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2025 Mesa Pitch Video Collector is Now Live!
The Mesa Pitch, Mesa's premiere small business pitch competition, returns on Thursday, November 6, 2025 - and YOU could pitch your business for a cash prize.
The Mesa Chamber of Commerce, working with Counxel Legal Firm, City of Mesa Economic Development and others, are looking for participating small businesses that would like to pitch their business during the event.
The process begins with a video pitch, where you answer 4 questions to tell us about you, your business, and why you feel you should be in The Mesa Pitch. That process is now open and you can submit a pitch here: https://vocalvideo.com/c/mesa-chamber-of-commerce-2025-the-mesa-pitch-nomination-video-collector-a8uu735q.
The collector will ask you to record responses to the following questions:
- Tell us your name and the name of your business.
- Tell us about your business idea in 30 seconds or less.
- What is it about your business that makes it unique, new and/or exciting?
- Tell us why you should be on The Mesa Pitch.
From there, we'll pick a group of finalists who will be asked to provide some additional business information for the benefit of our investor pool to review. If selected, we will help you prepare for the big day, reviewing your presentation and deck with you to help you make the BIGGEST impression you can. Then your business will take the stage on November 6 and pitch your idea to sponsors and investors and see if you can win The Mesa Pitch!
We'll have Investors, Bankers, and Others On-Site
Who should submit?
We are looking for entrepreneurs looking to start their business. We will also consider small businesses within 6 months of launch that are homed in Mesa, AZ.
What is the process?
After a business submits their pitch, and following the deadline of July 31st, Director of Communications Bob Nelson will form a small committee to review the submitted pitches to work on a “Final 6”. The final six will be asked to fill out participation paperwork prior to the event on November 6th.
Between their selection and the show date, the Chamber will coordinate several coaching sessions to assist the participants in making the most of the opportunity, including public presenting workshops, pitch deck construction and more.
Q&A
Q. Does the business or entrepreneur need to be a Chamber member to apply?
A. No
Q. How large does a business need to be to qualify?
A. We are looking for startups or “early stage”, a business that may be open but has not been open for long.
Q. Is this a cash prize for the person or the business?
A. All prizes are paid to the business. The Chamber will not pay winnings to an individual.
Q. How much are the Prizes?
A. 2024 Prizes were $2,000, $1,000 and $500. These are subject to change based on sponsorships.
Q. Who is hosting the event?
A. World renowned speaker and personality Bill Jabjiniak of sponsor Edgecore will be hosting the event.
Q. Who is invited?
A. Typically, the Mayor of Mesa, Mesa Chamber President and CEO Sally Harrison, and 3 sponsors are invited as judges (Interested sponsors may contact Director of Communications Bob Nelson). We typically invite Chamber members, the investment community and people from the community at large to join and watch the event.