Completed Project Report


Interactive Agri-Entrepreneurial Tools for Assessing Business Development Risks

  • Award Amount: $37,500
  • Regional Center: North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center
  • Grant Program: 2005 Entrepreneurial Grants
  • Project Director:
  • Email: mclause@iastate.edu
  • Organization: Iowa State University Value-Added Agriculture Programs

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Project Overview

1) Entrepreneurial Risk Subject Matter: Interactive self-assessment business planning and feasibility tool.
2) Educational Method: Delivery of the project is Web-based with optional outreach for clients requesting additional assistance.
3) Target Audience: Agri-entrepreneurs where the primary audience. Delivery was enhanced by electronic linkages.
4) Number of Classes or Workshops: 5 workshops introduced over 120 business entities utilize the self-assessment tool.
5) Outcomes: Over 40 business entities Clients have learned how to evaluate the feasibility of their idea and identify specific areas of strength or
6) Results: Usage will be electronically measured and monitored.

Number of Participants: 320

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