Established in 2021, the city of Des Moines’ Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization program has awarded $1.5 million in matching funds to support mid- and large-scale renovations of more than two dozen buildings in key neighborhood corridors across Des Moines. The program has extended the life of buildings in neighborhoods like the Highland Park and Drake neighborhoods […]
Casey’s is calling for applications to its 2025 Innovation Summit. The annual competitive event focuses on finding brands with new, unique products to distribute across the retailer’s 2,900 stores. “We received an overwhelming response and were impressed by a range of brands last year. We look forward to seeing new, differentiated and potentially exclusive products this year […]
American PCS, a provider of IT support and cybersecurity services in the Council Bluffs and Omaha metro area, announced an expansion of its Cybersecurity Grant Program for nonprofits. Originally launched in June 2024 with a focus on penetration testing, the program has now been updated to include a comprehensive cybersecurity assessment alongside penetration testing to […]
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, a 12-week business education program has opened applications for its fall cohort. During the program participants develop an actionable growth plan and receive one-on-one business advice. Participants will join a network of over 16,000 entrepreneurs nationwide, including more than 300 in Iowa. The deadline to apply is May 23. The curriculum is […]
The Iowa Waste Reduction Center at the University of Northern Iowa is launching the Rural Compost Operations and Compost Use Training Project, which aims to teach attendees how to compost food waste, including best management practices and strategies to use compost to protect local water resources from pollutants and contaminants. The project is funded by the United States Department […]
Martin Gross of Gross-Wen Technologies, a Slater-based wastewater treatment technology company, was named a regional finalist of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Heartland Award. Now in its 40th year, the Entrepreneur of the Year program celebrates the leaders who disrupt markets through the world’s most groundbreaking companies, revolutionizing industries and making an impact on […]
Growers Edge, a Johnston-based company providing financial products and data-driven tools for agricultural retailers, manufacturers and lenders, announced this week a first close of a new $25 million financing round. The round was co-led by S2G Investments, Cibus Capital and Lowercarbon Capital, with additional participation by Otter Creek, iSelect and Jeff Ubben, founder of ValueAct […]
The 2025 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition was held on Friday, April 25, at the University of Iowa Pappajohn Education and Events Center in Des Moines. The final presentation round consisted of 18 students presenting 15 business ideas to a panel of judges. “John Pappajohn launched this student competition 25 years ago, and entrepreneurial […]
Morningside University announced the appointment of Paula Kueter as the inaugural director of its newly established Larry & Joan Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, made possible by a $1 million gift from alumni Larry and Joan Arnold. Kueter most recently served as director of the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurial Outreach and the Buchanan Center […]
OpenLoop Health, a Des Moines-based telehealth startup, announced the appointment of Tyson Murdock as chief financial officer. Murdock brings 25 years of financial leadership experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, Big 4 firms and both public and private technology companies. In his new role, Murdock will lead OpenLoop’s financial strategy, focusing on performance optimization and long-term, sustainable […]