Another great idea out of Freehold borough this week is their Borough Pitch event slated for Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Similar to “Shark Tank,” the three hours focuses on the pitch as a way to help launch and grow local businesses.
Presented by the NJ small Business Commission of Brookdale Community College, the program is an opportunity for Freehold borough entrepreneurs to get valuable advice and mentoring and share some interaction with other business-people. The most promising companies will be invited to pitch before a panel of investors and lenders to compete for cash and services essential to small business owners.
No experience is necessary, but registration is required to participate, It’s part of the borough’s Innovative Accelerator Program where local entrepreneurs and startup businesses are invited to pitch their business ideas to an audience and panel of judges.
The top ten finalists from the Pitch Event will be accepted into the accelerator cohort. Participants will be involved in a 15-week program requiring each to complete the Entrepreneurship Certification Program and Digital Blueprint Certificate programs in addition to participating in bimonthly mentorship forums and specialty events.
Persons interested in starting up or improving their business should submit a brief summary of their business idea. All are invited to attend the event to look at the hottest new ideas on the Jersey shore and root for your favorite presenter!
The event will be held at the Court Street School Education Community Center, 140 Court St.
Further information is available by calling Dr. Jackeline Mejias-Fuertes at 732-842-8685 or e-mailing mosbdc@brookdalecc.edu at Brookdale,
