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RidgeviewTel was in. But now the company is all in.
The Longmont-based wireless broadband network company that runs the citywide Wi-Fi system is the now the first team in DaVinci Quest’s planned green-renovation contest in Longmont.
Continue reading… “Longmont, CO Company First to Sign Up for Smarter, Safer, Greener House Contest”
Smarter, Safer, Greener House Contest
Everyone is invited to enter the Smarter, Safer, Greener House Contest as a Team and compete to win bragging rights and a minimum cash prize of $500,000. Individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies from anywhere in the world may enter the Contest.
Continue reading… “Green Teams and Homeowners Needed for the Smarter, Safer, Greener House Contest”
Competition will range from community groups, to corporate teams, to int’l teams
On Tuesday evening the Longmont City Council gave the green light to DaVinci Quest CEO Karl Dakin to proceed with the 2010 Smarter, Safer, Greener House Competition where teams from around the world will compete to retrofit existing homes to maximum efficiency. DaVinci Quest is now issuing an open invitation for teams to sign up to compete for the $500,000 prize.
Continue reading… “$500K Retrofit Housing Prize Competition Now Open for Team Registration”
Global teams will compete for $500k prize in
the ultimate home makeover contest
On Monday, Colorado-based DaVinci Quest announced a global competition that would invite teams to design and renovate environmentally friendly smart homes in Longmont, Colorado, and win a cash prize of up to $500,000. Team competition details after the jump.
Continue reading… “Teams Compete for $500K Prize in ‘Smarter, Safer, Greener House’ Competition”
Steve Elliott is the first homeowner to volunteer to participate in DaVinci Quest’s proposed Smarter, Safer, Greener House contest
It’s a new concept. It’s a big contest. And it could be a tough sell.
But Karl Dakin, CEO of DaVinci Quest, hopes he can get the Longmont City Council on board with his company’s plans to launch a contest in Longmont that would drive innovation — and, eventually, economic development — in the green-building industry.
Seed capital is the early stage money needed to get most businesses off the ground. It is considered a high-risk investment, but one that can reap major rewards if the company becomes a growth enterprise. This type of funding is often obtained in exchange for an equity stake in the enterprise, although with less formal contractual overhead than standard equity financing.
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