The Return of Beauty Pitch

Dec 15th, 2015

Mino Zaccaro

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) announced the return of Beauty Pitch for 2016. Beauty Pitch will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016, hosted by CPNA, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Previously: Cosmoprof Beauty Pitch -- The Path from Idea to Success

Along with the announcement of the dates, the companies also annouonced Mark Cuban of Shark Tank fame will be joining to give his support and expertise. The 2016 Beauty Pitch competition is also opening new categories, titled 'Startup' and 'Established Business.'

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