THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 SPONSORS OF THE SCOTT COUNTY FAST-TRACK CHALLENGE
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Silver Sponsors ($2500+)
Bronze Sponsors ($1000-$2,499)
Copper Sponsors (up to $999)
BE A SPONSOR! 2020 SPONSORSHIP IS OPEN FOR SUBMITTAL.

Gold sponsors of the 2020 event, will be provided with an opportunity to take a seat on the Judge’s panel and will be provided a chance to showcase their companies.
Professional Service Providers and Sponsors will be invited to the live event and provided a chance to showcase their companies, as well as play a hand in helping the selected winner(s) achieve success. Sponsorship provides local businesses with an opportunity to give back to the greater Scott County community and support economic development and entrepreneurship in the area.
For Immediate Release
December 27, 2019
NOW ACCEPTING SPONSORS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE
2021 SCOTT COUNTY FAST-TRACK BUSINESS CHALLENGE
Scott County businesses have an opportunity to be a part of the Award Winning FAST-TRACK Challenge and assist an entrepreneur in fast tracking their business to success. Sponsors may provide start-up cash, legal and accounting services, graphic design and web development services or other professional services beneficial to a start-up business.
The Scott County FAST-TRACKChallenge, which was named the Economic Development Association of MN’s 2018 Program of the Year, will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020.
Gold sponsors, of the 2020 event, will be provided with an opportunity to take a seat on the Judge’s panel. In 2019, judges included Charles Shannon VP of Corporate Development- Merrill Corporation, Kristin Haugen Principal & Managing Attorney at KC Haugen Law LLC., Angela Heikes, President and CEO of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Gaming Enterprise, Patrick McIntyre VP of Strategy - Best Buy and Neela Mollgaard, Executive Director of Launch Minnesota.
Professional Service Providers and Sponsors will be invited to the live event and provided a chance to showcase their companies, as well as play a hand in helping the selected winner(s) achieve success. Sponsorship provides local businesses with an opportunity to give back to the greater Scott County community and support economic development and entrepreneurship in the area.
2019 Sponsors and Service Providers included Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Minnesota Valley Electric Coop’s Operation Round-Up, Old National Bank, the New Prague Chamber of Commerce, Scott County Community Develpment Agency's First Stop Shop and Technology Village of Prior Lake. Professional Service Providers included Albert Aryee, CPA, Argos Risk, KC Haugen Law, Neon Lizard Creative Graphic Design, Open to Business (MCCD), the New Prague Chamber of Commerce, Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce, Savage Chamber of Commerce and Shakopee Chamber & Visitors Bureau.
2018/2019 Professional Service Provider, Rebecca Rausch, Owner-Neon Lizard Creative Graphic Design donated services to the FAST-TRACK Challenge and three winners. Rauch shared, “Helping brand and promote Scott County Fast Track Business Challenge was a great honor. We loved the professionalism and positive attitude of the staff that permeated the entire project. What a great opportunity for a young business! We look forward to helping again in 2020.”
2019 FAST-TRACK Challenge Winners included Hobby Farmer Canning Co., Farmhouse Market and UnLocked Golf. The companies received over $20,000 in cash and professional services due to the generosity of Sponsors and Professional Service Providers.
For more information on the FAST-TRACK Challenge please visit the website at: www.scottcountyfasttrack.com or contact Jo Foust, Business Development Specialist with Scott County First Stop Shop at: 952-496-8830 or jfoust@scottfss.org.
Professional Service Providers and Sponsors will be invited to the live event and provided a chance to showcase their companies, as well as play a hand in helping the selected winner(s) achieve success. Sponsorship provides local businesses with an opportunity to give back to the greater Scott County community and support economic development and entrepreneurship in the area.
For Immediate Release
December 27, 2019
NOW ACCEPTING SPONSORS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE
2021 SCOTT COUNTY FAST-TRACK BUSINESS CHALLENGE
Scott County businesses have an opportunity to be a part of the Award Winning FAST-TRACK Challenge and assist an entrepreneur in fast tracking their business to success. Sponsors may provide start-up cash, legal and accounting services, graphic design and web development services or other professional services beneficial to a start-up business.
The Scott County FAST-TRACKChallenge, which was named the Economic Development Association of MN’s 2018 Program of the Year, will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020.
Gold sponsors, of the 2020 event, will be provided with an opportunity to take a seat on the Judge’s panel. In 2019, judges included Charles Shannon VP of Corporate Development- Merrill Corporation, Kristin Haugen Principal & Managing Attorney at KC Haugen Law LLC., Angela Heikes, President and CEO of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Gaming Enterprise, Patrick McIntyre VP of Strategy - Best Buy and Neela Mollgaard, Executive Director of Launch Minnesota.
Professional Service Providers and Sponsors will be invited to the live event and provided a chance to showcase their companies, as well as play a hand in helping the selected winner(s) achieve success. Sponsorship provides local businesses with an opportunity to give back to the greater Scott County community and support economic development and entrepreneurship in the area.
2019 Sponsors and Service Providers included Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Minnesota Valley Electric Coop’s Operation Round-Up, Old National Bank, the New Prague Chamber of Commerce, Scott County Community Develpment Agency's First Stop Shop and Technology Village of Prior Lake. Professional Service Providers included Albert Aryee, CPA, Argos Risk, KC Haugen Law, Neon Lizard Creative Graphic Design, Open to Business (MCCD), the New Prague Chamber of Commerce, Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce, Savage Chamber of Commerce and Shakopee Chamber & Visitors Bureau.
2018/2019 Professional Service Provider, Rebecca Rausch, Owner-Neon Lizard Creative Graphic Design donated services to the FAST-TRACK Challenge and three winners. Rauch shared, “Helping brand and promote Scott County Fast Track Business Challenge was a great honor. We loved the professionalism and positive attitude of the staff that permeated the entire project. What a great opportunity for a young business! We look forward to helping again in 2020.”
2019 FAST-TRACK Challenge Winners included Hobby Farmer Canning Co., Farmhouse Market and UnLocked Golf. The companies received over $20,000 in cash and professional services due to the generosity of Sponsors and Professional Service Providers.
For more information on the FAST-TRACK Challenge please visit the website at: www.scottcountyfasttrack.com or contact Jo Foust, Business Development Specialist with Scott County First Stop Shop at: 952-496-8830 or jfoust@scottfss.org.