Finalists 2025

SCOTT COUNTY FAST-TRACK CHALLENGE
2025 FINALISTS

LIVE EVENT
October 9th, 2025
Scott County CDA
100 5th Ave E. Shakopee MN 55379

Scott County CDA hosted the 9th Annual Scott County FAST-TRACK Challenge October 9, 2025. Applications were received from entrepreneurs in several Scott County communities. Click the image to read more:

The five finalists pitched to an esteemed panel of judges at a live event in Scott County CDA (100 5th Ave E. Shakopee MN 55379) - Thursday, October 9th, 2025. The finalists competed for start-up funds and professional services. The event was free to the public.

We would like to thank Scott County area businesses for their generosity in donating service packages which are essential for any start-up business. Thanks to our Service Providers, the winner(s) of the FAST-TRACK Challenge will receive many FREE services, and start-up cash. Sponsors list >

The 2025 FAST-TRACK Judges include Charles Shannon (Managing Director, MSV Capital), Lee Dillard (Vice President Finance/CFO at SMSC Gaming Enterprise), Brent Quast (Market President at Minnwest Bank New Prague), Joseph J. Fittante (President, Larkin Hoffman), Senator Eric Pratt (Minnesota district 54).