2026 Pitch
Competition Finals
October 24, 2026
5pm - 10pm
Heritage Headquarters
515 E Grant St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
You're Invited to the 7th Annual Rural AZ Pitch Competition State Finals in Phoenix, Arizona
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation across rural Arizona!
The state's brightest rural entrepreneurs are heading to the final round. Twenty winners from twenty Tour Stops — representing towns and cities across Arizona — will go head-to-head in a Shark Tank-style pitch competition for the chance to win big.
What's on the Line:
Two State Title Awards — $10,000 each
$5,000 Crowd Favorite Award — voted on live by you, the audience!
Join Us For:
Hors d'oeuvres and a hosted bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages)
Delicious buffet dinner and desserts (see MENU below for details)
A night of bold ideas, big dreams, and rural Arizona spirit
Come cheer on these incredible entrepreneurs as they pitch their way to the top. Your vote could help decide who takes home the Crowd Favorite title!
We can't wait to celebrate rural Arizona's entrepreneurial spirit with you!
Scroll below for all of the details. Click the button below to purchase tickets.
HOSTED AT THE
BEAUTIFUL HERITAGE HEADQUARTERS
In Downtown Phoenix
The event is taking place at Heritage Headquarters in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
515 E Grant St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
EVENT INFO
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5pm Cocktail Reception
6pm Program Starts/Dinner Served
7pm Pitch Competition & Awards
9:15pm Closing Remarks + Networking
10pm Evening Comes to a Close -
Tour Stop 1st place winners will receive a complimentary two-night stay (October 23 and October 24) at Home2 Suites in downtown Phoenix, approximately a 2 minute drive to the Heritage Headquarters event space.
Learn more about this hotel at https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phxpxht-home2-suites-phoenix-downtown/.——
For a list of additional Phoenix hotels, check out https://www.visitphoenix.com/meetings/why-you-should-choose-phx/state-of-the-art-stays-in-downtown-phoenix/.
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Enjoy cocktail hour charcuterie prior to a delicious buffet dinner which includes:
FAJITAS DE CARNE
POLLO PHILADELPHIA
(Grilled chicken breast covered with chipotle Philadelphia cream sauceLEMON CITRUS SALAD (Spinach, red onions, dried cranberries and cherry tomatoes with lemon citrus vinaigrette dressing)
SIDES: Rice, Beans, and Pasta Salad
Desserts including Lemon Tarts and Chocolate Cake Bites
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Free parking is available in the venue parking lot.
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This event is geared toward business/cocktail attire.
Many thanks to this evening’s event sponsors…
