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The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, in association with the UW Oshkosh Alta Resources Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI), presents America’s Pitch Tank.

Wisconsin entrepreneurs can earn a chance to pitch their business ideas, or businesses, to Shark Tank’s very own original judge, Kevin Harrington and a panel of expert entrepreneur judges! The America’s Pitch Tank event takes place on May 14 at 6 p.m. at the Fox Cities Performing Art Center in Appleton.

This is an opportunity for any Wisconsin entrepreneur to gain exposure for their business, develop their presentation skills, and pitch to some of the most successful entrepreneurs around! To earn a chance to pitch, just review the rules of the contest, complete the application process and wait to be contacted.This collaborative venture is a chance to pitch an original idea via a 90-second video.

Eight finalists will pitch to a live audience and a panel of judges including Kevin Harrington, an original Shark Tank judge; Jim Beré, CEO of Alta Resources; Kyle Sexton, marketing strategist; and two additional mystery judges.

Apply now for a chance to participate. Prizes awarded to the top 3 presenters at the May 14 event.

About the Alta Resources CEI: The CEI has helped dozens of UW Oshkosh students start their own business. The CEI provides students with business consulting services, hosts several business idea contests throughout the year, and even offers at 12-week accelerator program that helps students turn their ideas into companies.

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