Dreamer: Alan Morrison

Business: AM Guitar Repair

Location: Davenport, IA

AM Guitar Repair is the result of a dream I had from the time I was in high school. It is an existing business that started part time in the basement of my home in April 2008. By January of 2009 it was full time. In May of this year AM Guitar Repair moved into commercial space in Davenport. I repair...

Dreamer: Britney Bakken

Business:

Location: Decorah, IA

I want to provide the service of cooking and delivering nutritious meals to clients’ homes, focusing on local and organic products. While working with elderly and people with disabilities in their homes I transformed my cooking style and my relationship with food. I realized how imperative it was for...

Dreamer: Jeremy & Sara Struble

Business:

Location: Turin, IA

Our family fun farm operation will start out with a pick your own garden and pumpkin patch. It will expand with fun activities such as zip lines, camping, bon fire pits, canning and freezing lessons, petting zoo, wedding destination and cabin rentals. Our main goal is to spend more time with our family...

Dreamer: Marilyn Moore

Business:

Location: Waterloo, IA

My dream is to have an indoor arena. By building an indoor arena would give ASPIRE the ability to serve more individuals with disabilities. It would give us the ability to hold classes nearly year around. ASPIRE serves over 500 individuals each year in an 100 year old barn and outdoor arena. God has...

Dreamer: John Kjome

Business:

Location: Decorah, IA

At Clearfork Stoneworks in Decorah,Iowa I create furniture and furnishings incorporating clay, stone, glass, metal and reclaimed wood. My work is a blend of my life skills as a multi-media craftsman. I have a passion for creating functional art and my work can be found in homes here in north east Iowa...

Dreamer: Steve Wilke-Shapiro

Business:

Location: Des Moines, IA

The Des Moines Rehabbers Club is currently a loose affiliation of people with a common interest in renovation, preservation, and maintenance of historic Des Moines buildings. We will use this grant to help incorporate as a sustainable organization, sponsor renovation-related events and trainings, and...

Dreamer: Kayla Mattingly

Business:

Location: Woodbine, IA

From color to haircuts to facials to massage, these are just a few of the many services that will be provided. I am hoping to create a luxurious and sophisticated environment for people to come, relax, and be pampered. I also want to start an annual "Extreme Makeover" and hold hot tools and makeup classes....

Dreamer: Sheila Samuelson

Business:

Location: Iowa City, IA

Consider these facts: - Increasingly, employees believe their companies should do more to protect environmental quality. - College graduates prefer to work for environmentally and socially responsible organizations. - Companies that go beyond compliance put themselves out ahead of both regulation...

Dreamer: Carrie Bonnett

Business:

Location: Des Moines, IA

I currently own Downtown Doggy Daycare in Des Moines,, Iowa. My dream is to expand my business to include grooming, training, pet transportation and an adoption center. This grant would be useful to help us work towards this expansion. We want to be a "one stop shop" for all your dog's needs!

Dreamer: Kristy Henning

Business:

Location: Estherville, IA

My goal is to create a re-useable drawstring produce bag made from corn, soy or recycled plastic based fabric. I wish to have all of the elements of the bags to be Made In the USA and also for the bags to be crafted in the USA. I believe that my product idea is on the cutting edge of the Green Revolution...

Dreamer: Steven Baker

Business:

Location: Des Moines, IA

The big dream Steven Baker has for Beyond Spell Check is to develop and expand it to an LLC with a network of other editors and indexers, using a contemporary business model for the publishing industry. Beyond Spell Check, developed and owned by Steven Baker, offers copyediting and indexing services...

Dreamer: Anita Hardy

Business:

Location: Shell Rock, IA

I have a large personal collection of exclusive pictures of Iowa, including nature, garden, historical sites, and unusual pictures from the "back forty" that I would like to share with others. I have an eye for interesting subjects and have won ribbons with my photography at the Buler County Fair. ...

Dreamer: Jake Kerber

Business:

Location: Ankeny, IA

Maintenance Book by KerberTech is a new system to help small and medium companies manage their maintenance efforts. My dream is to increase adoption of this system through increased marketing and to grow KerberTech from one employee to one hundred. Construction & manufacturing companies track maintenance...

Dreamer: Jody Halsted

Business:

Location: Ankeny, IA

This site will go beyond the tourism board and share Iowa's unique beauty. Featuring “been there done that- and you should too” stories from across the state, an event calendar and easy search by area of Iowa and type of activity. This prize would build the site, pay writers, support promotion and cover...

Dreamer: LuAnn Jackson

Business:

Location: Webster City, IA

By being able to purchase design software would allow me to make up designs instead of paying to outsource and that will save me money starting a home busines doing heat transfers on shirts and accessories. We have plenty of young ballplayers that would benefit from this plus community events planned...

Dreamer: Adrienne Vevera

Business:

Location: Iowa City, IA

The fundamental goal of this facility and program will be to improve the lives of our customers by strengthening the bond with their dog(s), and increasing their overall knowledge and understanding of dogs and dog behavior. Working with the dogs during the day, we will be teaching what behavior is acceptable...

Dreamer: Shirley McLemore

Business:

Location: Davenport, IA

There are many times when information for failing neighborhoods doesn't get to the people, a lot of times its financial, or they don't feel connected to the population outside of their area. This newsletter would inform the people of many of health programs, benefits they might be missing, school programs...

Dreamer: Alysha Hammen

Business:

Location: Wayland, IA

My name is Alysha Hammen. I have opened my own salon in Wayland, IA. I have always wanted to open my own salon. I went to La James International College for my cosmetology schooling. I graduated in January of 2009 and started working at Cost Cutters. After working there for about a year and a half...

Dreamer: troy johansen

Business:

Location: west union, IA

We have successfully operated our business in West Union, Iowa for the past 7 and 1/2 years. When we took over, we went through a major renovation of the place we purchased to show West Union and surrounding areas, what a clean and friendly sports bar could do in the area. Now we would love to update...

Dreamer: Daphne Christensen

Business:

Location: Norwalk, IA

The mission of Dylan's Smile is to instill hope and foster pride in any family of a child with a facial birth defect. Our goal is to initiate and provide resources for supportive relationships, while building confidence through camaraderie. We understand that having surgery can cause fear and anxiety...

Dreamer: Sam DuRegger

Business:

Location: Pella, IA

Vision We live to create. With a brush, pen, camera or mouse… it doesnʼt matter. Each medium is an extension of who we were created to be – artists, writers, producers, and designers. Together we: - Seek genuine and long-lasting relationships. - Look for inspirational opportunities. ...

Dreamer: Terri Olson

Business:

Location: Boone, IA

My store would include A Dollar Store, Coffee Shop and Gift Shop. I would love to bring this to my town to strengthen the community and bring back the good old day charm. With valued prices and warm hospitality, I'm sure this would be a great success.

Dreamer: Jeffrey Short

Business:

Location: Cedar Falls, IA

GS Solutions LLC is the owner of Breathalyzershop.com and Alcohawkbreathalyzer.com where we strive for community safety. We are an authorized dealer for AlcoHAWK Breathalyzers and these are currently the only breathalyzers that we sell at our site, but will be rolling out our own line of breathalyzers...

Dreamer: Gavin Feuerhelm

Business:

Location: Ankeny, IA

My dream starts with the website freefiscaltherapy.com. The site provides customers the opportunity to get free advice on their current financial situations and provides recommendations to help them reach their financial goals. I hope to educate those who think financial help is too expensive or unecessary...

Dreamer: Steven James

Business:

Location: Des Moines, IA

continue to grow from a tiny food venue (SJ Diversity Cooking), to a well-known restaurant, catering and entertainment attraction in Iowa (Fat Tuesday). My dream is to become a part of Iowa's magnetism by providing the best New Orleans, Cajun, southern comfort foods and ambiance that is possible. I have...

Dreamer: Bradley Lane

Business:

Location: New Sharon, IA

I have just began startup of Lane Innovated Designs, starting with my patent pending design of the first truly pourable colander. At Lane Innovated Designs, we want to offer quality and innovated solutions to everyday needs. Such as with the Pourable Colander; created out of the frustrations I and...

Dreamer: Todd Brunia

Business:

Location: Urbandale, IA

Mobile technologies are hot. Smart phones and tablet computers are the rage and represent the newest frontier for marketers of software products. My dream is to establish a company right here in central Iowa that employs talented Iowans dedicated to shaping the landscape of the mobile software industry....

Dreamer: Kimberly Lewis

Business:

Location: Waterloo, IA

FUN, FAMILY & ENTERTAINMENT IS ALL YOU'LL REMEMBER AFTER WE BUILD 1 OF WATERLOO'S ONLY ROLLERSKATING RINK. SINCE THE FLOOD OF JUNE '08, OUR CITY HAS MISSED THE THRILL TO ROLL AROUND ON OUR 2 OR 4 WHEELS. STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT IS DEFINITELY WHAT WE NEED 2 GET THE BUZZ ROLLING 2 PLANT ALL THE...

Dreamer: Tammy Angaran

Business:

Location: Des Moines, IA

Services provided would consist of Administative support,concierge services,ITsupport,website support and marketing support to name a few. I would focus on small business owners who want the feel of a large company. My services would allow them to focus on growing the business instead of various administrative...

Dreamer: Fusion Edge Photography Fusion Edge Photography

Business:

Location: robins, IA

I would love to have the opportunity to advertise on a billboard, radio, mall display or even a TV commercial. In my photography business it's all about name recognition and getting your name known. This would be a great award. Thank You!

Dreamer: Elizabeth Vasquez

Business:

Location: Des Moines, IA

Latino Resources, Inc. is looking for funding to offer a Family Empowerment Program in Des Moines, IA. Two 10-week sessions would be offered during the school year on Saturday’s from 9 to 12noon in a central location. Families with English Languages Learners (ELL) would be targeted to come and improve...

Dreamer: Janette Young

Business:

Location: Bondurant, IA

I have a house that I live in that is in the downtown district of Bondurant. it use to be a cafe and I would love to convert it back to a food establishment. I am a Bondurant native and have lived in the same neighborhood for 56 years. I have the okay from the city and just need some finacial help to...

Dreamer: Doug Podhajsky

Business:

Location: Grimes, IA

I am starting a business where if someone has had too much to drink, they can call and 2 drivers will show up where ever that person is. 1 driver will drive the inebriated person and their car home and the other person to follow. This way the person who is drunk can get home safely and their car is...

Dreamer: Jamie Cochran

Business:

Location: Moravia, IA

Iowa’s Ocean wants to be the foremost publisher of Rathbun Lake Visitors Guide(s) that operates with a mission to serve our surrounding communities and promote Rathbun Lake as a unique, first-rate year-round quality destination for the economic benefit and quality of life for the area – a popular destination...

Dreamer: Paula Hender

Business:

Location: Ankeny, IA

This publication would be printed locally and would also concentrate on local eating establishments. It would provide families information such as kids eat free nights, special deals, local metro places. In addition it would provide visitors and conventioners a one stop place to see what eateries the...

Dreamer: Gary Woods

Business:

Location: Waterloo, IA

I own a franchise called Senior Helpers and have been operational for over two years in Waterloo. My territory is from Marshalltown to the Minnesota border and I'm on a wild rollercoaster ride of highs and lows, assisting Elderly Iowans with non-medical, private duty in-home companion and personal care....

Dreamer: Brenda Day

Business:

Location: Sioux City, IA

The Working Malinois K9 Kennel, L.L.C. is an import kennel to supply high quality German Shepherd Dogs and Belgian Malinois Dogs for the express purpose of aiding Police/Sheriff and Military K9 Unit professionals. Funds are needed to supply capital for the purchase of an acreage to kennel the canines...

Dreamer: Becky Venneman

Business:

Location: Ames, IA

I want to become the local source for Iowa organizations needing background checks on employees, tenants, and/or volunteers. After improving services with online reporting, and expanding services available to include drug screening and driver records, I want to be able to be the one stop source for...

Dreamer: Deann Jansen

Business:

Location: Kellogg, IA

I would like to build a boarding kennel for dogs on our acreage and call it "Rolling Acres Kennel and Lodge". The primary purpose of this business would be to board dogs while their owners vacation and to give them human contact during the day. I want the dog owner to have peace of mind and know that...

Dreamer: Jeremy Schultz

Business:

Location: West Des Moines, IA

My dream is to create a Des Moines Dinner Clubs website where people can connect and have the tools to create their own dinner clubs—whether they want a monthly gourmet feast or pizza with friends. The website will collect a person's preferences and match them with a local dinner club, automate invites...

Dreamer: Joni Preston

Business:

Location: Waukee, IA

I would like to grow my existing salsa business as well as branch into a healthy food product line which would include gluten free, low salt and low sugar products. I would also like to write a cookbook which would include favorite family recipes which I have tweaked to make them healthier along with...

Dreamer: Rachelle Dermody

Business:

Location: Urbandale , IA

I want to be able to have everything set up so all she has to do is set up the details. The company will have a Photographer, a DJ, a Florist, a cake decorator, and anything else that a bride may need for a wedding. This way she doesn’t have to check around for the cheapest price it will be a bulk p...

Dreamer: Chuck Betts

Business:

Location: Keokuk, IA

The Concept – a regional consulting firm providing clients the resources to complete projects and programs which, due to lack of full-time resources, might not be completed in a timely manner. Why Now – - recent period of economic distress which forced organizations to become very resource-lean,...

Dreamer: danny robinson

Business:

Location: albert city, IA

because i love working on cars that have been my dream

Dreamer: Ryan Jay

Business:

Location: Delhi, IA

My idea would be to open a homestyle cooking like chicken salad, pumpkin bars, coffee, sandwichs, and whatever else a student enjoys out at Hawkeye. Hawkeye students have to travel up to 3 miles to get gas or groceries. By building a cafe type setting, this would allow the students to get their things...

Dreamer: Bette Luck

Business:

Location: Wellsburg, IA

My shop would be a place where my vendors could sell their work and offer classes to other artists. I am interested in helping others sell their work, network with other people that are interested in "creating art" and uplift my very small rural community. We have several camping areas in the area...

Dreamer: Cindy Gleason

Business:

Location: Waterloo, IA

I want to make attorneys and the public aware of what a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst is and does, and why we are important at one of the most emotionally and financially fearful times in life, partcularly since there are only eight in the state of Iowa and only one east of Interstate 35 (that's...

Dreamer: Michael Nazarchyk

Business:

Location: Arlington, IA

I will make and sell my jewelry to various wedding shops. The jewelry will be handmade and contain swarovski elements.

Dreamer: Bruce Dodgen

Business:

Location: Clive, IA

Dodgen Photography is a small photography studio located in the Des Moines suburb of Clive that serves the metro area and around the state. We are surviving in a market where the quality of photography is being left behind. We would like to use the new digital technology to help other business...

Dreamer: sheiila rush

Business:

Location: birmingham, IA

a person who sell glass figures an other figures

Dreamer: Abubaker Elkhalifa

Business:

Location: Iowa City, IA

To establish a construction company to create ideas and new methods for development projects that will support the environment.

Dreamer: Kathleen Murphy

Business:

Location: Clearwater, IA

My company assists other business owners to find promotional products for their small business by providing the best prices around. I strongly believe that a business should not have to spend over their budget to get quality products when promoting their business. My motto is "Creat great art for good...

Dreamer: Randy Johnson

Business:

Location: Marshalltown, IA

Would love to run a flea market. This would help to get used and new products to consumers, with most being well below the prices they have to pay for them at retail stores.

Dreamer: Mary Sebring

Business:

Location: Sumner, IA

Total Coverage is a Young, Green, custom powder coating company. At this time we are out sourcing our sandblasting needs which is not cost effective for our service. We are in need of an air compressor to accommodate our sandblasting cabinet.