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Launch League needs judges, mentors, sponsors, and community champions to make Chatham-Kent's business plan competitions a success.
Pick your role below and sign up — it takes 2 minutes.
Find Your Role
Every role matters. Choose the one that fits you best.
Become a Judge
Review pitches. Give feedback. Shape ideas.
Local business owners, professionals, and community leaders who want to provide constructive feedback on competition submissions. No experience judging required — just real-world knowledge.
What you'll do:
- Review 3-5 business plan submissions
- Provide written feedback on each entry
- Attend the final pitch event (optional)
- Score entries using our simple rubric
Volunteer as a Mentor
Guide the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Share your expertise one-on-one with aspiring entrepreneurs. Help them refine their ideas, build their confidence, and navigate the early stages of business.
What you'll do:
- Meet with 1-2 aspiring entrepreneurs monthly
- Provide guidance on business planning
- Share your industry knowledge and network
- Help prepare participants for competitions
Sponsor an Award
Put your business name on a real competition award.
Name an award, get brand exposure, and directly support local entrepreneurship. Sponsorship tiers start at $250 with naming rights, logo placement, and community recognition.
What you'll do:
- Name a competition award after your business
- Logo on all competition materials
- Social media and press recognition
- Invitation to judge & attend pitch night
Government & Institutional Partner
Invest in local economic development.
Support youth entrepreneurship, innovation programs, and community economic development in Chatham-Kent. Perfect for municipal departments, economic development organizations, and educational institutions.
What you'll do:
- Co-brand community competitions
- Fund specific competition categories
- Provide space for pitch events
- Connect entrepreneurs with programs & grants
Community Champion
Spread the word. Connect the dots.
Help us reach more people by sharing Launch League in your network. Perfect for teachers, community leaders, coaches, and anyone passionate about local entrepreneurship.
What you'll do:
- Share competitions with your network
- Refer potential participants and sponsors
- Help organize local events
- Represent Launch League at community gatherings
Content Contributor
Share your knowledge with the community.
Create workshops, write articles, record videos, or lead training sessions. Your expertise helps aspiring entrepreneurs learn what school doesn't teach.
What you'll do:
- Lead a workshop or webinar
- Write educational content
- Create video tutorials
- Develop templates and guides
Why Get Involved?
Make Real Impact
Your guidance can be the difference between an idea staying a dream and becoming a real business.
Build Connections
Meet fellow professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who share your passion for community growth.
Strengthen CK
Help build a stronger local economy by supporting the next generation of Chatham-Kent entrepreneurs.
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Want to Sponsor Instead?
Name an award, get your brand in front of the community, and directly support local entrepreneurs. Starting at $250.
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