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Update the interior & exterior to an existing business in the Iowa Great Lakes Corridor.

Dreamer: Tanya Johnson

Business: Kabele's Trading Post & Lodge

Location: Spirit Lake, IA

Kabele's Trading Post & Lodge is a historical bait & tackle shop located in the midst of the Iowa Great Lakes region of Spirit Lake, IA. Kabele's is centrally located on the north end of the Iowa Great Lakes corridor in the heart of Northwest Iowa's most desirable recreation area. Kabele's provides an...

current rank
1
number of votes rank
2118
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Add a pumpkin patch & a winter experience that allows families to reconnect, build a new tradition!

Dreamer: Brad Smith

Business: Cabin Fever Farm

Location: Spencer, IA

Cabin Fever Farm provides everyone with the opportunity to hold their event in a rural setting; guests may explore the farm and experience the carefree life. Cabin Fever Farm has an indoor area with a full kitchen, bathroom, tables and chairs. We are open all year around to host any type of event, from...

current rank
2
number of votes rank
1698
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To make Fazz's Hot Sauce widely available to the established customer base by selling it in stores.

Dreamer: Scott Simpson

Business: Fazz's Hot Sauce

Location: Spencer, IA

Whether you like it "HOT" or "NOT SO HOT", Fazz's Hot Sauce is an original recipe that will tempt ALL taste buds! Fresh, locally grown ingredients create a burst of flavor with varying degrees of heat that is enjoyable in many ways. The sauce has a truly unique flavor, texture and color, and it will...

current rank
3
number of votes rank
1037
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Put this educational Instrument kit in the hands of every surgical student in the Nation!

Dreamer: Dari Fehr Winner

Business: Edu-Instruments

Location: Terril, IA

I have developed a cost effecient surgical instrument kit for students in the surgical field of education, professors and students alike. These kits are to be use on the students time off campus as well as in the classroom setting with and without the aid of the professor. I am currently developing an...

current rank
4
number of votes rank
841
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My dream is to carry a wider variety of quality items at a reasonable price for my customers locally

Dreamer: Megan Huntley

Business: Epic Fashions

Location: Estherville, IA

My business carries juniors and womens clothing, accessories, purses, and shoes at a very reasonable price. I would love to carry more items and have a larger variety. A lot of my customers say how they love having something right in Estherville so they don't have to travel out of town. I am applying...

current rank
5
number of votes rank
660
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Open a "home away from home" kennel where dogs and cats will frolic, exercise, smile and relax

Dreamer: Kayann Ostwald

Business: Pet Oasis of Spencer, Iowa

Location: Spencer, IA

My dream is to provide a rollicking good time for pets! Dogs and cats will be having such a delightful vacation that their owners will never feel guilty for boarding them. Sunny and cheery exercise gym with running room, love, treats, laughter and music. Spacious suites with cushy elevated beds. Cats...

current rank
6
number of votes rank
647
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I would really like to get this product on Grocery Store Shelves.

Dreamer: Kirk Klaassen

Business: Petes Casual Dining

Location: Hartley, IA

We have a very distinctive marinate! It is made with Fresh Apples. It can be used in or on almost virtually everything! We have several different flavors. Ranging from Sweet and Spicy, to those mixed with Jack Daniels and Bourbon. Our Product name is "Toppers". Top off any meal with Toppers!

current rank
7
number of votes rank
432
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My dream is to grow my business by adding portable and stationary pottery wheels.

Dreamer: Veronica McFadden

Business: Cool Catz Pottery Studio

Location: Storm Lake, IA

Cool Catz Pottery Studio offers a place for customer to create hand-painted pottery pieces, glass fusing and canvas painting and also provides Pottery-2-Go to accommodate customer's who prefer to paint pottery at home. The studio provides classes for children, teens, and adults in these art mediums....

current rank
8
number of votes rank
252
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start my own business and working with other small businesses to help build their brands.

Dreamer: Jeff Krage

Business: Okoboji Works LLC

Location: Milford, IA

Okoboji Works is a localized mobile app for the Iowa Great Lakes where locals and visitors alike can discover what to Eat, where to Stay, Play, Shop and find out about all the other Services available in the Iowa Great Lakes Region all in the palm of their hand! Okoboji Works is currently working...

current rank
9
number of votes rank
247
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...provide accessible, high quality healthcare focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.

Dreamer: Carol Lewallen

Business: Spencer Convenient Healthcare LLC

Location: Spencer, IA

Spencer Convenient Healthcare LLC is a medical clinic, opening November 2012, owned and operated by a Family Nurse Practitioner. Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of the area population by providing accessible, affordable, high quality medical care for people of all ages. We are committed...

current rank
10
number of votes rank
229
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Offer a "Virtual Office" service to area churches & small businesses

Dreamer: Andy Van Engen

Business: Virtual Office

Location: Spencer, IA

Northwest IA is a rural area with many small churches and businesses which have basic administrative needs, but not necessarily the budget for full-time trained staff. What if a third-party could provide these needed services with proficiency and experience at an affordable cost? We are starting...

current rank
11
number of votes rank
227
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I want to bring Sylvan Learning Center to more people in Northwest Iowa!

Dreamer: Brent Burns

Business: Sylvan Learning Center in Spencer, Iowa

Location: Spencer, IA

At Sylvan, we give students the skills they need to do better in school and the confidence to do better in everything else. We are in expansion mode throughout Northwest Iowa, having opened satellite centers in Sioux Center and Spirit Lake recently. We have just signed a lease for space in Storm...

current rank
12
number of votes rank
38
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I want a Fitness Center designed for the community, “Strong Individuals Build Strong Communities”

Dreamer: Bryan Obermeier

Business: Legend Training and Fitness Center

Location: Spencer, IA

We offer a 24/7 hour access fitness center, I've had to downsize as I started to big to fast and didn't get a few prospects I was hoping for. I'm downsizing and starting fresh. I'm applying because I would like to bring in some newer upgraded equipment for the members, this would also allow me to possibly...

current rank
13
number of votes rank
8
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My Dream is to expand my business adding more workers to my business and to be more productive.

Dreamer: tony talamantes

Business: Tony's Taxidermy

Location: Storm Lake, IA

I run a Taxidermy Studio and I will like you use the money to add more workers to my business and remodel my show room.

current rank
14
number of votes rank
0
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Provide everyone business or residental to have quality cooking equipment

Dreamer: PIERRE SYHARATH

Business: PC RESTAURANT SUPPLY LLC

Location: spirit lake, IA

I would use the money for exposure to the community to offer help on cooking knowledge. Be able to teach class about product awareness knowing what to cook with and how to use it. Plus being efficient in kitchen.

current rank
14
number of votes rank
0
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