{"id":2994,"date":"2026-09-14T09:40:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T14:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/?page_id=2994"},"modified":"2026-09-14T11:45:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T16:45:39","slug":"food-truck-pitch-competition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sbossmgm.com\/index.php\/food-truck-pitch-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"FOOD TRUCK PITCH COMPETITION"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2994\" class=\"elementor elementor-2994\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74f4088 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74f4088\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element- elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"ftpc-hero-pad\" style=\"max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:72px 24px 64px\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.14em;color:#FFC400;margin-bottom:20px\">Business Growth Award<\/div>\n<h1 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:60px;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-0.01em;margin:0 0 24px;max-width:16ch;color:#fff;text-wrap:pretty\">Food Truck Pitch Competition<\/h1>\n<p style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 24px;max-width:28ch\">Your Food Truck Is Already Rolling. What's Your Next Move?<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 16px;max-width:64ch;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.86)\">Montgomery's food truck entrepreneurs are building businesses, serving customers, and creating opportunities across our community. Now, we're giving three local food truck businesses a chance to invest in what's next.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 40px;max-width:64ch;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.86)\">Food truck operators with a current City of Montgomery business license are invited to enter the Food Truck Pitch Competition for a chance to win a business growth award.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin-bottom:48px\">\n<a class=\"ftpc-btn ftpc-btn--accent ftpc-btn--lg\" href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/262464743573060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));gap:1px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18)\">\n<div style=\"background:#004080;padding:24px\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.14em;color:#FFC400;margin-bottom:10px\">Total prizes<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2\">$6,000<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.86);margin-top:4px\">Three winners<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#004080;padding:24px\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.14em;color:#FFC400;margin-bottom:10px\">Application deadline<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2\">October 5, 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.86);margin-top:4px\">Monday at 11:59 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#004080;padding:24px\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.14em;color:#FFC400;margin-bottom:10px\">Winners announced<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2\">October 24, 2026<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.86);margin-top:4px\">At the Food Truck Pop-Up<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<input type=\"radio\" name=\"ftpc-tabs\" class=\"ftpc-radio\" id=\"ftpc-r-overview\" checked>\n<input type=\"radio\" name=\"ftpc-tabs\" class=\"ftpc-radio\" id=\"ftpc-r-how\">\n<input type=\"radio\" name=\"ftpc-tabs\" class=\"ftpc-radio\" id=\"ftpc-r-who\">\n<input type=\"radio\" name=\"ftpc-tabs\" class=\"ftpc-radio\" id=\"ftpc-r-funds\">\n<input type=\"radio\" name=\"ftpc-tabs\" class=\"ftpc-radio\" id=\"ftpc-r-video\">\n<input type=\"radio\" name=\"ftpc-tabs\" class=\"ftpc-radio\" id=\"ftpc-r-judging\">\n<div style=\"position:sticky;top:0;z-index:20;background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #E2E7EB\">\n<div class=\"ftpc-tabwrap\" style=\"max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:20px 24px 0;overflow-x:auto\">\n<div class=\"ftpc-tabs\"><label class=\"ftpc-tab\" for=\"ftpc-r-overview\">Overview<\/label><label class=\"ftpc-tab\" for=\"ftpc-r-how\">How it works<\/label><label class=\"ftpc-tab\" for=\"ftpc-r-who\">Who can apply<\/label><label class=\"ftpc-tab\" for=\"ftpc-r-funds\">Using the award<\/label><label class=\"ftpc-tab\" for=\"ftpc-r-video\">Video pitch<\/label><label class=\"ftpc-tab\" for=\"ftpc-r-judging\">Judging<\/label><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ftpc-content\" style=\"max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:64px 24px 80px\">\n\n<section class=\"ftpc-panel\" data-ftpc-panel=\"overview\">\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:38px;line-height:1.15;color:#004080;margin:0 0 32px\">$6,000 in Total Prizes<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:1px;background:#E2E7EB;border:1px solid #E2E7EB;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:28px;border-top:4px solid #FFC400\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.14em;color:#8A6B00;margin-bottom:10px\">1st Place<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:38px;line-height:1.1;color:#004080\">$3,000<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:28px\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.14em;color:#3585B7;margin-bottom:10px\">2nd Place<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:38px;line-height:1.1;color:#004080\">$2,000<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:28px\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.14em;color:#3585B7;margin-bottom:10px\">3rd Place<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:38px;line-height:1.1;color:#004080\">$1,000<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background:#EDF4FA;border-radius:10px;padding:24px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<p style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0;max-width:72ch\"><strong>There is no live pitch.<\/strong> Complete the written application, submit your $3,000 Growth Plan Budget, and send us a short video telling us about your business and where you want to take it next.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:24px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #E2E7EB;border-radius:10px;padding:24px\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.14em;color:#3585B7;margin-bottom:10px\">Application deadline<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:24px;line-height:1.25;color:#003469\">Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #E2E7EB;border-radius:10px;padding:24px\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.14em;color:#3585B7;margin-bottom:10px\">Winners announced<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:24px;line-height:1.25;color:#003469\">Saturday, October 24, 2026<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#22272C;margin:8px 0 0\">Winners will be announced at the Food Truck Pop-Up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<a class=\"ftpc-btn ftpc-btn--primary ftpc-btn--lg\" href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/262464743573060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ftpc-panel\" data-ftpc-panel=\"how\">\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:38px;line-height:1.15;color:#004080;margin:0 0 40px\">How It Works<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(60px,72px) minmax(0,1fr);gap:24px;padding:24px 0;border-top:1px solid #E2E7EB\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:38px;line-height:1;color:#BEDBEF\">1<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:24px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 10px\">Complete the Application<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0 0 8px;max-width:66ch\">Tell us about your food truck, your customers, what you've accomplished, and where you want to take your business next.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0;max-width:66ch\">You'll also upload a copy of your current City of Montgomery business license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(60px,72px) minmax(0,1fr);gap:24px;padding:24px 0;border-top:1px solid #E2E7EB\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:38px;line-height:1;color:#BEDBEF\">2<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:24px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 10px\">Show Us Your $3,000 Growth Plan<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0 0 8px;max-width:66ch\">Tell us exactly how you would invest the $3,000 First Place award to grow your food truck business. Your Growth Plan Budget must total no more than $3,000. If your business need exceeds $3,000, submit only the portion of your plan that fits within this amount. Do not submit a larger total budget and expect partial funding of the excess. Judges will evaluate your plan based on the $3,000 scope only.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0;max-width:66ch\">As part of the application, you'll submit a simple budget showing how you would spend the $3,000 and explain what you expect that investment to accomplish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(60px,72px) minmax(0,1fr);gap:24px;padding:24px 0;border-top:1px solid #E2E7EB\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:38px;line-height:1;color:#BEDBEF\">3<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:24px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 10px\">Record Your Video Pitch<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0 0 8px;max-width:66ch\">Create a video pitch of no more than 2 minutes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0 0 8px;max-width:66ch\">Tell us your story, what makes your business stand out, where you want to go next, and how a $3,000 investment could help you get there.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0 0 8px;max-width:66ch\">No professional video production is required. A video recorded on your phone is perfectly acceptable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0 0 8px;max-width:66ch\">Upload your video to YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, or another accessible online platform, then copy and paste the link into your application.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0;max-width:66ch\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Your video must be accessible to anyone with the link. Judges must be able to view it without requesting permission or obtaining special access.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(60px,72px) minmax(0,1fr);gap:24px;padding:24px 0;border-top:1px solid #E2E7EB\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:38px;line-height:1;color:#BEDBEF\">4<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:24px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 10px\">Judges Review the Entries<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0 0 8px;max-width:66ch\">A panel of judges will review eligible applications, including the written application, $3,000 Growth Plan Budget, and video pitch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0;max-width:66ch\">There are no live pitches.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(60px,72px) minmax(0,1fr);gap:24px;padding:24px 0;border-top:1px solid #E2E7EB;border-bottom:1px solid #E2E7EB\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:38px;line-height:1;color:#BEDBEF\">5<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:24px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 10px\">Winners Are Announced<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0 0 8px;max-width:66ch\">Three winners will be selected: 1st Place \u2014 $3,000, 2nd Place \u2014 $2,000, 3rd Place \u2014 $1,000.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0;max-width:66ch\">Winners will be announced during the Food Truck Pop-Up on Saturday, October 24, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ftpc-panel\" data-ftpc-panel=\"who\">\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:38px;line-height:1.15;color:#004080;margin:0 0 24px\">Who Can Apply?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;max-width:68ch;margin:0 0 12px\"><strong>To be eligible, applicants must:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.8;color:#22272C;margin:0 0 32px;padding-left:20px;max-width:72ch\">\n<li>Own or represent a currently operating food truck business.<\/li>\n<li>Have a current City of Montgomery business license.<\/li>\n<li>Upload a copy of the current City of Montgomery business license.<\/li>\n<li>Complete all required portions of the application.<\/li>\n<li>Submit a $3,000 Growth Plan Budget.<\/li>\n<li>Submit an accessible video pitch of no more than 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Submit the complete application by 11:59 PM on October 5, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Agree to the Official Competition Guidelines and Rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background:#F7F9FA;border:1px solid #E2E7EB;border-radius:10px;padding:24px;margin-bottom:24px\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0;max-width:72ch\">You do not have to participate as a vendor in the October 24 Food Truck Pop-Up to enter the competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background:#FFF6D9;border-radius:10px;padding:24px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:20px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 10px\">Important for Winners<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0;max-width:72ch\">Businesses selected to receive an award must become an approved City of Montgomery vendor before award funds can be issued.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ftpc-panel\" data-ftpc-panel=\"funds\">\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:38px;line-height:1.15;color:#004080;margin:0 0 16px\">How Can the Money Be Used?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;max-width:68ch;margin:0 0 8px\">Awards must be used to support the growth of the winning food truck business.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;max-width:68ch;margin:0 0 32px\"><strong>Eligible uses include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:1px;background:#E2E7EB;border:1px solid #E2E7EB;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:32px\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 8px\">Equipment &amp; Operational Capacity<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0\">Equipment or improvements that increase production, efficiency, or the ability to serve more customers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 8px\">Inventory &amp; Supplies for Growth<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0\">Inventory and supplies connected to expanding capacity, introducing new offerings, or pursuing new revenue opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 8px\">Marketing &amp; Customer Acquisition<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0\">Branding, signage, truck graphics, websites, photography, advertising, marketing materials, and other efforts to attract customers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 8px\">Technology &amp; Business Systems<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0\">POS systems, online ordering, websites, inventory management, customer management, and other technology that improves operations or sales.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 8px\">Business Expansion &amp; New Revenue Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0\">Investments that support catering, new menu offerings, increased production, new markets, or other expansion opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 8px\">Professional Services &amp; Business Development<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0\">Eligible professional services, training, certifications, consulting, accounting, marketing, and other expertise that supports business growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background:#004080;border-radius:10px;padding:40px;color:#fff\">\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:24px;margin:0 0 12px;color:#fff\">The grant does not have to be repaid.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;margin:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.86);max-width:72ch\">Grant funds may be considered taxable business income. The recipient is responsible for any applicable federal, state, or local tax obligations and should consult a qualified tax professional regarding their individual circumstances<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ftpc-panel\" data-ftpc-panel=\"video\">\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:38px;line-height:1.15;color:#004080;margin:0 0 16px\">Your 2-Minute Video Pitch<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;max-width:68ch;margin:0 0 32px\">This is your opportunity to tell us about the entrepreneur and business behind the food truck.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #E2E7EB;border-top:4px solid #FFC400;border-radius:10px;padding:24px;margin-bottom:24px;max-width:760px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:20px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 12px\">In 2 minutes or less, tell us:<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.8;color:#22272C;margin:0;padding-left:20px\">\n<li>Who you are and about your food truck.<\/li>\n<li>Why you started your business.<\/li>\n<li>What makes your food truck stand out.<\/li>\n<li>What you've accomplished and what you're most proud of.<\/li>\n<li>Where you want to take the business next.<\/li>\n<li>How you would invest the $3,000 First Place award and how it would help your business grow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background:#F7F9FA;border:1px solid #E2E7EB;border-radius:10px;padding:24px;max-width:760px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:20px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 12px\">Keep it simple.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0 0 8px;max-width:68ch\">We're interested in your business, your plan, and your vision \u2014 not your video production skills.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0;max-width:68ch\">You don't need professional equipment, editing, graphics, or special effects. A phone-recorded video is perfectly acceptable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ftpc-panel\" data-ftpc-panel=\"judging\">\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:38px;line-height:1.15;color:#004080;margin:0 0 16px\">How You Will Be Judged<\/h2>\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;max-width:68ch;margin:0 0 24px\">A panel of judges reviews each eligible entry \u2014 the written application, the $3,000 Growth Plan Budget, and the video pitch. Judges consider:<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));gap:1px;background:#E2E7EB;border:1px solid #E2E7EB;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px\"><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 8px\">Business Strength &amp; Concept<\/h3><p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0\">Clear food truck concept, identifiable customers, compelling offering, and what makes the business stand out.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px\"><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 8px\">Business Traction &amp; Accomplishments<\/h3><p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0\">Evidence of progress, such as customers, sales growth, catering, events, partnerships, expanded offerings, employees, or other meaningful accomplishments.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px\"><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 8px\">Growth Potential &amp; Goals<\/h3><p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0\">Clear and realistic vision for the next 6\u201312 months and a specific opportunity for business growth.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px\"><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 8px\">$3,000 Growth Plan &amp; Budget<\/h3><p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0\">Specific and realistic use of funds; budget totals $3,000; proposed expenses are eligible; and the applicant clearly demonstrates how the investment will contribute to business growth.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:24px\"><h3 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#003469;margin:0 0 8px\">Clarity of Video Pitch<\/h3><p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#22272C;margin:0\">Video stays within the 2-minute limit, addresses the required prompts, and clearly communicates the entrepreneur's story and vision.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background:#FFC400\">\n<div style=\"max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:80px 24px\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:48px;line-height:1.1;color:#001B36;margin:0 0 24px;max-width:20ch\">Ready to Show Us What's Next?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;color:#001B36;max-width:60ch;margin:0 0 8px\">You've already gotten your food truck on the road.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:20px;line-height:1.5;color:#001B36;margin:0 0 32px\">Now tell us where you're taking it.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:32px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:32px\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.14em;color:#8A6B00;margin-bottom:4px\">$6,000 in business growth awards<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#001B36\">$3,000 First Place \u00b7 $2,000 Second Place \u00b7 $1,000 Third Place<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.14em;color:#8A6B00;margin-bottom:4px\">Apply by<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#001B36\">Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.14em;color:#8A6B00;margin-bottom:4px\">Winners announced<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:18px;color:#001B36\">Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Food Truck Pop-Up<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"ftpc-btn ftpc-btn--primary ftpc-btn--lg\" href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/262464743573060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply now<\/a>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#001B36;margin:24px 0 0\"><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Email <a href=\"mailto:accessmontgomery@montgomeryal.gov\" style=\"color:#001B36\">accessmontgomery@montgomeryal.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Business Growth Award Food Truck Pitch Competition Your Food Truck Is Already Rolling. 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