Rooftop beekeeping tops Big Idea Hastings
Dustin Schmidt’s business idea Up Top Apiaries — rooftop beekeeping in downtown Hastings — won the Big Idea Hastings pitch contest Tuesday at The Lark. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the turnout tonight,” said Maggie Vaughan, who organized Big Idea Hastings as HEDC Director of Talent Solutions. “People came together to support entrepreneurs and small businesses in our community, which was awesome. They were excited the entire night and everybody seemed really passionate and ready to give back and support these potential entrepreneurs in our community.”