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Sunny Valley Aerial wins 2026 Hormel Competition

Sunny Valley Aerial wins top prize in Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Sunny Valley Aerial was named the top prize winner Thursday at the 2026 Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition. Evan Messersmith’s ag precision spraying business proposal was one of eight business presenting to judges at McCook Community College’s East Campus – all received a part of the $25,000 in...

2024 Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition winners

Emily Young, Elevate Wellness win Hormel Competition

Monday, April 22, 2024

Four checks totaling $25,000 were awarded Friday for the 2024 Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition. Emily Young, Elevate Wellnes, LLC received the first-place award and received a check for $15,000.

Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition 2024

Six local semifinalists named for Hormel Competition

Monday, April 1, 2024

Semifinalists from McCook, Indianola, Imperial and Champion have been named for the 2024 Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition. Those still in the running for up to $25,000 to expand an existing business will make final presentations April 19.

Hormel Competition 2023-24

$25,000 at stake in Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The next Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition has started, and $25,000 could be the top prize for startup or expanding businesses in seven Southwest Nebraska counties. The deadline is Nov. 1.