicit a large number of small investors. The "Legally Green" panel will feature panelists with legal backgrounds to discuss intellectual property issues, contracts, and trade secrets to name a few.
Event & Registration Details
The event will be held Thursday, May 10th, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ASU SkySong Scottsdale Innovation Center in the Convergence Theater.
The event is open to the public. Registration is $49 per person for Green Chamber members and $69 for non-members though April 30th. Tickets will be $59 for members and $79 for non-members registering May 1st - 10th. Event attendees will have access to the Innovation Exhibition Hall to view exhibits created by entrants and have the opportunity to cast a vote for the People's Choice Award. To register visit the Green Chamber website.
Event Sponsors
The Great Green Business Search is a signature event of The Green Chamber Greater Phoenix. The Phoenix Business Journal is the event title media sponsor and is joined by Greener Capital, Bryan Cave, Harvest Print and Green Living AZ Magazine as Panel Sponsor and Green Economy Sponsors respectively.
About Green Chamber Greater Phoenix
The Green Chamber Greater Phoenix is a non-profit, volunteer organization focused on advancing a sustainable economy. Its mission is to discover, network, and promote green businesses in Arizona by serving as a central portal of information, resources and connectivity. The Green Chamber offers monthly networking and educational events in addition to sponsorship of the Great Green Business Search.
For more information about the Green Chamber of Greater Phoenix membership and events, visit http://www.thegreenchamber.org and connect on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Amanda Nash
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(602) 214-9019
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