

ArtWorks Big Pitch Presented by U.S. Bank returns for a third year.
Join us as eight of Greater Cincinnati's up and coming creative businesses deliver a five-minute pitch in front of a panel of judges and YOU, in the audience.
Come one, come all, bring a guest, and get ready to be inspired.
This is going to be big!
6 - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 6
Rhinegeist Brewery
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. A LIMITED NUMBER OF STANDING ROOM TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE DOOR AT 6 P.M.
Grand Prize: $15,000 business grant
Audience Choice: $5,000 business grant
PART I: MENTORSHIP AND BUSINESS PLAN SUPPORT
After a competitive application process, ArtWorks selects 8 finalists and pairs them with a business mentor and U.S. Bank Small Business Specialist to receive mentorship and coaching over 10 weeks. The program will culminate in a public pitch event in front of a live audience and an expert panel of judges.
PART II: THE BIG PITCH EVENT
Each finalist will deliver a 5-minute pitch at the Big Pitch event on Thursday, October 6. A panel of judges will evaluate finalists based on the strength of their business plan and final pitch. The winner will be awarded a $15K Judges Choice business grant. An additional $5K business grant will be awarded to the Audience Choice.
Join us in the annex and private event space at one of Cincinnati's great start-up successes: Rhinegeist Brewery.
Parking options:
Valet parking - $5
Parking is available at street meters, in the Rhinegeist lot and at nearby Findlay Market lots.
Rhinegeist is located on the Streetcar route. Exit at the Brewery District stop.