“Jump-Start Downtown” is a business competition for entrepreneurs interested in opening a business in Downtown Eau Claire. This competition is open to any type of business – from hi-tech office services to specialty gift shops.
Grand Prize: $5,000 start-up capital and $500 in airtime or advertising production from Charter Media
Eligibility: Participants must be 18 years of age or older and interested in starting a business in Downtown Eau Claire or relocating a business to Downtown Eau Claire. Participants cannot enter a business already located downtown at the time of entry into the competition. Proposed business must open by May 2011.
To Enter: Participants must submit an application and a business plan for their proposed business to Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. by May 31st, 2010.
Competition Information – JumpStart Brochure 2010
Application 2010
Map of downtown boundaries
Business plan assistance
Judges evaluation form
2010 Sponsorship Packages
Business Seminars: In order to further assist those entering into the competition, DECI makes available a number of business classes hosted by area businesses. These classes range from the basics of a business plan to consultation for small businesses.
Despite the low cost participants are required to register ahead of time, please call 839-4914!
Business Plan Basics: March 17, 2010 ($5 includes light dinner)
6-8 p.m. (Western Dairyland, 418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire)Financials and Projections: April 7, 2010($5 includes light dinner)
6-8 p.m. (Western Dairyland, 418 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire)One-on-one Business Consulting: April 22, 2010 (no fee)
5-8 p.m. (Eau Claire City Hall, 203 S. Farwell Street, Eau Claire)
2009 Jump-Start Sponsors
Jump Level Sponsor:
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Leap Level Sponsors:
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Bounce Level Sponsors:Banbury Place |
Partner:
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Past Winners:
Harmony Corner Cafe (210 South Barstow Street)
iroK Insurance (914 Porter Avenue)
Cadeaux (312 South Barstow Street)
Isabelle & Co. (314 North Barstow Street)
Becki’s Mediterranean Olive Salsa (800 Wisconsin Street)
Diamond School of Dance (123 Graham Avenue)
Dessert First (204 South Barstow Street)
Willow Creek Women’s Clinic (130 South Barstow Street)
Body Focus, LLC – massage therapy (705 South Barstow Street, Ste. A)
Just Local Food Cooperative (772 First Avenue)
Cafe 420 (420 Washington Street)
Questions?
Please call Downtown Eau Claire at 715-839-4914 if you cannot view the links above or have questions about the competition.
