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Winner Announced in 2014 Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition

Friday, September 26, 2014
The 2014 Samuel Freeman Iowa Business Plan Competition came to a close on September 18 with the announcement of the winners at a special recognition luncheon at Drake University in Des Moines.

Iowa City area startups compete for $25,000

Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Originally published in the Iowa City Press Citizen by Aly Brown.

Ames-based r-pipe wins Samuel Freeman Iowa Business Plan Competition

Monday, September 30, 2013
The 2013 Samuel Freeman Iowa Business Plan Competition came to a close on Sept. 26 with the announcement of the winners at a special recognition luncheon at Drake University in Des Moines.

Seven finalists selected for 2013 Samuel Freeman Iowa Business Plan Competition

Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Seven businesses have been selected as finalists in the 2013 Samuel Freeman Iowa Business Plan Competition.  In the first round, businesses submitted brief information about their business plans.

Competitors selected in Samuel Freeman Iowa Business Plan Competition

Thursday, May 23, 2013
The first round of the Samuel Freeman Iowa Business Plan Competition is complete. Of the 34 executive summaries submitted, 16 have been selected to submit full business plans to be reviewed by judges.

Iowa Business Plan Competition Open for Submissions

Wednesday, March 20, 2013
New and start-up businesses can enter to win up to $25,000

Pappajohn launches annual Iowa Business Plan Competition

Friday, February 1, 2013
New and start-up businesses can enter to win up to $25,000

Winners of Business Plan Competition, Lifetime Achievement Award Announced at Entrepreneurs Conference

Wednesday, October 6, 2010
October 6, 2010 (DES MOINES) A number of Iowa start-up companies shared the spotlight Wednesday, winning awards at the Iowa Entrepreneurs Conference that will help them develop their businesses.

Three Finalists Seleted in the Samuel Freeman Iowa Business Plan Competition

Monday, September 8, 2008
The Samuel Freeman Iowa Business Plan Competition is in its final stage. Three finalists have been chosen.