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COMMUNITY
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YEARS
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BUSINESS COMPETITIONS
307
APPLICANTS
28
WINNERS & AWARDEES
434K
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OUR MESSAGE
Small businesses are the bedrock of rural economies; thriving in good times, struggling when disaster strikes – a point brought home in painful and graphic detail following numerous fires in Lake County. We formed 1Team 1Dream with a clear purpose– to support and promote economic growth and stability in Lake County and to provide on-going education and opportunity to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Join us. Help us open doors to resources that will invigorate, educate and promote success through the use of sustainable business practices including modern-day digital tools, marketing strategies, and mentoring support. Collectively we can make a meaningful difference – one small business at a time. We welcome like-minded individuals, businesses, and civic organizations to join our team.
To learn more, please get in touch at [email protected].
Press
Rocking the rolled ice cream life
Lake County welcomed its first rolled ice cream shop called Rock n’ Rolled Ice Cream located at 19851 Hartman Road in the...
Local businesses speak about participating in competition
The 1Team1Dream non-profit organization held its Third Annual Hands Up Lake County Competition, raising the cash prizes from $50,000 to $100,000 and also creating a...
Peace and Plenty Farms takes top prize in annual business competition
A founding premise of the Hands Up Lake County Business Competition is that small businesses are the backbone of our rural economy.
OUR SPONSORS
OUR VALUES
Leading Through Innovation
We use modern tools and lead through innovation. A collaborative mindset, purpose driven ideals and a commitment to innovation through specialized training and mentorship can lead to a robust business environment and successful business enterprises.
Pursuing Excellence
1Team 1Dream believes in the pursuit of excellence. An open door, a hand up, the opportunity to excel, and the prospect of a cash boost is a confidence builder – and a formula for success.
Growing By Learning
1Team 1Dream aspires to encourage learning as a life-long pursuit. Through on-going mentorship and training opportunities, small Lake County businesses and budding entrepreneurs can adapt to changing technology and innovations.
TESTIMONIALS
“…it’s worth the investment to apply for the competition. Even if you don’t win, you’ll learn something. I didn’t know some of the things I learned about running a business.”
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