Could Your Business Use $1,000? Apply for the Pitch Competition
Pitch Your Vision. Build Your Future.
The 2026 NC Vet Biz Pitch Competition is your opportunity to step forward, share your business vision, and compete for cash prizes at the Procurement Summit.
Cash prizes available: 1st Place: $1,000 2nd Place: $750 3rd Place: $500
Join NC Vet Biz Vice President Lindsay Hinger for the Pitch Competition Boot Camp and learn how to strengthen your pitch, understand what judges are looking for, and prepare to present with confidence.
Important Dates: Pitch Workshop: Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST Pitch Practice: Monday, October 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST Live Pitch: Monday, October 26, 2026 at the Procurement Summit
At least one presenting team member must attend the workshop, practice, and summit presentation.
There is no additional fee to apply, but participants must purchase a ticket to attend the Procurement Summit.
October 26 2026
Annual Procutrement Summit and Business Expo.
Match Making, Educational Sessions and Networking
CONNECT with Corporate Buyers, Veteran and Military Spouse Owned Businesses and Veteran Professionals.
Take advantage of our EDUCATION sessions with Subject Matter Experts, collaborating veteran and military spouse businesses and corporate veteran professionals.
Learn about the SUPPORT of our great State, our association and corporate entities.
Interested in what's happening in the NC Secretary of State Office. Secretary Elaine Marshall will open the event with an update on the State of Commerce in North Carolina.
Learn more about her office HERE!
If you haven't had a chance to met the Secretary of the Department of Miltary and Veteran Affairs, Secretary Jocelyn Mallette, at one of the departments Road Shows this is your chance to CONNECT with her team when she closes the Procurement Summit.
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Ready to be part of North Carolina’s leading network for veteran/military spouse-owned businesses? Whether you're looking to join as a member, be a future vendor, speaker, committee, board member, or support our mission in other ways, we welcome you!
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