New Member Spotlight – Tura Lura Co.
Owner: Erika Christiansen Location: Iowa City Connecting Makers + Artists to Local Retailers Erika Christiansen hand crafts concrete candles and home goods in her small studio. She sells her products locally through markets and pop-ups. Recently, she began working to offer her locally made products on the shelves of local businesses. “That inspired my idea […]
National Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit: speak, attend, compete
The National Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit is BACK on Saturday, November 19th in Ankeny, Iowa. There are a several ways that you might be interested in getting involved: apply to speak, attend, or compete. Apply to Speak Calling all experts! Let your voice be heard at the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit. The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit works with […]
Webinar to Introduce the Veteran Business Resource Center
The SBA is hosting an informational webinar on Wednesday, September 28 to introduce the Veteran Business Resource Center, “VBOC at VetBiz!” The SBA and VetBiz dedicate themselves to helping U.S. veterans and military families achieve their dream of owning a business by transitioning military skills to business success through training, counseling, and mentorship. Learn how to […]
Partner Spotlight – Evolve Alcohol Recovery & Suicide Prevention
Owner: Rachel Barnhart Location: 420 Fox Run North Liberty, Iowa Rachel Barnhart is a coach and public advocate, educating our community on the issues of addiction, mental illness, and suicide ideation. Through Evolve Alcohol Recovery & Suicide Prevention, she builds a network of organizations, peers, health care professionals, and universities. Rachel joined the Business Partnership […]
Talent Tuesday – newsletter for Johnson County employers and HR professionals
Good morning from Tom Banta! We, at Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (Business Partnership), want to build Johnson County’s workforce. That starts with helping you find the talent you need to succeed! Watch the video above or read the text below as I walk you through our plan for […]
New Member Spotlight – North Liberty Oral Surgery & Dental Implants
Owners: Kyle & Jill Stein Location: 1410 Jordan Street North Liberty, Iowa Dr. Kyle Stein has practiced oral surgery in the area for over 10 years and has been part of the community for over 20 years. Through the relationships he built over the years, he recognized the need for oral surgery services in North […]