The prizes.
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Top 3
Determined by Popular Vote
Cash prizes.
Professional Services Package.
includes access & discounts to a variety of local services including legal, accounting, business coaching and planning assistance, marketing, insurance, and more
Gift bags.
Invaluable networking & connections.
Greater awareness of idea.
Community input.
Free Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce one-year membership.
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Top 5
Determined by Judges
Professional Services Package.
includes access & discounts to a variety of local services including legal, accounting, business coaching and planning assistance, marketing, insurance, and more
Gift bags.
Invaluable networking & connections.
Greater awareness of idea.
Community input.
Free Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce one-year membership.
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All Finalists
Gift bags.
Invaluable networking & connections.
Greater awareness of their idea.
Community input.
Free Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce one-year membership.
1st Place $5,000*
2nd Place $1,000
3rd Place $500
*The 1st place prize money is tiered based on progress.
$1,250 the night of the event
another $1,250 when they meet with a variety of professional partners and resources
$1,500 when they complete their business plan
last $1,000 when the idea becomes operational in Hastings
