Voting to begin Saturday in "Dream Big, Grow Here" contest

Starting Saturday visitors to the "Dream Big, Grow Here" Northeast Iowa Business Network website will have the opportunity to vote through September 23rd on which local business has the best idea for expansion.

Businesses are competing to win $5,000 by sharing their dreams for grow­ing their business and expressing what it means to be in business in Northeast Iowa.

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.

"The Northeast Iowa Business Network is excited to partner in the Dream Big Grow Here contest to see one of our local small businesses win $5,000, and promote all the entrants to a web audience.  All participants will be a 'winner' as each business will showcase its business plan or idea and identify and connect with its client base," said Howard County Business & Tourism Director Jason Passmore.

To vote, go to www.dreambiggrowhere.com and go to the Northeast Iowa section..