$10,000 has been donated by New Breed Seed for the second year to be given as cash awards to three local entrepreneurs to jump-start their operations. The first place winner will receive $6,000, the second place winner will receive $3,000 and the third place winner will receive $1,000.
Watch this page for details on how to apply to the 2018 Cottage Grove Business Challenge!
Last year, twenty-four local businesses responded to the challenge. There will be some changes to the process this year, but the excitement and opportunities for cash prizes and mentorship remain the same. Stay tuned.
We are looking for a $2,500 title sponsor to help us showcase the community an increase momentum. We are also looking for event sponsors at the $250 level.
Our esteemed panel of judges is currently represented by experts from a variety of fields: law, real estate, business, finance, marketing, and more.
Judges use a scoring rubric to evaluate criteria, which can be complex and subjective.
The Cottage Grove Business Challenge Gala culminates the Cottage Grove Business Challenge by bringing our greater community together to celebrate the winners and the leaders that made the challenge possible. Come meet our three finalists, runner-ups, sponsors, judges, and the supporting community. October 2018 TBD.
Cottage Grove CDC
PO Box 1084
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
contact.cottagegrovecdc@gmail.com
Cottage Grove Community Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Donors may take a tax deduction to the full extent allowed by law for their contributions to us.