Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
2024 Open 4 Business Finalists
26 Jul 2024
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Main Street Iowa has named five finalists for its annual Open 4 Business Pitch Contest on Monday, Aug. 5, in conjunction with the 2024 Iowa Downtown Conference. The pitch contest will take place at The Olympic Theater in Cedar Rapids. Each of the five finalists will pitch their business idea live to a panel of judges, and the winner will receive a $20,000 grant.
The Open 4 Business program encourages business development in designated Main Street Iowa districts around the state. Each applicant completed an online application and submitted a video pitch about how they would invest the Open 4 Business grant funds to help expand and grow their business.
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