Sheldon, Iowa — Three northwest Iowa business projects were given prize money for placing in the annual Dream Big Grow Here entrepreneur contest held on Thursday night in Sheldon. And one of them is from right here in O’Brien County.
Economic development professionals in the area, who organize the contest say that the Dream Big Grow Here contest is an opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to fulfill their dreams of self-employment or expansion of their current business. The contest allows entrepreneurs the chance to submit their dreams to start or expand a business, then encourage friends, family, and customers to vote for them online. The finalists presented their ideas to an audience and judges at Thursday’s pitch-off event at the Crossroads Pavilion in Sheldon for a chance to win thousands in cash prizes.
Entrepreneurs in Cherokee, Lyon, Monona, O’Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, Sioux and Woodbury counties were eligible to submit their business or startup ideas, says Sheldon Development Director Curt Strouth.
He tells us the winners.
Strouth says between 50 and 60 people attended the event. He says if you run a business or you’d like to start one, keep an eye out for the contest next year.
According to Strouth you can call him at the SCDC at 712-324-2813 or an economic development professional in your community for more information.
