Venture School, a nationally recognized program for entrepreneurs developed by the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC), will begin Sept. 1 at the UI Pappajohn Education Center at 1200 Grand in Des Moines. Venture School increases the chances of a startup or new product launch’s success by helping...
The 29th annual Iowa Downtown Summit will be held August 27 and 28 in West Des Moines. The Summit is the premier statewide annual conference for professionals and volunteers involved in downtown revitalization in Iowa. The conference provides opportunities for attendees to make new connections, hear about the latest trends, acquire...
From developing cutting-edge innovations to understanding the latest tax policy and attracting top talent, Iowa manufacturers must stay current on all aspects of business. The 2015 Advanced Manufacturing Conference, on September 30th, is your opportunity to learn about these and other trends and challenges facing manufacturers today. Here are...
In collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Organic Processing Institute will bring food processors together to discuss what it takes to manufacture organic food products, so they can take advantage of market opportunities available with certified organic products. Instruction will cover what qualifies a product as “organic”, processing both...
"As we celebrate our nation's independence, it's important to remember another important freedom: Economic empowerment. The ability to pay your bills, take care of your children, and determine your own destiny are crucial to a successful, balanced society. “True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are...
Listen to this month's "From the Desk" podcast. Last month, I was privileged to help honor several IASourceLink Resource Partners at the annual Main Street Iowa Awards celebration. Iowa is fortunate to be home to 51 designated Main Street communities – more than any other state in the nation. These communities...
There is never a perfect time to shout ""YOLO"" from the rooftops and start building a business. There's always an excuse, a reason to wait. It's like making a commitment to eat better and exercise more. The best day to start, is always tomorrow. Unless you can't. Unless you have...
Renew Rural Iowa is a charter sponsor of both EntreFEST and the Dream Big Grow Here contest. We understood from the beginning the importance of these new and innovative showcases designed to encourage and inspire entrepreneurship in Iowa. As the Dream Big Grow Here contests...
(Des Moines) – $20,000 was awarded to three winning University of Iowa Venture School Alumni teams. The 12 teams from all over the state of Iowa pitched their newest business models to a group of investors, mentors, and entrepreneurs at the UI Pappajohn Education Center in Des Moines. First prize, $10,000...
From June 24-26 North Iowa will be hosting thought leaders from across the Midwest and the nation to share best practices in entrepreneurship education. The entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Midwest has truly become a hotbed of activity with some of the best entrepreneurial conferences in the country, including EntreFEST and...
