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Dream Big Grow Here is a competition designed to support businesses and entrepreneurs in Iowa by offering cash grants and connecting them with local resource providers. The initiative focuses on engaging entrepreneurs through regional contests, allowing participants at various stages of business development to showcase their ventures online. This year, there will be no statewide contest, as Dream Big Grow Here partners with communities throughout Iowa to host regional competitions. With a prize pool of $7,000 for the Northwest Iowa Regional Contest, the program aims to celebrate and empower small businesses by providing valuable opportunities for growth and recognition. Generated from the website

Business & Community Services (BCS) at the University of Northern Iowa is dedicated to enhancing the economic landscape of Iowa through a collection of 12 unique outreach programs. Their mission focuses on fostering entrepreneurship, business innovation, and sustainability, providing assistance to clients across all 99 counties in Iowa. BCS serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, entrepreneurs, communities, and local governments, offering services such as marketing research, business incubation, and environmental compliance assistance. In Fiscal Year 2023, BCS positively impacted over 305,000 Iowans and supported more than 3,700 unique entities, demonstrating their commitment to building a better Iowa. Generated from the website