Stay Tuned to Save Your Seat for 13th Annual South Side Pitch!

Every year, small businesses across the South Side of Chicago participate in South Side Pitch, sharing stories about their roots, their impact, and their visions for the future. This year the competition will not be live streamed so make sure to save your seat before spots run out!

Prizes

With over $40,000 in prizes, the IJ Clinic is spotlighting South Siders with a passion to pitch. Compete against over 100 applicants for one of the top five spots! Each finalist is guaranteed a cash prize at the end of the night.

*The Rustandy Center Social Impact Award is a generous cash award of $2,500 that is given to a South Side Pitch finalist chosen by staff from the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

*The Audience Favorite award is a cash award chosen by the audience that acknowledges the South Side Pitch finalist that receives the highest score for their pitch.

*The South Side Sensation award is a cash award chosen by the audience that acknowledges the South Side Pitch finalist that demonstrates exemplary social impact and showmanship for their business as a South Side resident.