June 17, 2021 Ever so often, we come across a story that reminds us of why we continue to serve Iowa entrepreneurs - especially in turbulent times. This month, our Resource Partners, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) shared a small business success story...
We have a very exciting announcement for our entre-community! Over the past few months, our team has been working day and night to provide entrepreneurs across the state of Iowa with a fresh take on all things startup. In correspondence with Global Entrepreneurship Week, the IASourceLink team is honored to...
Facebook is becoming the go to way in order to learn about a business and what they do. Be sure that your small business has a healthy and mission focused brand on social media. Use Facebook to place your brand in front of the right people at the right time...
What is Shop Iowa? Shop Iowa brings together retail businesses from across the state into one online marketplace. Browse and buy online and feel good knowing that every purchase you make on Shop Iowa goes to a local business in Iowa. Shop Iowa is a program that connects small businesses to the...
By Cally Reed, Program Associate, University of Northern Iowa's Center for Business Growth and Innovation When it comes to educating young people about entrepreneurship and launching new student-led companies in Iowa, the John Papajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) is the name to know. This month the entrepreneur spotlight shines on the University...
By Patrick Luensmann, UNI Center for Business Growth and Innovation The team at the Center for Business Growth and Innovation loves the opportunity to highlight and support businesses throughout Iowa. One way that we get that chance is through Dream Big Grow Here. Dream Big Grow Here is a grant platform...
"By: Amy Kuhlers, Program Manager and Network Builder, IASourcelink Companies that start apprenticeship programs are taking a long view at training for necessary skill sets and are helping to fill much needed jobs in many industries. To get a better take on the process, we interviewed two companies that have Registered...
"By Lea Hensel, Business and Community Services Tomorrow marks the fifth annual Manufacturing Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the industry, it’s career possibilities, and the advancements that have propelled manufacturing beyond the old, traditional assembly line. And one Iowa organization is continuously advancing additive manufacturing and positioning Iowa as a...
By: Joe Bolick, Communications and PR Manager, Iowa Waste Reduction Center In my years at the Iowa Waste Reduction Center, I have been through countless manufacturing facilities. From giant facilities crafting state-of-the-art helicopters to small craft breweries coming up with their latest concoction, all manufacturing facilities can minimize what they send...
Western Iowa Technical Community College (WITCC) in Sioux City has been improving the futures of their students and area businesses since the college was first organized as a vocational-technical school in 1966. Since inception they’ve continued to launch innovative programs and provided training opportunities to hundreds of area employees. One...
