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This year the WBDC will host <\/span>WBENCPitch IMPACT 1st Round<\/span><\/strong> in two segments. One will be for professional services and the other will be for products. Applications will open for both at the same time.<\/span><\/h4>\n

For the 1st Round, WBE’s will use storytelling techniques to clearly describe who they are and what their business does, delivering their message in a way that creates a memorable and lasting IMPACT on both the audience and the judges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Timing:<\/span><\/strong> Your pitch will only be 1 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Focus:<\/span><\/strong> IMPACT your STORY<\/span><\/p>\n

Format:<\/span><\/strong> Virtual (ZOOM)<\/span><\/p>\n

Applications Open:<\/span><\/strong> June 1, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Applications Close:<\/span><\/strong> July 6, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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**Only 20 will be accepted**<\/span><\/p>\n

**Applicants are notified by July 14, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

**Mandatory orientation on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (12pm-1pm CST) for Professional Services & (1pm-2pm) for Product<\/span><\/p>\n

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Thank you to our prize donors<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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