College of DuPage to host ninth annual Big Pitch Contest

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Next week, the ninth annual Big Pitch Contest returns to College of DuPage.

It is a Shark Tank-style competition where student entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for funding and support.

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The event gives young founders the opportunity to turn real-world ideas into viable businesses with help from local business leaders.

Innovation DuPage's managing director, Dan Facchini, joined ABC7 to discuss on Saturday morning. Click here for more.