Tag: entrepreneur
When an entrepreneur learned to ride a bikeÂ
I have vague memories of learning how to ride a bike. Many of my friends were already two wheeling. I was determined to join...
Startup Weekend Iowa City to take place July 15
Startup Weekend Iowa City will return this year from July 15-17 at MERGE.Â
The event promises attendees they will “learn how to think, work and...
Ten Iowa City entrepreneurs begin national accelerator program
After a successful first cohort this winter, 10 Iowa City entrepreneurs will enter a national idea accelerator program aimed at taking their ideas from...
Corridor entrepreneur flips the dip
Sara Gotch’s dreams of bringing her products to a mass market got a major boost when she was selected as one of four worldwide...
ContinuumAg heads to Memphis for ag accelerator
ContinuumAg founder and CEO Mitchell Hora, who will lead the Washington-based startup through AgLaunch365 accelerator. CREDIT TWITTER
By Adam Moore
adam@corridorbusiness.com
A Washington-based soil testing company is...
Ditching law for a greener future
Kaveh Mostafavi, the founder of Coralville-based EcoCare Supply, pivoted (twice) to find success in supplies. PHOTO DAVE DEWITTE
By Dave DeWitte
dave@corridorbusiness.com
CORALVILLE—EcoCare Supply owner and founder...
Central State Bank’s leadership team bucks stereotypes
Central State Bank's Neil Havlik, Greg Johnson and Abbe Stensland pose inside the new Council Street branch lobby. PHOTO ADAM MOORE
By Emery Styron
news@corridorbusiness.com
A former...
Beranek named CBJ’s 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year
Gerald Beranek, of BeraTek Industries, accepting the 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year award from the CBJ. PHOTO CHASE CASTLE
By Adam Moore
adam@corridorbusiness.com
Gerald Beranek, founder and...
Microlending opens doors for Corridor entrepreneurs
Modteets Williams stands outside the Roosevelt Building at 200 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, where he plans to open Mod's Market, and urban convenience...