The pitch competition at the second annual Athene Black and Brown Business Summit is accepting applications through 5 p.m. on March 1. Any business that is at least 51% minority-owned can apply, including nationwide and international businesses, but they must present at the summit in person. The application form is available at this link. The summit is scheduled for April 21 and 22 at Athene in West Des Moines, where Daymond John of “Shark Tank” will deliver the keynote speech. For more information and to register for in-person or virtual attendance of the summit, visit wdmchamber.org.