Dreamer: Adam Nelson

Business: clusterFlunk

Location: Iowa City , IA

Our current educational system is flawed, in that teachers are overworked, and have too many students to provide individual tutoring for each of them. At major universities, classes can have anywhere between 300-400 students. How could we possibly expect teachers to have enough time to properly guide...

Dreamer: Jeff/Mekinda Owens/Mekinda

Business: Ready To Go in America

Location: Iowa City, IA

The Problem Cultural shock plagues international students and immigrants on a daily basis in the United States. Everything from measurements and language, to the legal system differ. They make mistakes, break rules, and are often disoriented. As consequence they often pay fines, have sanctions...

Dreamer: William Nichols II

Business: Concept Studios, LLC

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

"I apologize in advance, but the scope of this project could not be condensed into an elevator speech. So I hope you all will read this whole description." - William Nichols (Owner, Photographer, Art Director of Concept Studios, LLC.) Concept Studios, LLC. is a business that takes a very personal...

Dreamer: Danielle Ameling

Business: Iron Leaf Press

Location: Mount Vernon, IA

Iron Leaf Press is a design studio that works with clients big and small. From branding a new business to wedding invitations, we provide services for all types of projects from initial concept to final production. We also specialize in letterpress printing. This type of printing uses a centuries-old...

Dreamer: Eli Shepherd

Business: Foliage Skateboards

Location: Iowa City, IA

Foliage Skateboards produces environmentally friendly skateboard products and apparel while promoting environmental sustainability, and local businesses, groups, and organizations. I (Eli Shepherd, founder) am applying because I believe Foliage Skateboards has a fantastic vision and just needs support...

Dreamer: Kyle Reasoner

Business: Eco Taxi LLC

Location: iowa city, IA

Eco Taxi provides a taxicab service that will run on its own biodiesel. Eco Taxi will create its own biodiesel from waste vegetable oil that is collected from local restaurants. Eco Taxi will have its fleet running on 100% American-made biodiesel. Eco Taxi is applying for this contest because this is...

Dreamer: Micah Kulish

Business: Sculpt, LLC

Location: Iowa City, IA

Sculpt is an Iowa City based Social Media Agency obsessed with fueling the social (media) presence of local brick-and-mortar and web-based businesses. Very few Iowa creative agencies provide affordable services to companies within their own back yard. Sculpt's business was built with a commitment...

Dreamer: Troy Miller

Business: Koala Pay

Location: North Liberty, IA

Koala Pay is launching a service that offers local customers and merchants an easy way to pay, purchase gifts cards and track loyalty rewards all on their mobile phone. Koala Pay is applying for three reasons, namely the following: 1. We believe in making big things happen in Iowa, and the proceeds...

Dreamer: Jacob Thomas

Business: Good Vibez Clothing Company

Location: Iowa City, IA

Good Vibez Clothing Company will be a company that looks to connect with the community and its customers by giving people an avenue to give to others. We will sell both good vibes apparel and moovement bandz that will connect with charities and movements by donating a percentage of our profits on each...

Dreamer: Mindy Seiffert

Business: MT Endeavors

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Currently, MT Endeavors owns and operates Shores Event Center LLC. We are in the process of researching other historic properties in Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls at this time for expansion. In addition, we are launching two new websites: www.historicbuildingarchives.com and www.architecturalsalvageexperts.com. Historic...

Dreamer: Barney Conroy

Business: Memoryize

Location: Mount Vernon, IA

Memoryize is in the business of preserving our past for our future. Countless hours of analog tapes (such as VHS) are sitting in drawers degrading over time and will eventually be unreadable. In other words, priceless family memories are in danger of being forgotten forever. Memoryize will take your...

Dreamer: David Novak

Business: DCN Safety Consulting, LLC

Location: North Liberty, IA

Safety and Risk Management Consulting-I will help your business reduce the Workers Compensation rate, recordable and lost-time injuries, and stay in compliance with OSHA regulations. By evaluating safety programs, policies, and procedures, I will provide the tools necessary to eliminate incidents, accidents,...

Dreamer: David Gott

Business: David's Famous Gourmet French Ice Cream

Location: North Liberty, IA

We make the richest, creamiest ice cream you can buy, using only the highest quality ingredients. Because our quality is so high and our flavors are so delicious, we make only pure flavors and do not produce ice cream with candy inclusions (we might, but we can't find any candies that are as high in...

Dreamer: Martha Norbeck

Business: C-Wise Design and Consulting

Location: Iowa City, IA

C-Wise, short for Carbon Wise, is committed to bringing sustainable building practices to Iowa. We help builders, owners, architects and engineers achieve green building certification under the LEED Green Building Rating System. We believe that we must walk the talk by living green; personally and professionally....

Dreamer: Michal Eynon-Lynch

Business: ActiveGrade

Location: Iowa City, IA

ActiveGrade is an online gradebook with a twist. ActiveGrade lets teachers track the levels of mastery students have achieved on the important skills and concepts that are at the heart of the class. In this way grades become dynamic pieces of feedback that help the students learn and help the teachers...

Dreamer: Ben Anderson

Business: Bandwidth Pool

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

You probably don't realize it, but there are more internet providers in your area than what you'll find in your local yellow pages. Since most people don't realize they have these 'hidden' internet choices, they end up making a decision based on limited information; generally paying a higher rate and...

Dreamer: David Tominsky

Business: CorrugatED

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Name: CorrugatED Description: Our business develops and implements K-12 programming that promotes creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The common theme in all of our programs will be repurposing cardboard for a unique application. We will use science, art, and math skills to brainstorm...

Dreamer: Shawn Cornally

Business: BlueHarvest

Location: Iowa City, IA

BlueHarvestFeedback.com contains tens of thousands of conversations. These conversations are between students, parents, teachers, and administrators, and they're all organized around skills that students are working on. We keep track of all the feedback...

Dreamer: Kristina Smith

Business: The White Barn Event Center

Location: Hiawatha, IA

The White Barn Event Center will be available to rent for corporate events, trade shows, art shows/displays, auctions, weddings and other family events. Smaller meeting rooms will be available as well. Musicians, comedians and bands will be brought in regularly to utilize the building to it's full potential...

Dreamer: Karl Becker

Business: KB Productions LLC

Location: Marion, IA

Have you ever needed to memorize a few important phrases? Or a perhaps the leading role of a play? Have you ever practiced singing a song, and wanted to quickly compare how your voice sounds when you try different techniques? Have you ever dreamt of making an audio book, but are scared at the difficulty...

Dreamer: Marie Appel

Business: K9 Oasis

Location: Mechanicsville, IA

K9 Oasis is a year-round recreational swimming pool for dogs. The purpose of the business is to provide a safe and fun environment for dogs to be able swim year round. Swimming provides an excellent exercise opportunity because it allows dogs the chance to move in a weightless to nearly weightless environment....

Dreamer: Alex Frazier

Business: Lunch Deal App

Location: Vinton, IA

Lunch Deal App solves the problem that arises when a group of co-workers try to decide on where they will eat lunch. I'm trying to promote eating locally, painlessly. The money granted would be spent solely on product development.

Dreamer: Tanya Brennan

Business: Time Capsule Studios

Location: Washington, IA

I offer custom portrait photography out of my home and on location. I would love a chance to open my own storefront and give me a competitive chance to prove myself to others. I am applying so I have some funds to be able to upgrade my equipment and outfit a studio in my city.

Dreamer: Charles Kroemer

Business: Kroemer Five Star Enterprises

Location: Marion, IA

My business is in control of all design and development of the Vinaporte(tm). Currently, business efforts are focused on identifying the most effective channels to market through advertising and distribution. The grant would be used primarily to fund the advertising and marketing efforts to get the...

Dreamer: Joey Svejda

Business: Josa Enterprises

Location: Atkins, IA

My business started in 2010 as a new tool for the automotive industry. I have started from simple idea on a piece of paper, and have excelled to start the engineering work, research, feasibility study, business plan, proto-types, working models, financing, final touches, manufacturing and marketing...

Dreamer: Kristopher Fassler

Business: Cajillion, Inc

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Cajillion provides people the opportunity to understand what type of influence they are having with the world around them. We are utilizing the recent advances in mobile technology to allow people to capture the things that influence their life the most. People's lives are shaped by their association...

Dreamer: Mitul Sarkar

Business: Tell My Story (or TBD)

Location: Iowa City, IA

Please first look at the 5 image files at the bottom for a quick overview of our Dream. Our Description, which follows below, is *significantly* long. Thank You for your interest. We appreciate any feedback that you might leave for our team via the Comments or by tweeting to us @3sarkar or @scottsw7 Each...

Dreamer: Jennie Espy

Business: Eternal Legacy Communications

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Eternal Legacy Communications extends creative solutions to individuals and families seeking unique gift ideas and heirlooms as well as to professionals envisioning innovative public relations strategies for their businesses through original illustration, graphic design, and copywriting services at more...

Dreamer: Ruth Hart

Business: Common Kitchens

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Common Kitchen is a startup with a passion to connect people and their food. We provide a roomy kitchen space and the basic staples to create memorable meals. Potential menus are posted the week before a gathering. Community members vote on which meals they would like to prepare. The night of...

Dreamer: Christopher Oetker

Business: Christopher Ryan Confections, LLC

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

We offer locally sourced baked goods in Cedar Rapids. We are a first of it's kind from scratch bakery in town. No preservatives are used in our product. We also offer gluten free and vegan choices for our customers. We are woking on expanding our allergen free line to make sure we include anyone who...

Dreamer: Erik Mickalson

Business: Solar Lawn Care

Location: Iowa City, IA

My business addresses a consumer need that is not currently available in our market or any surrounding market. Solar-powered mowing and organic soil care will help to end "our" addiction to chemically treated lawns, allowing contact by children and pets while reducing the carbon footprint of the lawn...

Dreamer: Galen Crozier

Business: GET HER COVERED .com

Location: Amana, IA

I have patented a new type of windshield cover which fits on a vehicle in a new way and actually provides the benefits you would expect of this type of product. It goes on easy, stays on, and does what it is made to do. Currently the only size available is for full sized trucks and full sized SUVs....

Dreamer: Robert Schueler

Business: Makiah O Miller Foundation

Location: Mount Vernon , IA

The business is a 'creative think tank' that actualizes the best of the best health and happiness and wealth systems into integrative simple and easy systems. We deal with attitude, movement and nutritional systems of the ultimate health of oneself. We work on individual empowerment systems that...