Rural Tourism Pitch Competition
March 7 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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| Session #1 | 2026-03-07 | 10:00 AM | – 4:00 PM (PST) | |
| Session #2 | 2026-03-08 | 9:00 AM | – 12:00 PM (PDT) |
Nevada SBDC, in collaboration with Travel Nevada, is excited to announced the third annual Tourism Pitch Competition!
This initiative is designed to support rural tourism startups and existing businesses eager to expand their business models.
Prospective entrepreneurs will engage in a 2-day virtual workshop March 7th and 8th, 2026, followed by an opportunity to pitch live at Rural Roundup. The winner of the pitch competition will win $20,000 to help kickstart their venture.
Amanda Elliott is a small business advisor with the Nevada SBDC and Executive Director of the Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition. She specializes in the outdoor industry, marketing, and branding. Outside of working with clients, she thrives on learning new things and taking part in professional development opportunities. Since moving to Nevada, Amanda has emphasized participating in public speaking events to further the Nevada SBDC’s mission and lift up entrepreneurs. In her personal life, she is an outdoor enthusiast and spends her time hiking and rock climbing out in Red Rock NCA.
