FROM VROOM TO KABOOM!

Get your ideas off the ground with FastSparx. Got a hot idea that cannot wait? FastSparx is here. So get ready, get set and go to recognition, spot cash awards and automatic entry into the annual Sparx Challenge – and beyond! Winners from the FastSparx program are drawn monthly, but submissions can be made at any time.

Open to all Alex Lee Employees

Who Is The Program For?

CALLING ALL INNOVATORS!

Anyone who works at the Alex Lee family of companies is eligible to submit their idea – in fact you can submit as many as you like – individually or as a team.

How It Works

GET STARTED!

Ever had one of those business ideas come to you where you go “That’s brilliant!” If so we want to hear all about it. Fast! Hit the “Launch Your Idea” button below and let’s got the winning ball rolling!

Great Thoughts = Great Rewards

PRIZES UP FOR GRABS

Have your idea entered into the
Annual Sparx Challenge!

Instant $200 Cash!

The chance to see your idea
made real!

The Ultimate Prize - The
Coveted Sparky

Past Winners

WHEN INNOVATION WINS

Protein Shaker

I’m always looking for a faster, healthier alternative for meal options. With the spiking trends of protein shakes. Given the popular trend of protein shakes, we should incorporate a smoothie shack in our Lowes Foods stores, or MDI Cafeteria.

Idea bySommer Hooper

see the brilliant idea!

Sipplings

Adults currently have the option to ‘sip-n-shop’ where they can sit and enjoy a wine or beer from the Beer Den and even shop while they do. But what about the kids? They get thirsty too and would love to enjoy a tasty kid friendly beverage.

Idea bySusanne Hodge

see the brilliant idea!

Hiring Van

Imagine the candidates we could reach if we had a mobile hiring van our talent acquisition team could recruit from! We could wrap it with Lowes Foods branding and advertise that we’re hiring as we travel from community to community.

Idea byHaleigh Alexander & Jennifer Enoch

see the brilliant idea!

Chip Chip Hooray!

We can create a chips and dip combo with our store made tortilla chips and freshly made dips from the deli. Guests could choose from several different dips like Buffalo Chicken and 7 Layer Dip. This would be a perfect addition to the Beer Den with great profit potential.

Idea byChristopher Portis

see the brilliant idea!

Cake Guts

It’s a deconstructed cake in a mason jar. We’d use the scraps from cake orders, then add assorted frostings, cookies, custards, and other toppings from our Cakery. We could do seasonal twists and gourmet offerings like cookies & cream and chocolate overload.

Idea byIdea by Tim Varner

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INNOVATION STARTS WITH A SPARK

It starts with a spark

Every great innovation starts with a spark. No matter how small or big your brainwave is, greatness could await you. So get your ideas together or brainstorm with your colleagues and start firing off your concepts today! Winners for the Sparx Challenge are drawn Annually but submissions can be made at any time.

From Vroom to Kaboom!

Get your ideas off the ground with Fast Sparx. Got a hot idea that cannot wait? Fast Sparx it here and get ready, set, GO to recognition, cool prizes, automatic entry into the annual Sparx Challenge– and beyond! Winners for the Fast Sparx Ideas are drawn Monthly but submissions can be made at any time.

What’s The Big Idea?

You can’t fire up a flame without a spark! Our annual Sparkathon contest always has a special theme to it – and challenges all company members to team up and come up with an earth-shattering idea to improve and accelerate success in our business. What are you waiting for…! Login and post your big ideas to the current Sparkathon Challenge Winners.

Prepare to be Judged.

This Sparx challenge sees management-designated teams being dared to put together – and present to the expert judging panel – innovative bold, creative ideas that we can take to the bank. Sparktank runs annually in March.

We Have Ignition!

It’s you vs the world!
Our only public Sparx program that invites anyone with a computer (and a fiery imagination) to answer a specific challenge. The winning submission walks away with a significant cash prize – but be warned, the competition is tough! Think you’ve got what it takes – submit your idea anytime! Winners win significant cash prizes.

What Do We Want?
Ideas! When Do We
Want Them? Now!

it all starts with a spark

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