The Big Pitch, presented by PNC, returns November 18, 2017. This year, we’ll be awarding more than $40,000 in cash and services to three aspiring entrepreneurs. Applications will open soon. In the meantime, start working on and polishing up those business ideas! Join us at the next BIZ 1.0 workshop or Create Birmingham‘s CO.STARTERS class to learn how to turn your idea into a successful business.
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