Are you an entrepreneur in Ashland, Virginia, or beyond, ready to take your business idea to the next level? The Center Street Pitch Competition is your opportunity to showcase your vision, gain valuable feedback, and compete for the chance to win resources that can transform your business. Applications are due by 5 PM on March 19, 2025, so don’t miss out!
To help you prepare, POWER UP Productions, in collaboration with the Downtown Ashland Association, has produced a series of expert-led workshops designed to strengthen your business strategy. These recorded sessions are available for streaming, giving you access to essential insights whenever and wherever you need them.
Stream Now: Business-Building Workshops
🔹 Business to Business Tools & Tactics
Presented by Amy Garelick of POWER UP Productions and Dorian Cunion of Your Path Coaching & Consulting, this session explores how small businesses can thrive in the B2B landscape and implement impactful marketing initiatives.
🔹 Search Engine Optimization & Analytics
Nickkol Lewis of Visual Appeal shares strategies for improving your business’s online visibility through SEO and analytics, helping you make informed decisions to drive growth.Watch Now
🔹 Establishing a Five-Year Business Plan
Dorian Cunion of Your Path Coaching & Consulting provides a roadmap to future-proof your business and optimize day-to-day management.
🔹 Commercial Real Estate for Small Business
Tiffany Elder, MBA of Paradigm Properties, discusses commercial real estate revitalization and how it benefits entrepreneurs, property owners, and local communities.
🔹 Value Proposition, Customer Data & Brand Strategy
Strengthen your business with strategies to define a compelling value proposition, leverage customer data, and build a strong brand.
🔹 Workforce Recruitment, Retention & Operations
Carol Reese of ReeSources shares essential strategies for attracting top talent, retaining employees, and streamlining business operations through effective SOPs
These workshops provide the tools you need to build a compelling pitch and a successful business. The Center Street Pitch Competition judges will be looking for depth of business understanding, existing market traction, and uniqueness of idea—so take advantage of these valuable insights!
Apply Today!
Entering is easy—just complete a few questions and submit your application before March 19 at 5 PM.
Ready to pitch your idea and power up your business? Apply today!