The only event of its kind on Martha's Vineyard,
this "Shark Tank" style pitch contest has
Island entrepreneurs competing for three cash prizes!
2020 Applicant information
The Perfect Pitch MV contest is a “shark tank” styled pitch contest open to any Vineyard resident with an idea for a small business whose identity is based on the Vineyard OR has a small business on the Vineyard and is ready to evolve the business.
There are three parts to the Perfect Pitch MV contest:
Part 1 The Application
The first part is the written application. You can download the application here, save it to your computer, then fill it out and return it via email to Nancy@mvy.com. The deadline for the written application is 4pm on Friday February 21
If you have questions or would like advise about filling out the application, please come to the optional application workshop on Wednesday February 5 from 5-6pm at the Chamber of Commerce.
All applicants will be notified by February 25 as to whether or not you will be invited to participate in the Perfect Pitch MV contest to be held on Monday March 23 from 6:00-7:30pm at the Old Whaling Church.
Part 2 The Preparation
Wednesday March 4 from 5-6:30pm ALL contestants MUST attend the contest orientation held at the Chamber of Commerce
Additional coaching will be available and we strongly urge you to take advantage of these sessions.
Thursday March 19 5-7pm Mandatory Contest Dress Rehearsal at the Chamber of Commerce. Practice your pitch in front of a group of mentors for final tips before the contest.
Part 3 The Contest
The 4th Annual Perfect Pitch MV will be held on Monday March 23 from 6:30-8pm in the Baylies Room at the Old Whaling Church.
Format for the Perfect Pitch MV contest is:
Please direct all questions to Nancy Gardella at the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce via email nancy@mvy.com or by phone 508.693.0085 ext. 16.
Perfect Pitch MV is sponsored by the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, Seidman Investment Portfolios, the Cape and Islands SCORE, the Martha’s Vineyard Bank, the Vineyard Trust, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, Brian Skidmore of Harborside/Sotheby’s International Realty, Bob Green, the Steamship Authority and numerous other contributors.
There are three parts to the Perfect Pitch MV contest:
Part 1 The Application
The first part is the written application. You can download the application here, save it to your computer, then fill it out and return it via email to Nancy@mvy.com. The deadline for the written application is 4pm on Friday February 21
If you have questions or would like advise about filling out the application, please come to the optional application workshop on Wednesday February 5 from 5-6pm at the Chamber of Commerce.
All applicants will be notified by February 25 as to whether or not you will be invited to participate in the Perfect Pitch MV contest to be held on Monday March 23 from 6:00-7:30pm at the Old Whaling Church.
Part 2 The Preparation
Wednesday March 4 from 5-6:30pm ALL contestants MUST attend the contest orientation held at the Chamber of Commerce
Additional coaching will be available and we strongly urge you to take advantage of these sessions.
Thursday March 19 5-7pm Mandatory Contest Dress Rehearsal at the Chamber of Commerce. Practice your pitch in front of a group of mentors for final tips before the contest.
Part 3 The Contest
The 4th Annual Perfect Pitch MV will be held on Monday March 23 from 6:30-8pm in the Baylies Room at the Old Whaling Church.
Format for the Perfect Pitch MV contest is:
- Participants have three minutes to make their Perfect Pitch and an additional 2 minutes to respond to questions by our panel of judges.
- Three cash prize winners will be selected that night!
Please direct all questions to Nancy Gardella at the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce via email nancy@mvy.com or by phone 508.693.0085 ext. 16.
Perfect Pitch MV is sponsored by the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, Seidman Investment Portfolios, the Cape and Islands SCORE, the Martha’s Vineyard Bank, the Vineyard Trust, the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, Brian Skidmore of Harborside/Sotheby’s International Realty, Bob Green, the Steamship Authority and numerous other contributors.
thank you to our 2019 contestants:
Bob Dusa
Life Is Grand E-Commerce
Organic Clothing
Life Is Grand E-Commerce
Organic Clothing
Tanya Dutra
Optimize HR, LLC.
HR Services for Island Businesses
2nd Place Winner!
Optimize HR, LLC.
HR Services for Island Businesses
2nd Place Winner!
Sylvie Farrington
Sylvie Bags
E-commerce Website Development
Sylvie Bags
E-commerce Website Development
Roberta Kirn
BeWellSing
Promotional Video
BeWellSing
Promotional Video
Hannah Marlin
Littlest Fish Designs
Tuition for GIA
1st Place Winner!
Littlest Fish Designs
Tuition for GIA
1st Place Winner!
Dr. Bryan McShea
Amid the Waters Chiropractic Cryotherapy Chambers
Amid the Waters Chiropractic Cryotherapy Chambers
Anna Morin
MV Paddle Co
Add Paddle Boards to Increase Business
MV Paddle Co
Add Paddle Boards to Increase Business
Sue Sanford
Vineyard Complimentary Medicine Cannabis Education
Vineyard Complimentary Medicine Cannabis Education
Gavin Smith
Food Minded Fellow
Vineyard based Food Podcast
Food Minded Fellow
Vineyard based Food Podcast
Lee Jackson Van Allen
Shearer Cottage
Merchandise at Inn
Shearer Cottage
Merchandise at Inn
Eric and Katherine Voshell
Reliable HVACR
Business Website
3rd Place Winners!
Reliable HVACR
Business Website
3rd Place Winners!
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If you are interested in funding any of these exciting projects contact the Chamber today!
508-693-0085 info@mvy.com |
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