Judi Eyles, director of the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, is the recipient of the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers Legacy Award, honoring her nearly 30 years of leadership in entrepreneurship education. The Legacy Award, one of the consortium’s highest distinctions, recognizes individuals whose work has created enduring, transformational impact…
The Iowa Biotechnology Association, or IowaBio, is now accepting proposals from potential speakers for the 2026 the Iowa Biotech Showcase and Conference. The conference is scheduled for March 3-4, 2026, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. This year’s theme, “Adaptation to Change,” invites professionals from industry, government and academia to share success…
The Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded a $250,000 grant to the Iowa Rural Development Council to continue its support for businesses, startups and entrepreneurs through its Rural Business Initiative program. The Rural Business Initiative, which started as a pilot program in 2024, will provide grants of at least $30,000 to community organizations…
On Oct. 18, the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Iowa Small Business Development Center, and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance will host the fall Smart Start Workshop at the ISU Research Park Core Facility Atrium in Ames. The workshop is open to existing business owners as well as anyone interested in or…
AgCulture Marketing is hosting She Creates: Rural, a one-day conference for rural women entrepreneurs as well as service providers. The conference is for rural women at every stage of business, whether they are running a Main Street storefront, growing a side hustle, building a service-based enterprise or preparing to take the leap into full-time…
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board on Sept. 19 approved awards for startups in Coralville, Iowa City and Waukee. The board also approved assistance from Iowa’s State Small Business Credit Initiative Innovation Fund for one startup in Iowa City. Awards made to three startupsBuilding on 40 years of neuroscience research,…
West Des Moines-based technology solutions provider Aureon has announced the launch of Ascend for Teams, an advanced Unified Communications as a Service and Contact Center as a Service platform powered by Intermedia Cloud Communications, a global leader in AI-powered communications, collaboration and customer engagement applications. The solution enhances how businesses…
Kelley Ellis, an associate professor at Drake University’s Zimpleman College of Business, is holding an informational session for local businesses interested in collaborating with a group of Drake students on projects related to improving their companies’ impact and purpose. Students can assist with small projects related to sustainability certifications, exploring customer…
The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the finalists for the 20th annual Prometheus Awards. TAI received a record number of nominations in this year, according to the association. The awards aim to honor the year’s most remarkable achievements and successes across Iowa’s technology landscape. The awards are scheduled for Nov….
The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the top three finalists for the inaugural Innovate for Impact Challenge: APOLO Biotech, Capsber Agriscience and Vet Konect. The finalists will be at the 2025 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue to pitch their Agritech venture in a “Shark Tank-style” presentation to a panel…