KNOXVILLE — Marion County Development announced that applications to their 2025 Red Rock StartUP! Pitch Event are now open. The contest gives entrepreneurs and new small business owners in Marion County the opportunity to start a new business or expand their current one.
To be eligible:
• pitch idea must be for a for-profit business
• preference is given to Marion County residents
• no multi-level marketing companies
• an existing business located in Marion County that is less than 5 years old and has fewer than 5 full time employees or a new business concept that is to be in Marion County
The application deadline is February 14. The event itself will be held on April 14, 2025 at the Cordova Park Office Building starting at 5:30pm. More information is available here.
