The Centre for Business Development is currently accepting applications for the Youth Pitch Competition for persons aged 14–24 with business ideas or existing businesses. Participants may register thrul 11 September. The top five finalists will pitch live at the Small Business Expo on 1 October at Hotel Indigo. In addition to business advisory services, cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finalists: $2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second place, and $1,000 for third place. For more information, head to cicbd.gov.ky.