Submissions are currently being accepted for the Gator Tank Business Pitch Competition. 

The competition is being held in conjunction with the City of Lake Charles and Hancock Whitney Bank LC Launch Small Business Development Week scheduled for October 21-26, 2024. The executive summary, application form and competition rules are all linked below.

The competition is open to individuals and teams, with a four-person maximum per single pitch. 

Entries must be the original work of the entrants.

The deadline to apply is Friday, October 4. A panelist of judges will score entries received by this deadline and finalists will be invited to formally present their pitch in person during LC Launch Small Business Week.

Gator Tank Executive Summary

Gator Tank Application

Gator Tank Rules

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