South Coast Development Council
CALLING AMBITIOUS ENTREPRENEURS 🚀 We are thrilled to announce ALL 5 PITCHERS will receive a FREE MEMBERSHIP to Oregon Entrepreneurs Network! This is a huge opportunity to connect to entrepreneurs from EVERY industry in the state!
PLUS FIRST PRIZE wins a free ticket to either Oregon Innovation Showcase 2027 OR Bend Venture Conference coming this October 2026!
APPLY NOW: https://bit.ly/southcoastpitchnight
OEN helps entrepreneurs start up and scale up by connecting them to peers and mentors, startup funding opportunities, and hands-on training. A nonprofit, membership-driven organization with a 28-year track record, OEN is Oregon’s only organization that supports scalable startups from every industry across the state.
Oregon Innovation Showcase brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and entrepreneurship services organizations to showcase the breadth and depth of the state's entire innovation ecosystem! Bend Venture Conference is one of the top investment-focused gatherings in the country! $1,000 value!
Helping our region's pitchers build relationships and awareness of their efforts, skills, and vision among leaders across the state is just one more way we are enhancing this year's Pitch Night to support #highgrowth startups and visionary entrepreneurs!
Are you building a business or product in Curry, Coos, or Douglas County with the potential to grow beyond the local market?
Ready to take your venture to the next level?
Apply NOW to pitch at Curry County Pitch Night on Friday, June 12 | 5–8 PM at Mr. Ed's Underground Pub in Port Orford.
✨ This year, Pitch Night is evolving to spotlight businesses with high-growth and trade expansion potential—ventures that bring new ideas, new markets, and new opportunities to the South Coast.
This isn’t just a pitch—it’s a launch pad 🚀
We’re especially looking for entrepreneurs in:
🌲 Outdoor recreation products
💻 Digital Products & Apps
🏭 Manufacturing & fabrication
🌱 Ag & specialty food
⚡ Clean energy
🌊 Marine & aquaculture
🌲 Forestry & wood products
👉 Not there yet or just in the idea stage? That’s okay. If you have an idea to expand commerce beyond the local market, we want to hear from you.
💡 What you get:
Cash prizes for all pitchers (🏆$6,500 1st Prize!)
Chamber memberships & small biz mgmt. training scholarship
1:1 coaching to refine your pitch
Exposure to investors, advisors, regional leaders, & customers
A platform to accelerate your growth
🤝SCDC partners with several other orgs and sponsors for prizes aimed at accelerating high-growth companies, more announcements coming soon!
📍 Priority is given to Curry County businesses, but we welcome applicants from Coos & Douglas counties.
👉 Apply by April 29 at 8:00AM (Sharp!): https://bit.ly/southcoastpitchnight
💰Want to directly fund South Coast innovation? Consider sponsoring; every dollar goes to the Pitchers. Contact Jude Anderson, [email protected]
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