Winneshiek County businesses can win up to $10,000

Businesses in Winneshiek County have an opportunity to win up to $5,000 regionally or even $10,000 statewide through a contest called "Dream Big, Grow Here."

Starting August 1st, Northeast Iowa businesses can compete to win $5,000 to help bring their business concept to reality or help their business to grow here.  Regional winners can then go on to compete for the grand prize of $10,000 against the other regional winners.

Applicants will be asked to share their dreams for grow­ing their Iowa business and express what it means to be in business in Northeast Iowa.  Closing date for all entries is September 2nd. Then, starting September 3rd, visitors to the "Dream Big Grow Here Northeast Iowa Business Network" website will have the opportunity to vote on the ideas they like the best, once a day. Voting will end September 23rd.  The entry with the most votes at the end of the voting period will be the Dream Big Grow Here Northeast Iowa Business Network contest grant winner of $5,000.

To enter, fill out the online grant application at www.dreambiggrowhere.com and go to the Northeast Iowa section.