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Prizes

Prizes

Prize Levels

Top 3

Determined by Popular Vote

  • Cash Prizes
  • Gift Bags
  • Invaluable networking & connections
  • Greater awareness of idea
  • Community input
  • Professional Services Package: includes access & discounts to a variety of local services including legal, accounting, business coaching and planning assistance, marketing, insurance, and more!

Top 5

Determined by Judges

  • Gift Bags
  • Invaluable networking & connections
  • Greater awareness of idea
  • Community input
  • Professional Services Package: includes access & discounts to a variety of local services including legal, accounting, business coaching and planning assistance, marketing, insurance, and more!

All Finalists

  • Gift Bags
  • Invaluable networking & connections
  • Greater awareness of idea
  • Community input

Cash Awards

1st Place $5,000*

2nd Place $1,000

3rd Place $500



*The 1st place prize money is tiered based on progress.

  1. $1,250 the night of the event.

  2. Another $1,250 when they meet with a variety of professional partners and resources.

  3. $1,500 when they complete their business plan.

  4. Last $1,000 when the idea becomes operational in Grand Island.

Business Vision
“Grand Island provided us the ability to build and maintain professional careers, while still being present in our children's lives. That's the 'better opportunity' we found here.”
Lynda ConnerGrand Island Business Owner
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