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TS Bank Tank Finale: Dog Diapers, Zinnias and More

Posted by TS Bank on Oct 15, 2015 10:30:00 AM

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What do dog diapers, Zinnias and a grocery store have in common? These are just three of the six businesses competing November 10, 2015 in the TS Bank Tank Finale. The event, inspired by ABC’s hit show Shark Tank, will feature six established businesses competing for a chance at up to $25,000, however multiple winners may be awarded various amounts to help advance their business. The event will be held at Iowa Western Community College’s Black Box Theatre and introductions will start at 5 p.m.

Guests are invited to come at 4:30 p.m. for pre-event networking, where they will get a firsthand look at each business while enjoying “mock”-tails and appetizers. The viewer’s experience will go beyond watching, as each member of the audience will be able to electronically vote for their favorite business.

Meet The Businesses of TS Bank Tank
Bymoms4pets, LLC Opens a New Window. 
“A small company created by a pet mom for pet moms.” A business dedicated to making pet accessories that are easy, quick and comfortable for your pet. 

Dream Forge
With a mission “to turn the ideas of everyday dreamers into functional products,” Dream Forge serves as a hub that turns their ideas and others into a reality.

BEX International, LLC
With a goal to one day be a dominant oversea brand of lubricants, greases and chemicals, Bex International LLC prides itself on “integrity and excellent customer service.”

Mulholland Grocery, Inc.
This fourth generation, small town grocery store strives to maintain its future in a world of big business, by expanding its department offerings.

Zinnia
An online site for purchasing flowers, Zinnia has plans to further their technological platform, with a mission “to utilize technology to make flower buying simpler, more affordable, and more personal.”

Stickalicious Pops
A healthy alternative to the everyday Popsicle, Stickalicious Pops uses locally sourced, fresh ingredients.

Judges chose the final businesses during a preliminary event held last month. Businesses were evaluated based on presentation of their marketing, business, investment and exit strategy. Over all 22 businesses competed for a chance at the final round and a shot at $25,000.

TS Bank Tank, November 10, 2015 Schedule:
4:30 – Pre-Event Networking
5:00 – Introduction
5:30 – Bymoms4pets, LLC
5:50 – Dream Forge
6:10 – BEX International, LLC
6:30 – Mulholland Grocery
6:50 – Zinnia
7:10 – Stickalicious Pops
7:30 – Judges Review 
7:45 – Winner(s) Announcement 

Seating is limited at this FREE event! To register please click here.