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CLINTON — First National Bank and Trust Co. with the DeWitt County Development Council will host a small-business pitch competition called REV.
One or more entrepreneurs will receive up to $15,000. Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 15. The competition is open to residents of DeWitt County and surrounding counties.
From the applicants, up to five will be selected to pitch and be judged on all aspects of their business in front of a panel on Thursday, Nov. 9, at Clinton High School. The event will be free and open to the public.
Participants will have up to 10 minutes to pitch their business concept, followed by questions from the panel of judges, who will judge the pitch, marketing, personal investment level and exit strategy.
The bank started this event in 2017 in an effort to spur economic growth and encourage business owners.
Visit firstnbtc.com/rev to apply. Call 217-935-2148 for more information.
“How it ends” notes the bittersweet theme Clinton High School picked for the state dance finals. Watch the small-town high school’s routine in the final rounds on Saturday.
Photos: Clinton boys basketball team works out at practice
Clinton head coach Vic Binkley directs his team during practice. The Maroons are 24-7 and a win away from reaching the regional finals on their home court.
Clinton’s Mason Walker is the team’s point guard and has averaged 14 points a game this season.
The Clinton boys basketball team is 8-1 this season after an 11-23 mark in 2021-22.
Clinton boys basketball coach Vic Binkley took over the program after 36 seasons with Warrensburg-Latham.
Clinton’s Dawson Graves was a All-Central Illinois Conference first team selection last season.
Clinton’s Dawson Graves has been the team’s top scorer with 17.5 points a game.
Contact Olivia Jacobs at 309-820-3352. Follow Olivia on Twitter: @olivia___jacobs
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