The Mahaska Chamber and Development Group and the Center on Rural Innovation are partnering to host an Idea Lab event to provide aspiring business owners guidance and resources to launch their companies. The free event is part of a broader effort to cultivate entrepreneurship in rural areas and address gaps in resources and mentorship, a […]
The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship at Iowa State University is hosting the SheTalks event on Oct. 17, featuring the stories of seven women from the Ames community. Their stories will be presented in a fast-paced format inspired by the Japanese presentation style Pecha Kucha. Each speaker will present 20 slides, with only 20 seconds per […]
The annual dsmHack‘s Des Moines Charity Hackathon was held Sept. 20 and 21 bringing together technology professionals from across Iowa to help local nonprofits overcome critical challenges, a news release said. The event aims to foster innovation, community engagement and positive social impact through technology. The four nonprofits teams helped this year were: dsmHack is holding […]
Iowa Farm Bureau is holding a two-part branding workshop for Farm Bureau members to enhance their direct-to-consumer business. The first workshop on Nov. 13 and 14 will help participants develop their brand to stand out from others in a crowded market, a news release said. The second workshop on Dec. 4 and 5 will help […]
The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the finalists for the 2024 Prometheus Awards, which honors the year’s achievements and successes across Iowa’s technology landscape. Winners will be announced at the Prometheus Award ceremony on Nov. 6. Tickets are available on TAI’s website. Finalists in each category are: Startup Technology Company of the Year IT Service […]
SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, announced the three winning small-business owners from its 60th anniversary pitch competition held on Sept. 12 in Des Moines. The event was one in a series of pitch competitions SCORE is holding across the country, according to a news release. Ten finalists participated, and judging […]
Community Broadband Action Network is hosting its 2024 Fall Forum on Oct. 10 in West Des Moines. Christopher Ali, author of “Farm Fresh Broadband,” will share stories and insights for the future of a digitally connected rural America and USDA Rural Development Field Director Theresa Greenfield will speak on the USDA’s role in broadband development and rural […]
Two dozen local restaurants are offering special deals for 11 days to mark the inaugural Iowa Latino Restaurant Week as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. From Sept. 11 to 21, the restaurants will offer pre fixe menus with two-course lunches offered at two for $25 and three-course dinners at two for $50, according to an […]
The Technology Association of Iowa held its 2024 Catalysts Live event in July, highlighting how five different organizations are enabling equity and accessibility through technology for their customers, employees and communities. To read the full event recap, click here. The profiles of all five honorees are now available.
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will recognize seven entrepreneurs at its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors event. Awarded since 2020, the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors recognize outstanding entrepreneurial accomplishments of UI alumni, students, faculty, mentors and Venture School participants. The 2024 honorees are: The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors event is set for Oct. 11 at […]
