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Are you finding yourself dreaming more about the business you’ve always wanted to start? What’s holding you back? Hanover embraces people with big ideas and has super friendly programs that understand and respect the spirit of you, the entrepreneur. Ready to take the leap?

Hanover Announces HIPP Entrepreneur Business Pitch Competition That Will Award Over $11,000 In Prizes to Grow Small Business

The inaugural HIPP Entrepreneur Business Plan Competition is an initiative of Hanover’s Economic, Tourism and Cultural Development Advisory Committee and will be held biennially to grow small businesses in Hanover and increase awareness of the resources available. The Town of Hanover, in partnership with our generous sponsors are proud to host the HIPP Entrepreneur Business Plan Competition! The competition will be held biennially geared towards entrepreneurs that wish to open, purchase or re-locate a business in the Town of Hanover, and offers prizing for the winner, and two finalists. Over $11,000 in prizes will be awarded in 2024! 

This program is designed after the successful Pitch It Minto Business Plan Competition. Thank you to the Town of Minto and Launch It Business Exploration Centre & Minto Chamber of Commerce for sharing!

To enter, applicants must fill out the application and send it in along with the Executive Summary by 5:00 pm on Monday, September 30, 2024, to the Town of Hanover Municipal Office. Finalists will be required to develop a thorough and structured business plan and attend one training session “New Business Review & Pitch Camp,” that will focus on identifying what they need to get started on their entrepreneurship path and introduce them to the tools of success that turn an idea into a business. 

The competition is geared towards entrepreneurs that wish to open a new business venture, purchase an existing business, or re-locate an existing business within the Town of Hanover. Businesses that have opened in 2024 are eligible to apply. 

After submitting the written Business Plan, the entrepreneurs will be asked to prepare a 15-minute oral presentation to be delivered to the Hanover Economic Development Manager and the panel of Judges. 

The Total Cash & Prize Value for the HIPP Entrepreneur Business Plan Competition based on 1 winner and 2 finalists is over $11,000. 

Prizes include: 
Start-Up Capital | Business Coaching | Advertising Packages | Digital Media Support | Complimentary Memberships & Services 

Thanks to our generous sponsors for their support in helping grow business in Hanover! 

To learn more and access the application, visit hanover.ca/businesspitchcompetition