Applications for this year’s Gorge PitchFest are being taken through Friday at 5 p.m. from entrepreneurs looking to grow their business concept.  Five finalists will be selected to give their pitch to a panel of judges and an audience at the Granada Theatre in The Dalles on May 28, with an opportunity to win a $10,000 grand prize.  Jakob Lillvik of the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District says applicants don’t need to have a perfect pitch to take part.  There will be cash awards for all five finalists.  To apply, go to midcolumbiainnovationhub.org.