TNG Worldwide CEO Larry Gaynor, author of TAKE A CHANCE!: 101 Entrepreneurial Lessons for Making It Big, invites Michigan entrepreneurs to participate in the TAKE A CHANCE! Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition aimed at celebrating Michigan's entrepreneurial spirit. The competition begins accepting applications on March 1, 2024.

The competition allows participants to compete in one of six categories: AI and Immersive Reality; Entertainment, Media, and Content; Nutrition, Wellness, and Healthcare; Next-Generation Workforce Solutions; Urban Innovation, Transportation & Sustainable Solutions; and Emerging Student-Led Venture.

The official in-person competition will be held on September 6, 2024, at the Gem Theater in Detroit, where finalists will have the opportunity to present their business pitches. A panel of esteemed judges will award $20,000 to the first-place winner of each category, $5,000 to the runner-up, and an additional $101,000 to the overall grand prize winner.

Judges include Deanna Neeley, Founder and CEO of Detroit Voltage; Josh Linkner, entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author; Danny Beckett Jr., partner at Entrepreneur Venture, Jenny Feterovich, TV and film producer; Larry Binker Jr., President and CEO of Brinker; and Marcel Badia, Founder and CEO of Preneugrowth.

This competition offers a unique platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas and gain recognition for their hard work and creativity. With a mission to encourage and promote exceptional talent within the state, TAKE A CHANCE! provides a level playing field for Michigan businesses to shine. The competition not only offers substantial prizes but also unparalleled mentorship, networking opportunities, and exposure through prominent media channels.

Applications open March 1, 2024. The Take a Chance! Competition occurs on September 6, 2024, at the Gem Theater in Detroit.

For more information about the TAKE A CHANCE! Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition, or to submit an application, visit https://www.takeachance.biz/.