NAWBO Iowa (National Association of Women Business Owners) is launching its NEW Business Institute this summer, uniquely designed for women business owners who own an established business that has not yet reached $1 million in revenue, but who fall into what’s considered the ‘missing middle.’ “Existing programs tend to focus on...
NAWBO – the National Association of Women Business Owners - came to Iowa in 1986 under the leadership of a dozen committed women business owners. Through the years, the chapter has engaged hundreds of passionate and forward-looking women in collaboration to accelerate growth for the state’s women-owned firms. To propel women...
"Small businesses are definitely feeling the affects of the economic uncertainty forced upon them in this unprecedented time. New situations require businesses to revamp strategies to market their products and services in ways maybe not thought of only months before. To help provide retail and service businesses with marketing ideas,...
The filing process for Iowa businesses is better than ever thanks to the Fast Track Filing system launched by the Secretary of State’s Office. Secretary Pate announced today that biennial report filing is now available using the system. Businesses that are registered with the state are required to file reports...
Jason and Brook Craig, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, had always felt that they should own their own business, but for years never pulled the trigger. It took a traumatic, near-death experience – as well as some help and advice from a banker at Northwest Bank – for Jason and Brook...
Submitted by Jayne Armstrong | Director, U.S. Small Business Administration - Iowa District El Fogon is widely recognized for its authentic Mexican cuisine, drawing a packed house of locals and visitors for lunch and dinner from as far away as Arizona, California and New Mexico. Favorites include made-to-order guacamole, chorizo and...
Fast Track Filings, a new, fully digital filing system released by Secretary Paul Pate, is now accepting online filings of new business formation documents for Iowa's businesses. An estimated 30 percent of new filings are rejected each year due to errors in application, Pate said, errors that the online application is...
The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Downtown Resource Center assists communities around the state in revitalizing their downtowns and commercial districts. The Iowa Downtown Resource Center will offer several downtown forums in June to bring together community leaders interested in engaging in a discussion about their downtowns. Attendees will have the opportunity to network...
After launching a startup, everyone needs a little help! Did you know that the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center’s Business Consulting Services assist startups and businesses across the state of Iowa? This program provides affordable strategic results for clients, while also exposing students to real-world experiences. The good news...
The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) and LWBJ, are pleased to announce the nomination period is now open for the 2017 LWBJ Prometheus Awards presented by Iowa Economic Development Authority. The premier event for Iowa technology, the Prometheus Awards bring leaders together from technology, business, education and government to celebrate technology...
