We are pleased to announce the creation of the SEED Dixie Web Development Award!
The award will be given to two Washington County Businesses. A local businessperson has donated the funds to provide $5000 each to two local companies that deal directly in e-commerce to help develop and upgrade their websites.
The SEED Dixie Web Development Award aligns with the objective of SEED Dixie and USTAR, whose mission is to help create high paying jobs in Washington County. If you own e-commmerce businesses, have thought about starting one, or may know someone who does, this is an open invitation to apply for all e-commerce businesses in Washington County. We expect this award to serve as that little push that your e-commerce businesses need to help get them to the next level! Not only will the winners benefit financially, they will be personally mentored by an experience and successful e-commerce business owner.
The companies may be start up or existing enterprises with an e-commerce focus.
Applicants must submit an application along with a cover letter explaining the company's history and products.
Applications MUST be received by June 15th.
What you agree to as an applicant
- Be an existing or new business that deals in e-commerce.
- Complete a one page business plan (sample included) with a cover letter explaining the history of your business and use of funds to meet a certain milestone.
- Be physically located in Washington County and agree to remain in Washington County for 3 years or forfeit amount of the award back to the SEED Web Development Fund.
- Have the development work completed by a qualified firm. Award check will be payable to both the company and the firm to provide an audit trail and accountability. The firm must be experienced and pre-qualified by the Dixie Business Alliance. Firm must agree to negotiated development fees.
- Must allow SEED Dixie/USTAR to track progress and results of the development at regular intervals during for the first two year period after the award.
- Sign a contract including all of the above.
How do I apply?
To apply, Complete the PDF Application as directed and return to Jill Elliss as an attachement via e-mail. You may also download a Cover Letter outlining the details of what you agree to.