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This contest is designed to stimulate entrepreneurial activity and greater awareness of the resources available to grow entrepreneurs in Iowa. All winners will be selected on an objective basis as determined by the criteria set forth below. You must read and comply with the rules to enter the Iowa Business Plan Competition (the Competition). This competition is void where prohibited by law.

Initial Applications and Executive Summaries Accepted:
March 1 through April 18, 2008
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 30

Announcement and awards will be presented at the annual Iowa Venture Capital and Entrepreneur Conference.

• $25,000 for first prize
• $15,000 for second prize
• $10,000 for third prize

Congratulations to the recipients of the John & Mary Pappajohn Scholarship Awards for spring 2008:

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
Demonstrated Interest in Entrepreneurship
Well Defined Business Concept or Idea
Overall Individual Credentials

(L to R): Matt Kinley (Equity Dynamics), Tyler Clarey, Amy Thalacker, Dan Storck (Equity Dynamics), Joel Rieken, Andy Heidloff

CONGRATULATIONS to Iowa State's Regional Finalists and Statewide Winner in the 2008 Pappajohn New Venture Business Plan Competition!!

Iowa State Regional Finalists:
* Joel Rieken, Andy Heidloff, Iver Anderson, MSE (Iowa Powder Atomization Technologies)
* Tyler Clarey, AESHM (Greenola)
* Amy Thalacker, VET MED (Black Hawk Equine Reproductive Services)

Congratulations to Joel, Andy and Iver on their TOP $5,000 Award!

Statewide $5,000 winners included:
* Joel Rieken, Andy Heidloff, Iver Anderson (Iowa Powder) - IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
* John Slump and Jared Garfield (J&J Solutions) - UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
* Tad Andreason (Andreason Racing) - NIACC

Statewide $2,500 consolation winners included:
* Stephanie Hall - UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
* Ben Frein - UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA