Gov. Kay Ivey urges Alabama small businesses to apply for SBA's Freedom 250 pitch competition
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Summary
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging small businesses and entrepreneurs in the state to enter the U.S. Small Business Administration's "Freedom 250" Patriot Pitch Competition, a national contest celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The competition offers up to $1 million in total prize money, with first place receiving $400,000, second place $250,000, third place $150,000, and fourth place $1. The contest aims to support innovative small businesses across the country.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledGov. Kay Ivey encouraged eligible Alabama small businesses and entrepreneurs Thursday to submit a pitch for the U.S. Small Business Administration's national 'Freedom 250' Patriot Pitch Competition.
The nationwide contest celebrates America's 250th anniversary by awarding up to $1 million in total prize money to innovative small businesses across the country.
First place: $400,000
Second place: $250,000
Third place: $150,000
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