Ignite Competition
Come watch local entrepreneurs pitch their dreams! Hear incredible stories. See innovative ideas. Cheer on the people taking a chance. Whether you're a student, retiree, business owner, or just love seeing our community grow, you'll leave inspired.
FREE Admission thanks to INA Alert.
Here’s how it works:
FREE Admission thanks to INA Alert.
Here’s how it works:
WELCOM
Introduction of our judges and finalists
LIVE BUSINESS PITCHES
Each finalist receives 10 minutes to present their business, followed by questions from the judges.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTING
Audience members get a vote! Help select the business that will receive the $5,000 People’s Choice Award.
JUDGES DELIBERATE
AWARDS
First Place — $50,000
Second Place — $30,000
Third Place — $10,000
People’s Choice — $5,000$95,000 invested in the future of local business.
Ignite Competition
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 8, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Location
Crest Theater
1905 Lakin Ave
Great Bend, KS 67530
Printed courtesy of www.greatbend.org/ – Contact the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce for more information.
1125 Williams, Great Bend, KS 67530 – (620) 792-2401 – gbcc@greatbend.org