Adapdom, a St. Cloud area business that has developed a compression support glove aimed at alleviating pain from chronic conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, or other hand and wrist issues, is among the five finalists in the FastLane94 Trailblazer Challenge. This competition, organized by the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation in partnership with economic development organizations in Brainerd, Fergus Falls, and Moorhead, is open to new companies across west-central Minnesota.
Other finalists include Better Greens of Buffalo, which focuses on cultivating and providing access to a variety of ethnic African vegetables while also supporting African immigrant farmers in Minnesota; FamliCare in Alexandria, which offers an app to assist dementia caregivers in organizing and managing their loved one’s care journey; and Grandpa Jimmy’s Ice Hole Trap, which provides a foot-controlled landing net for ice fishing, preventing fish from escaping at the last moment.
The winner of the competition will not only receive $5,000 but will also receive a semifinalist spot in the MN Cup hosted by the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Business. The finals of the FastLane94 Trailblazer Challenge will be held at ILT Studios inside the Davidson Opera House in downtown St. Cloud on April 11th. Organizers are expecting a strong public turnout for this Shark Tank-style event where these innovative businesses will present their ideas to investors and industry experts.
