Dreamer: Cory Vieth

Business: Computer Troubleshooters

Location: Waterloo, IA

Computer Troubleshooters is the best computer shop you've probably never heard of. We provide service and we sell computers in the Cedar Valley for home and business. Have us onsite in your home, or out at your business, either way, we will get the job done. Purchase a monthly service plan, a block...

Dreamer: Elizabeth Wilson

Business: Eat Cakes

Location: Hudson, IA

Eat Cakes makes one-of-a-kind edible works of art in the form of cake. Whatever you can dream up, I can create to make your dreams come true. I am applying for Dream Big, Grow Here because making people happy through beautiful, incredibly detailed, delicious cakes is something I love to do, and in order...

Dreamer: Jane Zehr

Business: Watapri

Location: Waverly, IA

My business is at the start-up stage. The material has arrived and sewing has begun on the first few pairs. I have shared my idea with women and their reactions were unbelievable enthusiasm. They want to be in Watapri. My business could help women to become more active. One woman even said, "Now I...

Dreamer: Brian Hoyer

Business: Recycle Rite, Inc.

Location: Cedar Falls, IA

Recycle Rite, Inc. currently provides curbside recycling for over 500 households and businesses in the Cedar Valley area. In addition to curbside recycling, Recycle Rite, Inc. also provides refuse solutions for large scale events. We are continuing to expand in the Cedar Valley and the services that...

Dreamer: Dawn Pursell

Business: Lizzy Mae's Cupcakes & Sweets

Location: Waverly, IA

Finally after many years of hoping and dreaming and words of encouragement from family and friends I finally decided to start selling my homemade sweets. My love for baking started at around age 4. I loved visiting my grandma Verda “Mae” and walking into her house it always smelled of homemade yummy...

Dreamer: Janey Shekleton

Business: Janey Lynn's Designs

Location: New Hampton, IA

Expand our computer networking capabilities to link our employee base along with controlling our inventory. We also need networking for our shipping location with our office. We would like to employ additional persons to help us in our area. Upon “Winning Big” our sales would increase as well as the...

Dreamer: William Harwood

Business: iTracking Research, Inc.

Location: Cedar Falls, IA

Our dream is to develop iTracking Research as a company that provides trusted advice to clients based on solid research results. Our company uses eye tracking methods to investigate questions clients have regarding product design, website usability, and online, print, or video marketing efforts. ...

Dreamer: Stacey Lucas

Business: Opa! Body Sugaring & Skin Care

Location: Waterloo, IA

Opa! is the premiere body sugaring (all-natural hair removal) and skin care spa in the Cedar Valley. My clients can be confident they will be taken care of in a professional, welcoming, heart-warming, soul-rejuvenating environment, without judgment, as they experience the art of sugaring for the first...

Dreamer: Tony Blazek

Business: International Core Exchange

Location: Lawler, IA

International Core Exchange is a web based company where the remanufacturing industry can benefit from having a dedicated portal for buying and selling used/worn out automotive parts.This portal is also open to the general public (garage mechanic) so they can dispose of used parts in the most environmentally...

Dreamer: Sherry Kiskunas

Business: Kiskunas Consulting L.L.C.

Location: Waterloo, IA

Kiskunas L.L.C. is a "for profit" business and currently has a contract with "Disability Connections L.L.C.", to help disabled people in the surrounding area apply for Social Security benefits. I would use the grant money for the start-up costs (computer, printer, copier, fax, scanner, office space at...

Dreamer: Patrick Weber

Business: 3rd Pig Consulting

Location: Dysart, IA

3rd Pig Consulting was founded on the belief that a business built on a strong foundation will thrive where others have failed. Like the 3rd pig from the fabled tale of the 3 Little Pigs’ 3PC is committed to providing our clients with the bricks they need to ensure a healthy future for their company....

Dreamer: Natasha Chughtai

Business: Esha Images

Location: Cedar Falls, IA

I would use the funds to purchase equipment to get started in the photography field. I already have a basic understanding of the components needed to take great photos. With these funds I could get the necessary equipment to expand the dream I already have through buying specific lenses and lights to...

Dreamer: Sandy McAntire

Business: Shoestring Jungle

Location: Chelsea, IA

Shoestring Jungle is pre-start up with a D-day to open of November 1st. In essence, it is a retail and online marketing service to assist local small business, entrepreneurs, and artisans grow and create jobs. It is a complete scalable marketing package that includes retail floor space, an online ecommerce...

Dreamer: Brittany Rumsey

Business: Klumsey Foole

Location: Waterloo, IA

Do you ever go out and see at least one person wearing something you have on or that’s in your closet at home? Do you have a pair of jeans that you have had since high school and have no life left, or a band t-shirt you wore to every concert you went to? Well Klumsey Foole is here to help you hold on...

Dreamer: Tony Miller

Business: CVPS, LLC

Location: Waterloo, IA

I provide document delivery services. I am just starting out, currently scheduled to open to the public on October 1, 2012. I am applying because I need additional finincial assistance with getting the business started. There will be a delay in producing any receivables, and will need to provide payroll...

Dreamer: Reed Spore

Business: Full Count Sports Academy

Location: Cedar Falls, IA

Full Count is an indoor hitting/pitching/fielding baseball and softball facility. We have instructors that work on an individual and group basis. We coordinate and coach teams that travel throughout the state for boys and girls whose ages range form 7-14 years old. We are applying for the opportunity...

Dreamer: Heinz Academy

Business: Heinz Academy for the Performing Arts

Location: Cedar Falls, IA

We are a dance and music performing arts school in the Cedar Falls and Independence area. We provide age-appropriate and safe learning environment for students between the ages of 3-year-olds to adults. Being physically active is something very important and needed in today's society and getting the...

Dreamer: Katie Warren

Business: KT's Indoor Inflatable Park

Location: Waterloo, IA

KT’s Indoor Inflatable Park is an indoor and outdoor play area for children 12 and under. We have stationary toys, several inflatable bounce houses, slides and an obstacle course. We offer birthday parties as well as private and corporate rentals. KT’s motto is PLAY, LAUGH, JUMP! We can use the...

Dreamer: Nicholas Halbach

Business: Quickies

Location: Elk Run Heights, IA

Hi! I am Nick Halbach. My significant other, Lorna, and I are not only a couple, but business partners. We were born, raised, and continue to live right here in the Cedar Valley. Our dream is to launch a mobile oil change service that comes to your home or workplace. In our business model, clients would...

Dreamer: Gerald Young

Business: Young G's Bar-B-Que Sauce

Location: Waterloo, IA

My business is help people enjoy the great taste of young G's product on their meeted foods. I'm applying to market my product not only in the U.S. but, across the world. The money will be used to market Young G's and creating jobs for my fellow American.

Dreamer: John Brooks

Business: Brick to Click

Location: Cedar Falls, IA

Brick to Click establishes e-commerce sales channel solutions for small retail business owners. We provide the knowledge and resource that allow entrepreneurs to begin selling on eBay, Amazon and via web stores. Brick to Click also provides a full line of marketing and public relation solutions. I...