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Five applicants will be selected to pitch their business idea for five minutes in front of a panel consisting of four judges. A live audience will serve as a fifth judge, in the event of a tie. One winner will take home $5,000, in addition to in-kind gifts from Epworth and an automatic Top 10 spot in the 2027 Momentum Business Plan Competition. The application period is May 15-July 10, 2026. To apply, visit https://www.ludington.org/momentum-competition/ Momentum 5x5 pitch night is free to attend and includes appetizers from Gloria Ann's Catering.