Butler County Emerging Entrepreneurs Shark Tank Competition
About the Event
Join us for the Butler County Emerging Entrepreneurs Shark Tank Pitch Competition, the culmination of months of mentorship, preparation, and innovation.
This high-energy event brings together local entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, lenders, educators, and community partners as selected finalists take the stage to pitch their businesses in front of a panel of expert “Sharks.”
Finalists will present their business concepts, growth strategies, and visions for the future, followed by live Q&A from the Sharks. Attendees will get a front-row seat to bold ideas, real-world problem solving, and the entrepreneurial talent shaping Butler County’s economic future.
In addition to the pitches, the evening will feature networking opportunities, community celebration, and the announcement of competition awards and next-step support for participating entrepreneurs.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, mentor, student, or supporter of local business growth, this is a must-attend event that highlights innovation, collaboration, and opportunity in Butler County.
Event Highlights
Meet The 2026 Sharks
2026 Pitch Companies - Emerging Adult Category
** Coming Soon **
2026 Pitch Companies - Student Category
** Coming Soon **
Your Attendance Matters
In addition to the micro-grants awarded by the Shark’s Choice, there will be an Audience Vote. Each attendee will receive one vote, and the finalist selected in each audience-vote category will also be awarded a micro-grant.
Full Dinner and Two Drink Tickets Provided With Ticket.
Event Décor provided by:
Weddings by Jeff Double
Thank You To Our Already On-Board Sponsors: Green Cabbage • 1Team Media • KeyBank • Bonus Accounting • SCORE • Thompson-Miller Funeral Home • Fun Fore All Family Fun Park • RLA Learning and Conference Center • First Commonwealth Bank • First National Bank • NexTier Bank • Huntington Bank • Butler Eagle • Total Business Solutions • Edward Jones - Jeff Geibel • Butler County Manufacturing Consortium • LWP Ballon Creations • Narrow Spaces
Launch Party Discount Applied and good until 2/4. Includes Dinner, two drinks.
Launch Party Discount Applied and good until 2/4. Full Table of 10 with logo reservation in preferred seating. Includes Dinner, two drinks per ticket.