Dreamer: Christine Stahly Cassidy Hofmeyer

Business: Safari Child Care Center

Location: Milford, IA

Safari Child Care is a licensed daycare/preschool catering to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our mission is to provide a safe, fun, nurturing, and educational environment to encourage children to explore and learn about the world around them. We strive to create trusting relationships with our...

Dreamer: Brett Morris

Business: Momentum Consulting

Location: Milford, IA

Momentum Consulting coaches and consults individuals, entrepreneurs, CEOs and other executives to maximize profits by bringing integrity, accountability and dignity to business practices. I am applying, because I am new to the area and would like to effectively get the word out on how my business...

Dreamer: Brad Smith

Business: Cabin Fever Farm

Location: Spencer, IA

We allow people to enjoy themselves and the people they are around. For example, 3 weeks ago we hosted over 30 residents of the retirement center "River View Assisted Living" for an ice cream social. Not one resident had ever sang karaoke. By the time they left 3 hours later, they were singing karaoke...

Dreamer: Tanya Petersen

Business: Kabele's Trading Post & Lodge

Location: Spirit Lake, IA

Kabele's Trading Post & Lodge is a historical bait & tackle business located in the Great Lakes Region of Spirit Lake, IA. Kabele's has an extensive selection of open water & ice fishing merchandise. Open year around; Kabele's is up to date on the latest tackle, fishing trends, & fishing reports. Kabele's...

Dreamer: Paul and Sheila Thomsen

Business: Innspiration Bed & Breakfast and Vineyards

Location: Linn Grove, IA

We are Paul and Sheila Thomsen and in 2005 we had a dream of starting a bed and breakfast. Innspiration Bed & Breakfast opened as an inn for guests in 2008. Over the next three years, the dream expanded to include five vineyards spanning over 5 acres of land. With the love, support, and hard work of...

Dreamer: Brandon Hansen

Business: Northwest Iowa Wedding And Event

Location: Ruthven, IA

I help couples, businesses and fellow vendors establish themselves in local communities and by supporting those local businesses. By planning events for local business I am able to help provide peace of mind to my clients to plan a business meeting, holiday celebration or employee team-building events....

Dreamer: Euvonne Sheridan

Business: Euvonne Sheridan Photography and Design

Location: Webb, IA

Having lived in Northwest Iowa my whole life I’ve come to appreciate all that it has to offer. There is always something to draw inspiration from including the seasons as they change and the people I meet and photograph. I can’t imagine living anywhere else. My dream is to have a successful business...

Dreamer: Kristy Henning

Business: EcoSense

Location: Estherville, IA

EcoSense is actively researching and creating an eco-friendly option for consumers in the produce isle. We have invented a reusable produce bag that is made from recycled material and made in the U.S.A. EcoSense is applying so that we may have the opportunity to win the contest money and further our...

Dreamer: Allie McCarty

Business: Stay in Home Care, LLC

Location: Royal, IA

Stay in Home Care LLC is an in-home service provider, which assists the elderly to lead dignified and independent lifestyles in the comfort and safety of their own homes. Our services are flexible and can be arranged for as little as a few hours a week or as many as 24 hours a day, seven days a week,...

Dreamer: Paula Smith

Business: Yoga Spencer

Location: Spencer, IA

Yoga Spencer has been open for 15 months and while our small classes are wonderful, we want to reach a larger audience of rural seniors and at risk youth. The practice of yoga can help to counter general physical decline due to aging, negligent use of the body and/or the accumulation of excess tension....

Dreamer: Linda Schofield

Business: Lakes LifeSkills LLC

Location: Spirit Lake, IA

In February 2010 some of us found ourselves unemployed as a result of the closure of our workplace. Unfortunately some of our clients with mental illness also found themselves without supports. For the next 5 months we helped them shop, take their meds and anything else they needed in order that they...

Dreamer: Michael Ross

Business: Business Today

Location: Spirit Lake, IA

We do all priniting and copies as well as custom built computers, repair in store and mobile as well as consulting and other professional services. I just bought Printing Today and renamed it Business Today due to the added services. The money would be used to upgrade current equipment and or proc...

Dreamer: Anitra Wolf

Business: Blue Lake Websites

Location: Milford, IA

I have created a website as my application for this contest. Please visit http://www.bluelakewebsites.com/dreambig/. Alternative description: I am Anitra Wolf - a self-employed business owner in Milford, Iowa. I started my website design and development business in January 2010. I operate my...

Dreamer: Kristin Sierck

Business: Kristin's Kreation's

Location: Spencer, IA

To win this contest would mean the world to me! To be able to live my dream! My dream is to open my own bakery. I love to make decorative cakes and love seeing the looks on people's faces. "Is that a cake?" is my favorite comment from people! I'm currently doing cakes out of my home, but my house is...

Dreamer: Jeremy Neppl

Business: La Chiesa

Location: Spencer, IA

We are an upscale casual sit down Italian restaurant. I am applying so I will have the ability to bring some new modern cooking techniques to my restaurant. With the money I would purchase some new equipment that some nice restaurants on the east and west coast use to bring different textures and taste...

Dreamer: Michelle Stephens

Business: Balloons Galore Balloon Design & Decorating Servic

Location: Lake Park, IA

Balloons Galore is a home business specializing in creating colorful, unique balloon arrangements & decorations for any theme, special occasion or event. Including bouquet of balloons, centerpieces, arches, columns, character sculptures, balloon releases & much more. Winning the Dream Big Grow Here...

Dreamer: Joshua Link

Business: Big And Tall World

Location: milford, IA

My business would offer a close, convenient store for larger people or tall people that get tired of driving far distances and spending money elsewhere. I'm a big person, and I would like to have a store where we can stimulate our area and keep the money local. The money would be a great additive to...

Dreamer: Abigail Sedlacek

Business: Spyn Fiber Arts

Location: Spirit Lake, IA

Spyn Fiber Arts markets handcrafted yarn, roving, and finished items in an online store at www.SpynFiberArts.etsy.com. Spyn Fiber Arts is at a critical growth point. In order to effectively promote locally handcrafted fiber arts, I need additional equipment, supplies, technology, and professional...

Dreamer: Brent Burns

Business: Sylvan Learning Center in Spencer, Iowa

Location: Spencer, IA

Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of tutoring and supplemental education services to students of all ages and skill levels. We have recently purchased this center, which has been open for 9 years, and the previous owner has pulled back in his marketing efforts over the last year. We are applying...

Dreamer: Sheila Ove

Business: Grand Occasions

Location: Spirit Lake, IA

We design and offer full service decorating for events. We take someones dream and make it a reality with the goods we currently have available. We rent tables, chairs, linens, backdrops, centerpieces and more. Then we offer our services to set up and create the atmosphere requested of us. When I bought...

Dreamer: Julie Secord

Business: Lake Park Pet Resort

Location: Lake Park, IA

The Lake Park Pet Resort would cater to each individual animal's special needs while their parents are out of town. The purpose of this application is to jumpstart my plan to start this business. We are currently operating with a five-year plan to purchase the land and begin operations. A $5000...

Dreamer: Angie Akers

Business: Consultant at Isagenix

Location: Lake Park, IA

Cleanse, Replenish and Revitalize is the founding principle behind our cutting-edge products. Cleansing helps keep the body healthy and is the missing link to supporting health and successful, long-term weight loss. Replenishing the body with nutrients helps to revitalize the body’s systems, leading...

Dreamer: Helen Bosley

Business: Hoffmans Flower Shop

Location: Storm Lake , IA

We are a local florist, serving our town with all types of floral needs. Funerals, Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Everyday occasions are our specialty. We are applying for the reasons of updating our business, due to the economic crisis. We would use the money, to update the business, with...

Dreamer: PIERRE SYHARATH

Business: PC RESTAURANT SUPPLY LLC

Location: SPIRIT LAKE, IA

The business will help start a new or a renovation of a business. With my help i would help build a dream of somebody else. I would use the money to adverise that i am here to help the community.