Yes to Startups


COMING SOON WINTER 2025

Win $10,000 in 10-Weeks

To Startup or Grow Your Business in Yuba County, CA

Imagine achieving the business you’ve always wanted, and seeing it thriving because you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed.

Yes to Startups is a free, online training series that helps entrepreneurs learn the basics of starting and growing a business.

You’ll get step-by-step lessons on how to make a business plan and create a pitch deck (a set of slides to show your business idea). 

If you make it to the next level, you'll get to compete in a two-part pitch competition for a chance to win up to $10,000!

The Pitch Competition

At the end of the program, participants will compete in a two-part pitch competition.

Round 1 is open to everyone who completes the educational portion of the program.

You’ll pitch your business plan and idea to a local panel of professionals, including business advisors, mission-based lenders, and more.

You’ll also get one-on-one advising to improve your pitch. 

If you’re not selected to move on to Round 2, you’ll still receive $1,000 for your efforts!

Round 2 will invite 10 entrepreneurs to compete. Awards will be given out as follows:

First Place: $10,000

Second Place: $7,500

Third Place: $5,000

All other participants in Round 2 will receive $2,500 to celebrate their success!



Final Pitch Competition 2024