Iowa Business Grant Program Announces Winners

Iowa Business Grant Program Announces Winners

Tomorrow is the big day!  Announcements will go out letting 30 businesses know that they’ll be moving on in the Dream Big Grow Here business grant program. The program, now in its fifth year, has won numerous national economic development awards for its innovative approach to helping Iowa businesses start or grow.

Dream Big Grow Here is an initiative of the University of Northern Iowa Business & Community Services division and is supported by a variety of statewide sponsors, including Renew Rural IowaVentureNet IowaIowa Bankers AssociationVeridian Credit Union, and IASourceLink.

The program had some great contestants this year, and as always, some really inspiring and unique business ideas. Check out the entrants from each of the industries by clicking on the links below.

2015 Dream Big Grow Here Entrants:

Ag Innovation
Hospitality/Restaurants
Manufacturing/Bioscience/IT
Pre-Revenue
Professional Services
Retail/Wholesale

Watch five contestants from each of these industries pitch off at EntreFEST on May, 21st for a chance to earn $5,000. The winners of each industy will then go on to pitch once more that night for a chance at an additional $10,000. For additional information please email [email protected].

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