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Two startups split top honors at Iowa JPEC’s first AI pitch competition
Two startups tied for first place at the inaugural Iowa JPEC AI Pitch Competition, each receiving $50,000 in Amazon Web Services support from PREDICTif Solutions. Terraform Tillage, led by Josh Jeske, and NeuroPred, Inc., led by Michal Brzus, split top…
West Branch gift shop opens second location in Coralville
White Pumpkin Studio, a gift shop located at 102 E. Main St. in West Branch,…
Iowa City, Coralville startups secure state funding for medical device, agriculture innovation
Three Iowa City and Coralville startups received state funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority…
UI student, entrepreneur Dasia Taylor showcases NERD STEM Box on Good Morning America
A University of Iowa student and entrepreneur appeared Wednesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” showcasing…
SBA accepting nominations for 2026 Small Business Week Awards
The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week…
The Potters’ Obsession marks 25 years with summer celebration
The Potters’ Obsession, a paint-it-yourself pottery studio, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a four-day…
Cedar Witch Goods wins year of free rent at NewBo City Market
NewBo City Market has announced Cedar Witch Goods as the recipient of the 2024 Emerging…
