Construction Trades or Construction Related Industries
SLDC's fall competition will provide a platform for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the construction industry to pitch their business products, services, and growth or expansion ideas.
Each participant will have three minutes to pitch their business idea to a panel of judges. More information about how to participate is in the registration link below. Be sure to register early - we will take the first 15 eligible respondents.
Please click the button above to complete the form to apply to pitch on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026; 4 - 7:00 p.m. at the Northside Economic Empowerment Center, 3140 Cass Ave, St. Louis MO 63106.
The eligibility requirements and rules are:
Must be a for profit business in the construction trades or construction-related industries.
Have no more than 10 employees.
Have been in business for no longer than 5 years.
Pitch will last no longer than 3 minutes.
Up to 15 companies can compete.
Must apply in advance.
Judges decisions are final.
No pitch decks. No handouts. No visual aids.
Must have an active business license issued by the City of St. Louis.
The first 15 eligible applicants will be accepted, others will go on a waitlist. Thank you!
