•    Must be a U.S. resident

•    One application per applicant
•    Must be at least 18 years old
•    Must be in business for two years or less
•    No current or prior public office affiliation
•    Must pass a background check (ICHAT) - If a finalist 
•    If you operate an E-commerce/solely online business you          must be a resident of Dearborn
•    Brick and Mortar businesses must be Dearborn-based
•    Food/beverage-based businesses are not eligible for this 
competition
•    Businesses primarily engaged in real estate development,          including but not limited to construction, property                   management, and real estate sales, are not eligible for this        program                  
•   Businesses annual revenue must not exceed $250,000.00     
•  To ensure continued success, winners are required to participate in post-award follow-up, including meetings with pitch competition stakeholders at 3 and 6 months

•  Any applicant with a personal or professional relationship    that could present a conflict of interest, such as immediate family members of senior city officials or close personal associates, will be required to disclose such relationships. The City reserves the right to take this information into consideration to maintain the integrity of the process.