Calling all small business owners and entrepreneurs: the Second Annual Paper City Pitch Contest is now accepting applications.
If you are selected, you will be asked to present a live pitch on Thursday September 18, 2025 at Owlbear’s Rest!
This is a fun way to talk about your hopes and dreams for YOUR business. Stand up on stage, share your ideas and how you plan to get there. Be the best and you can win a cash prizes!
Who: Westbrook Businesses- Must have a Westbrook address and be locally owned (no franchises)
- Must have a Westbrook Address or do business in Westbrook
- Must be Early Pre-launch (Under 250K in Revenue)
What: Give us a pitch- tell us who you are and how you want to grow and expand.
Other Criteria:
- Why did you choose Westbrook for your business?
- Community – How does your business benefit Westbrook?
- Innovation/Creativity – What is innovative about your business or business model / OR / How does your business contribute to the creative economy?
- Feasibility – How likely will your business be around in five years?
- Growth – Will your business be profitable? Will your business be able to hire?
- Presentation – Is your communication clear with clarity of concept, compelling story persuasiveness and a charismatic entrepreneur or team?
Winner- Winner: The top scoring business based on the rubric will be declared the winner.
Business pitches will be evaluated by a group of judges from the Westbrook community.
Space is LIMITED, so apply today!
To be considered for the Westbrook Pitch Contest, please fill out the form below. Your early application for the Pitch contest will put you in line for feedback and pitch training opportunities from the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs – Top Gun – before the Final pitch.
If you are selected, you will be asked to pitch live at the Paper City Pitch Contest on September 18 at Owlbear’s Rest (506 Main St, Westbrook).
Need help developing your pitch?
Join Laurie Johnson, program manager for Maine Center for Entrepreneurs, for Pitching Your Business for Fun and Profit- Where to Start. If you have ever wanted to develop a pitch for your growing business or wondered why you should, this is a great workshop for you.
Wednesday, September 3 from 6 to 8 pm at Brea Lu Cafe (511 Main St, Westbrook, ME)
The workshop is free but please register here.
