2026 Open 4 Business competition supports small business growth in Clarence, Elkader, Marion, Fort Dodge and Newton
OSCEOLA, Iowa (October 7, 2026) — Five small businesses in Main Street Iowa districts have received a combined $75,000 in state grants through the 2026 Open 4 Business competition, supporting expansion projects and new equipment investments in downtown communities across the state.
The finalists presented their growth plans during a live pitch event at Off The Rails Catering & Events in downtown Osceola. Each entrepreneur had five minutes to make their case to a panel of judges…