Application details
Big Idea Application Details
Geographic Location
Business must be in the Iowa Lakes Corridor region. The region includes the Iowa counties of Buena Vista, Clay, Dickinson, Emmet.
You can live outside the region, but business must be in the region.
Eligible businesses
Business should be in early development or operational.
Startups and expanding small businesses.
In home business looking to expand to storefront
Part time entrepreneur looking to take their idea full time
Business Succession:
*(will accept business succession with stipulations)
Must bring something new to the business to be eligible for this competition
Build on the existing business. What will you do to innovate the existing business?
Must have a business plan.
Provides something unique to the area.
Video Submission
Videos should be no more than 90 seconds long.
Entrepreneurs are encouraged to pitch without disclosing any proprietary or sensitive information to protect intellectual property.
Contact Trevor Smith at the Iowa Lakes Corridor prior to video submission to confirm eligibility for competition ([email protected]).
Non-Eligible Business Types
Recreational Drugs
Multi-Level Marketing
Drop shipping
Franchising
Solo Consulting
Others not listed, contact for eligibility
For any questions on if you qualify:
Contact the Iowa lakes Corridor 712-264-3474
Email Trevor Smith [email protected]