The Starke County Economic Development Foundation and City of Knox presents Starke Tank 2023 – The Countywide Business Pitch Competition Sunday, August 20 at 3 p.m. CT at the Knox High School Auditorium.
Thanks to generous sponsorships the grand prize winner will receive $10,000 and a Starke County Chamber of Commerce Membership. The runner-up will get $5,000.
Each of the nine contestants will have five minutes to present their business plan to a panel of three judges and the audience. Prior to the competition, they met individually with representatives from the Indiana Small Business Development Center to discuss their goals and vision and with representatives from SCEDF to review the event logistics. The judges will score each presentation and choose the two winners.
Last year’s Starke Tank winner, Irelynd Alexis Boutique, and runner-up, Bone Boss Game Calls, will also share updates as to what the prize money has done for their businesses.
Several established small businesses in Starke County have donated door prizes, which will be awarded to audience members throughout the event.
The public is welcome to attend. Admission is free, but donations of food and toiletry items for the Community Services of Starke County Food Pantry are encouraged.
