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Entrepreneurs, the future needs YOU! We call it The Pitch Conference - connecting students directly with professionals in entrepreneurial development. This year's event will be held virtually for students through the use of our video conferencing platforms. Sign up now to learn how to develop a compelling business plan!

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OUR PANEL

The seasoned business veterans below have advised and inspired many companies in Pennsylvania that you may be familiar with. 

Tim Keohane​

Director
​Penn State SBDC

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Chris Berleth​

Executive Director of Membership
​GSV Chamber of Commerce

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Elizabeth Hay

Business Consultant
Penn State SBDC

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Elizabeth Fegert​

Marketing and Events
Penn State SBDC

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THE AMERICAN DREAM...

The American Dream is fading away. We need people to believe in themselves again. Believing in one's self gets one through difficult times, but it takes more than believing to turn dreams into reality.

Through education, hard word, innovation, determination, and good character, achieving your dreams can be possible.

AGENDA

9:00 am - Welcome & Let’s Go
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9:10 am - It’s All About the Pitch

9:40 am - Teaching: Students Writing/Doing
1. Overview of Pitch Outline
2. Key Elements of a Pitch
3. Overview of Evaluation Criteria
4. Pitch Development Strategy
5. Delivery Techniques

10:20 am - Develop: Pitch Development in Groups

11:00 am - Practice
1. Elevator Pitch Presentations
2. Feedback

11:45 am - More About Dream-Learn-Pitch
Prizes, Dates and Deadlines 

Closing Remarks

DISCOVER
​PENN STATE

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