If you had $30,000 to invest in technology to take your business to the next level, how would you invest it? Connecting in innovative ways with customers? Managing back office operations more efficiently? Creating a whole new line of business enabled by technology?
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The three entrepreneurs and three startups who had the best answers were announced this year’s Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs grand prize award winners by Comcast Business. The Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs program is a national competition that awards cash and consultation services to aspiring firms who are putting technology into action to grow their business and enhance profitability.
The businesses not only won that money, there were given an additional $20,000 cash award as well as an all-expenses-paid trip to Comcast headquarters in Philadelphia where they will receive one-on-one consulting with national business innovation experts.
Click here to read their winning essays.
The six grand prize winners come from a wide range of industries and locations across the U.S.:
Act II Consignment (Littleton, Colo.)
A consignment boutique for fashion clothing and accessories, Act II Consignment offers everything you need to complement your wardrobe – from designer jeans to casual chic wear to purses and household items. They value high-quality at affordable prices.
Fresh Co Home, Inc. (Bloomfield, Mich.)
Fresh Co Home, Inc. is building company providing home improvement services such as painting, roofing, siding and gutters.
Camp Curiosity, Curiosity Shoppe & Toddler Center (Doylestown, Penn.)
Camp Curiosity, Curiosity Shoppe & Toddler Center provides educational programs and summer camps for children, ranging from infants to teenagers. Located on a beautiful 55-acre farm in Doylestown, Penn., their trained team of professionals is dedicated to giving children the benefit of a fun and inspiring program by encouraging self discovery, originality, and individualism we avoid the competitive atmosphere of education and encourage each participant to proceed at their own pace.
The Training Room Physical Therapy (Garnet Valley, Penn.)
The Training Room Physical Therapy offers sports and orthopedic physical therapy and rehabilitation services for athletes and active individuals. Through their comprehensive program, a staff of fully licensed physical therapist assists patients through the best course of action to restore, maximize and preserve function and health.
Noggin Builders (Northbrook, Ill.)
Noggin Builders provides educational classes, events and summer camps for children ages 2 to 12. It’s a place where kids get to design a working circuit, build a roller coaster, create gooey substances, use detective science techniques, explore animal habitats, mix up sweet treats and play fun games.
Big Minds (Pinole, Calif.)
Big Minds is an interest-based school for 2e (twice exceptional) elementary children. They facilitate projects that are based on the genuine interests of the students. Using a flexible framework, students are guided as they explore their passions, learn to problem-solve and develop social skills.
