Jump-Start Downtown Business Competition

The Jump-Start Award

Jump-Start Downtown" is a business competition for entrepreneurs interested in opening a business in Downtown Eau Claire.

ELIGIBILITY

“Jump-Start Downtown” is a business competition for people 18 years of age or older who are interested in starting a business or relocating one to the downtown area before September 2019. Any type of business is eligible, from hi-tech offices to gift shops. Businesses entered cannot be already located downtown at the time of entry into the competition.

DEADLINE

The deadline for submitting your application and business plan is Friday, August 31, 2018.

Application

The application can be found here.

Awards

Grand Prize: $5,000 in start-up capital (sponsored by Royal Credit Union), $750 Advertising Credit with The Leader Telegram and niche publications, and a Brand Development Strategy Session with JB Systems ($680 value).

Honorable Mention: $2,500 in start-up capital (new cash prize sponsored by ‘Leap’ level sponsors) and $500 Advertising Credit with SpinVision Virtual Tours.

Innovative Idea Prize: $1,000 in start-up capital (new cash prize sponsored by Jamf).

All applicants will receive a DECI Media Package that includes online and print promotions and ribbon cutting upon opening! Also new this year is up to 6 applicants to the 2018 Jump-Start Program are eligible for the Entrepreneurial Training Program from the Small Business Development Center within 1 year!