MURRIETA – Swellter, a startup at Murrieta Innovation Center, was awarded first place in a countywide Fast Pitch Finale Wednesday, April 27. The Fast Pitch Finale is the culminating event of the 2022 Riverside County Innovation Month. Throughout April, the county, partner cities, Murrieta included, chambers, higher education institutions and strategic partners across Riverside County held events highlighting and supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. This year’s program marks the fifth year for this month-long showcase.Southwest Riverside County held the local Quick Pitch competition Monday, April 4, where local startups were invited to apply to make their pitch before judges. Participants were given the opportunity to deliver a 5-minute pitch to a panel of judge