Billie Asmus of Hampton won first place at the 19th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition on August 22nd.
From more than 30 submissions, 10 teams advanced to the final presentation round, where the winners were announced at a luncheon at Iowa State University in Ames.
Repaint Studios received first place and was awarded 40-thousand dollars. Repaint Studios, founded by Asmus, is a certified woman-owned business committed to reducing the environmental impact of the home improvement and painting industry by creating reusable and eco-friendly painting supplies.
They have pioneered a greener approach with a reusable silicone paint tray liner and lid, known as the Repaint Tray, which replaces traditional plastic and single-use paint trays and liners.
