The Hayhurst Family is sponsoring a first of its kind pitch for West Virginia businesses that are ready to accelerate. Hosted by the Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab, this inaugural statewide pitch competition will spotlight five finalists competing for the first prize of $100,000 with a second prize of $50,000. The Hayhurst LaunchLab is part of a university-wide network of centers, offices and programs that fosters and supports innovation and entrepreneurship around WVU students, faculty, and staff while engaging the statewide community. This event will be an opportunity to see some of the amazing businesses that are already thriving in the state and are ready to take a giant step forward.