Seattle-based Interlune is partnering with Vermeer on an excavating job that’s out of this world. Space-mining company Interlune develops technology and equipment to mine natural resources on the moon to be used in commercial applications here on Earth. Vermeer, meanwhile, builds industrial-grade digging equipment for excavation at its headquarters in…
About 3½ years ago, leaders at Wellabe, a Des Moines-based life and health insurance company, started working on an initiative revolving around keeping their customers engaged and satisfied, with the goal of improving loyalty. Susan Kelly, Wellabe’s director of member transformation, posed the question: “Have we ever just asked our…
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…
Bison Equity Group, a private equity firm, is relocating its office from 31st Street and Ingersoll Avenue to the 801 Grand Principal building, said Steve Walsh, founder and CEO. The move is expected to be complete by September, he said. It is inspired by Walsh’s belief that “downtown is ready to take…
This year’s Technology Association of Iowa’s Catalysts Live, held on July 17, focused on telling stories of innovation for all Iowans. “At its core, Catalysts Live was about possibility,” said Brian Waller, president of TAI. “It’s about stories that remind us what’s possible when innovation is made accessible to all,…
How corporations are partnering with entrepreneurs By Lindsey Giardino For years, Cabin Coffee used Inbru Coffee Flavoring to boost its coffee drinks. Say a customer ordered a small caramel-flavored coffee at one of Cabin Coffee’s multiple locations: The barista would then prepare it using Inbru, which infuses flavor through rice…
Symbiomics, a Brazilian biotechnology company developing microbiome solutions for more sustainable agriculture, has announced that it has successfully closed its Series A funding round with an equity investment led by Corteva through its investment and collaboration platform Corteva Catalyst. According to a news release, Corteva will collaborate with Symbiomics to discover novel microbial solutions…
The Iowa Lean Consortium is inviting presenters to submit proposals for breakout presentations at its 2025 Annual Conference on Oct. 23 in Altoona. Each year, the ILC Conference attracts hundreds of continuous improvement practitioners, leaders, change agents and their teams from all sectors of the economy, the announcement said. The ILC seeks breakout presentations…
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…
Innovative Captive Strategies, a subsidiary of Holmes Murphy providing insurance consulting and management, has announced a strategic partnership with Innovative Program Solutions, a full-service managing general agent. The partnership includes the launch of CaptiveXS, an umbrella excess insurance product designed for ICS captive clients. According to a news release, CaptiveXS…
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