Iowa's Largest Event for Startups and Entrepreneurs By Jessalyn Holdcraft via Iowa Startup Accelerator
On November 5th, 8 teams will have 6 minutes each to pitch their businesses and tell the community what they have been building over the 94 days in the Iowa Startup Accelerator program.
The teams in the 2015 cohort came to work in Cedar Rapids from all over Iowa and across the U.S., including Los Angeles, New York City, Boston, and Illinois.
Would you like an opportunity to take part in something as big as our world? To be inspired? To think big? Well now’s your chance! Fling the lid off your entrepreneurial box and jump into a worldwide movement with entrepreneurs from over 160 countries crossing six continents. It’s Global Entrepreneurship Week and it’s happening November 16-22!
Time to Showcase Iowa BioTech Innovation By Joe Hrdlicka via Iowa BioTech Association
Our state has a rich tradition of biotech innovation. The Iowa Biotechnology Association hopes to continue that tradition with a “first-ever”, day-long Biotech Innovation Showcase we’re adding to the agenda for our “Partnering For Growth” forum on Wednesday, March 30th.
Dream Big Grow Here Program Returns By Valyn Reinig
Are you looking to grow your business with new marketing skills and more cash? Then you should consider participating in the Dream Big Grow Here program, through the Center for Business Growth and Innovation at the University of Northern Iowa. Dream Big Grow Here is an established award-winning grant program with a proven track record of success helping small business learn to start and grow their business.
In my former career as a commercial real estate underwriter, I learned that location was the key to every deal’s success. So naturally, when I made the plunge into opening my own women’s boutique in 2005, finding the perfect location was my main focus. After driving by every available property in the Cedar Falls area, I knew that downtown was where I wanted to be. In 2007, when I opened my second shop, I chose a similar location in Uptown Marion.
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