2024 Battle of the Plans Competition

August 15, 2024 at 8:00 AM

On Thursday, August 15, 12 motivated entrepreneurs will compete in the long-awaited return of Downtown Billings’ Battle of the Plans Business Plan Pitch Competition. The competition takes place from 8:00am to 3:30pm at ArtHouse Cinema, located at 109 North 30th Street. All members of the community are welcome to come and watch the 12 unique business pitches live.

Two winning business plans will be selected (one New Business and one Expansion Business) to win a grand prize package with an estimated value of over $50,000. $40,000 of the grand prize package includes reimbursable funds toward eligible business expenses.

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