entrepreneurship
EntreFEST returns to Cedar Rapids in June
EntreFEST, Iowa’s premier entrepreneurship and innovation conference, returns June 12-13, offering professionals the opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and take charge of their success. Organized by NewBoCo, this year’s event will feature a pitch competition on June 13 at Big…
The future of the Corridor is entrepreneurship
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Entrepreneurship is important for many reasons, from promoting social…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Brandi Mueller
The Overture Group’s Brandi Mueller talks with Nate about the risks and rewards of starting…
West Liberty offers “starting ground” for minority-owned businesses
Elena and Jesus Ocampo, shown at their West Liberty shop, El n’ J’s Coffee House.…
Immigrant service fuels Community CPA’s growth
A group photo of the Community CPA team, which prides itself on having the diversity…
No more cookie cutter solutions
By Stephanie Majeran / Guest Column I have read many different entrepreneurial books over the…
IC’s Foster Appliance gets new owner, digital facelift
Jenny Novick, who took over Foster Appliance in Iowa City this February, has already stepped…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: David Tominsky
Nate Kaeding and ISA Managing Director David Tominsky at Caucho in Cedar Rapids. PHOTO ADAM…
Ditching law for a greener future
Kaveh Mostafavi, the founder of Coralville-based EcoCare Supply, pivoted (twice) to find success in supplies.…
Forecasting the business trends of 2018
Compiled by Adam Moore & Katharine Carlon [email protected] In early December, we asked a handful…
Oasis founders honored with immigrant business award
When they opened Oasis Falafel nearly 14 years ago, Naftaly Stramer and Ofer Sivan hoped…
Aaron Horn named NewBoCo’s first COO
By Steve Gravelle [email protected] NewBoCo’s new chief operating officer looked up the Cedar Rapids-based innovation…
GoDaddy focuses on low-income startups in CR
Antwan Hodges (left) and Arnold Smith stand outside the Paul Engle Center for Neighborhood Arts…
Coe students pitch into the spotlight
By Adam Moore Six teams of Coe College business students gathered on the top floor…
Simplifying Internet service provider selection
Repeat Internet entrepreneur launches Bandwidth Pool By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Sitting in an entrepreneurial conference in 2011,…
Learning together: Entrepreneurs share stories
By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—The math was in his favor. “It wasn’t that I missed…
