What will the winner get?
$80,000!
But you probably want details, so here you go:
Startup Capital
- Five local companies and investors have joined forces to contribute a total of $25,000 in startup capital:
- SpringForward
- Blake Shaffer, Entrepreneur & Angel Investor
- Rob Rue, President of Littleton & Rue
- Roark Thompson, Founder of PIPE AG
- Nathan Stuckey, Trial Attorney
- The Small Business Development Center will offer you a 3-year $5,000 City of Springfield Micro Loan subject to credit approval
Office & Meeting Space
- COhatch will offer a complimentary 12-month Full-Time Co-working Membership
Brand Identity/Logo Package
- Shift-ology will offer its In Focus Branding Package that includes a focus group report, logo, brand identity guide, master messages, and much more
Website Development
- Free ownership of a Torrch Local website and 12 months of free hosting, support, and maintenance
Accounting
- LWS Tax and Accounting will help you set up your tax & accounting system, provide 10 hours of free consultation, & complete your 2021 tax return
Legal Services
- The Stuckey Firm will provide up to 12 hours of legal consultation and work (i.e. articles of incorporation, operating agreements, contracts etc.)
Managed IT Services
- ProStratus will offer 12 months of its Essentials Complete IT support plan, plus up to 25 hours of project or engineering time
Radio Advertising
- iHeart Media will provide a credit for a radio advertising schedule
Livestreaming or Video Podcasting
- New Life Media Marketing & Productions will produce one livestreamed video or podcast episode per month for 12 months
Brand Video Production
- Hatch New Media will produce a professional brand video or demo reel
Photography Package
- Village Photography will provide a commercial photography package (headshots, product, service, and/or office environment images)
*Details about the exact offers will be provided to the winner after the conclusion of the competition.