Moonshot, a leading Arizona-based nonprofit dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, is preparing for its 6th Annual Rural Arizona Pitch Competition Tour. The state-wide event will expand to 20 stops across rural Arizona, offering entrepreneurs the chance to present their innovative ideas and compete for local prizes. For the first time, it will include bilingual resources and mentorship opportunities to better serve Arizona’s diverse communities. “The Pitch Tour is a tremendous rally point … [Read more...] about Moonshot Announces Expanded Rural Arizona Pitch Competition Tour with Bilingual Mentors
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Moonshot, SBDC Invite Entrepreneurs to Pitch Their Ideas
Elaine O’Connor made a pitch and won the local and then the statewide competition with her business idea, Prescott Bark, in 2022. Cottonwood innovator Mayor Tim Elinski and his wife, Ruth Ellen, made their pitch and won the local and statewide competition with their PinDrop Travel Trailers in 2023. And now, Moonshot is looking for the innovator or entrepreneur with the next great idea. The 2024 Moonshot Rural Pitch Tour – an entrepreneurship contest similar to ABC’s Shark Tank – starts this … [Read more...] about Moonshot, SBDC Invite Entrepreneurs to Pitch Their Ideas
Rolling into the New Year
On the road back home from Montana, Tim and Ruth Ellen Elinski of Cottonwood had a revelation. “We should start a business manufacturing these travel trailers,” said Ruth Ellen to her husband, referencing the camper Tim built from scratch that was rolling behind them in tow. “It got such rave reviews from other travelers on the road,” Tim explained. “At that point, it was just a matter of coming up with a name and jumping in,” he said. And jump in they did. That was five years ago, and since … [Read more...] about Rolling into the New Year
Moonshot Launches Campaign to Propel Future Missions
Moonshot, an entrepreneurial and workforce development non-profit organization, is unveiling its inaugural two-year campaign, aimed at advancing its mission to bolster startups and foster economic prosperity across rural Arizona and beyond. In 2017, Moonshot embarked on a profound rebranding journey, inspired by Flagstaff’s historic role in the Apollo moon landings. Mirroring Flagstaff’s contribution to the triumphant Apollo 11 mission, Moonshot empowers emerging businesses by providing … [Read more...] about Moonshot Launches Campaign to Propel Future Missions
Prescott Bark Wins Moonshot Competition
After two rigorous competitions – one for the Quad Cities area, the other at state level – Prescott husband and wife team Mike and Elaine O’Connor won the 2021 AZ Pioneer Pitch Tour award in The 2nd Annual Shoemaker Awards, an event that celebrates entrepreneurship. The O’Connors received a $10,000 check because of their innovative presentation of a plan to found Prescott Bark. The money was gifted by Arizona Public Service through Moonshot at NACET. They received the award during formal … [Read more...] about Prescott Bark Wins Moonshot Competition
