IDEA Competition - Finalists selected

Up to three $10K winners will be announced April 25

By Times Report

The IDEA Competition has released the names of its 2017 finalists who will now move into the final phase of the competition:

Bare Cloth - Keila McCracken, Turtle River

Bolton Bees - Chiara & Travis Bolton, Hubbard County

Dean Ultra Thin Retainer - Todd Sandwick, Fosston

Raptor Rack - Jeremy Leffelman, Bemidji

Squarrel - Russ Karasch & Robert Monahan, Park Rapids

Stittsworth Meats - Mychal Stittsworth, Bemidji

This year’s winners will be selected by a judging panel comprised of members from the three area equity funds, bankers, successful entrepreneurs, and business development professionals. The panel will choose up to three winners who will each receive $10,000 to advance their business idea, plus additional technical assistance.

Continue reading for more information on how winners will be announced.