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Defy IL Pontiac Correctional Center Business Pitch Competition

Business Pitch Competitions (BPCs) are the culminating events for hard-working EITs completing the CEO of Your New Life program. During a BPC, EITs will present their business ideas in several rounds of a Shark Tank-style competition to panels of business leaders and investors. The event also includes Defy’s signature icebreaker and empathy-building exercises designed to create an inclusive and accepting community. At the end of the day, five winning pitches are selected from the group in an awards ceremony.

Details

  • Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025

  • Start Time: 9:00 am CST

  • End time: 2:30 pm CST

  • Location: Pontiac Correctional Center

  • Transportation: Defy Bus (departing at 6:00 am from downtown Chicago area. Drive Self (approximately 1 hr 40 min hour drive from Chicago)

Sign up here by February 3, 2025.