Child Care Business Incentive Grant Program
At a Glance Your company has the opportunity to apply for grant money to fund a variety of child care options that are provided as a benefit to your staff. When to apply: June 17th through July 18th How to apply: View application guidelines. Your Iowa City Area contact for support: Jennifer Banta at jennifer@iowacityarea.com […]
Partner Spotlight – Spotix
Founder: Scott Ramspott Location: 2810 Stoner Ct. Suite #1 – North Liberty, IowaSpotix was born in 2011 when founder, Scott Ramspott, saw an opportunity to bring premium hearth, patio, and BBQ products to rural areas. “I realized that if you were in a small town, rural area, or even in some major metropolitans, there weren’t […]
Candidate Conversation Series
The Business Partnership is happy to announce our Candidate Conversation Series for the 2022 Primary Election! The Candidate Conversation Series will be a series of 1-hour conversations between Jennifer Banta, our Vice President of Advocacy and Community Development, and select candidates running for the Iowa House or Iowa Senate. Members of the Business Partnership are […]
New Member Spotlight – Pedal Power
Founder: Benjamin Snyder Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Pedal Power operates pedicabs as taxis and transportation at special events. They’ve provided their unique taxi services at events all over the Iowa City Area. They also curate their own specialty events and offer date night packages. The Pedal Power team is incredibly adaptable and creative, complimenting the […]
Applications Open for Free Program to Grow your Small Business
10,000 Small Businesses partners with local colleges to provide small business owners with a practical business education over the course of 10 weeks. They’re seeking Iowa applicants who are passionate about growing their business and creating jobs in their communities. WHAT DOES THE PROGRAM LOOK LIKE? You’ll learn from the experts Take a practical and hands-on 11-session […]
Partner Spotlight – Fiddlehead Gardens
Founders: Curtis and Cassidy Schoenthaler Location: 1947 Waterfront Drive Iowa City, IA 52240 Although inspired by the Iowa prairie, Curtis Schoenthaler didn’t begin landscaping until leaving the Midwest and landing in Seattle in 2003. In 2006, he returned to Iowa City and founded Fiddlehead Gardens to explore his personal creativity. Now, Fiddlehead Gardens is a […]