Nokomis Small Business Competition

09/21/2026

Congratulations to our Semi-Finalists advancing to Round Two!

Be sure to check your email--notifications have been sent out to all semi-finalists.

Those advancing will also find important information about the next steps, upcoming workshops, and what to expect as you develop your business plan.

Good luck to all of our semi-finalists—we’re excited to see your ideas continue to take shape!

08/21/2026

Planning to apply for our Building Give-Away?
Be sure to sign up for one of our informational webinars!

Please click the link to complete this form.

08/20/2026

Informational Webinars Coming Next Week! 📣

We'll be hosting several informational webinars to walk competitors through the application process, review important details, and answer any questions you may have!

We're offering multiple dates/times to accommodate differing schedules. Click the link below to register for one session that works best for you. ⬇️

If you've already submitted your contact information, check your email--you should have received a direct link to the webinar registration form.

We're excited to help you get ready to take the next step! 🌟

Please click the link to complete this form.

08/04/2026

📧 Check Your Email!

If you've submitted your information letting us know you're interested in our Small Business Competition, be sure to check your inbox! We've just sent out important information, including upcoming orientation webinar information and the official application link.

Haven't signed up to receive emails yet? Don't worry—there's still time! Click the link below to join our email list so you don't miss any important updates, deadlines, or competition details.

🔗 Sign up here:

Please submit the following contact information to stay informed on competition details.

08/01/2026

The competition has officially started ⏰

Follow the link below to apply:
https://form.jotform.com/253424553303147

07/29/2026

Sign up to stay informed on competition details!

Click the link below to receive application information:
https://forms.gle/Dw7G5TGCa5ANiv9dA

07/10/2026

Yup, the building is really FREE!

07/07/2026

📣 Coming Soon: Virtual Orientation Webinar!

We're excited to host a virtual webinar to walk participants through the application process, competition rules, competition schedule, and answer any questions you may have.

Webinar dates haven't been announced just yet, so be sure to keep an eye on our page! We'll be posting the date, time, and registration details soon. We hope you'll join us!

07/07/2026

We're giving away a building to one lucky business person for FREE!

But we're also giving you the skills and resources needed to make sure you're business is successful. Newkomis has partnered with the Illinois Small Business Development Center for the Metro East to provide training, technical assistance, and overall support as you outline your business plans!

Attending workshops are not mandatory but those who participate will earn EXTRA POINTS to go towards your final score!

07/06/2026

That's right--Newkomis is GIVING a building away!

One lucky entrepreneur will not only win a place to grow their business, but our competition will also give you the training and resources to make sure that business is successful!

Start working on those business ideas and be ready to apply on August 1st!