Time to put your thinking caps on people, Minnesota Idea Open is officially open for business!
Today is the premiere day for a new venture launched by The Minnesota Community Foundation with the purpose to get Minnesotans involved in solving the growing problem of obesity in the state. The winning idea will receive a $15,000 grant to make idea into reality and the person submitting it will get $500.
So here’s what you do: Think of an idea that would get people in your community to move more and eat better. Be creative in your thinking. Make the idea feasible and adoptable by other communities. Go to the website and submit your idea.
You can submit your idea for Minnesota Idea Open: How do we get people to eat smart and be active? from today till April 9th. Judges will select the two or three best ideas. Beginning May 3rd you’ll be able to put in your vote for the winning idea. The winning idea will be implemented within the following 12 months by an organization which will act as a fiscal agent for the grant. If the project brings positive outcomes the plan is that it will be able to be duplicated in other communities.
So, get your Think on and get people moving! If you want a chance to scope out the “competition”, check out this hysterical promotional video that the team at Minnesota Idea Open has put together. For ongoing updates, follow them on twitter @MNIdeaOpen!
- Annette Lennartsson, MCF administrative assistant
