(Cedar Rapids, IA) — The Race for the Space competition is launching to support new entrepreneurs in Cedar Rapids.
“It’s a pitch competition that we are bringing back, and it’s to get more businesses downtown, helping them get started on the right foot and helping support long term,” said Caleb Knutson, Downtown Executive Director of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.
The competition has been completely revamped from when it was previously held in 2022, featuring a mentorship program, new rubric, and more support for applicants…