Maple Valley Pitch & Pivot

The City of Maple Valley is invested in investing in YOU!

Do you have a business idea? Do you need guidance in next steps to get established? Are you in search of resources to help you get started or get financed?

Maple Valley's Economic Development Commission is here to help.
Register below for a tailored session with local professionals who can help guide your plans.

How does Pitch & Pivot work?

This no-cost resource allows you to pitch your business plan live to a group of advisors who are community leaders and business professionals.
Presentations will happen in-person at City Hall. Presentations are 30 minutes to pitch and 30 minutes of advisory feedback.
Your tailored review will include feedback on structure, marketing and location for your business.
Take action and put your knowlege into motion.

This is your opportunity to ask questions, take action and join a growing community who is invested in you.

Please share more about your business plans below, to help us guide you through Maple Valley's unique Pitch & Pivot community business resource opportunity!

*Maple Valley's Pitch & Pivot program is a voluntary program provided by industry professionals for guidance in your endeavors. The City of Maple Valley does not assume liability for any outcomes of advising that occurs through this volunteer program.*

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What's your current business status? (Permitting, marketing, financing, staffing, etc.)

We have an idea for a business, but no business plan

We have a business plan and are looking for a suitable location

We have a location and marketing, and we are getting close to opening our doors

We have been open and doing business for less than one year

We have been open and doing business for over a year and/or would like to expand

Other

If you have selected "Other", please share your current stage of business planning.

Please share your Top 3 challenges that you'd like the Pitch & Pivot Team to address and what you hope to gain from your personalized session:

Industry Type (ie: healthcare, hospitality, consulting, entertainment, etc.)

Tell us about your business idea.

Preferred Business Location & Space Type: Please share the type of space that will best suit your business & preferred option (ie: minimum square footage, amenities, commercial condo, shared space, lease, purchase, etc.)

Staffing Need & Anticipation for Growth: Please share how many employees you anticipate needing upon opening, and/or if you need resources to help recruit and/or train.

Do you know who your competitors are?

Business Classifications - Which of the following categories do you classify as? For more information related to business classification, please visit: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide

Women Owned Business (51% or greater owned by one or more women)

Veteran Owned Business (51% or greater owned by one or more US Military Veteran)

Minority Owned Business (51% or greater owned by one or more minority person)

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (51% or greater owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals)

None of the Above

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