National Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit: speak, attend, compete

Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit in Iowa

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

Veteran Business Resource Center Iowa

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 […]

Talent Tuesday – newsletter for Johnson County employers and HR professionals

talent tuesday - johnson county HR resources

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 […]

Iowa JPEC Offers Free Business Consulting to Local Businesses

free business consulting with university of iowa students

Iowa JPEC’s business consulting program provides strategic management consulting services to alumni and Iowa-based businesses and organizations. This program provides affordable results for clients, while also exposing students to real-world experiences. Student teams, who are led and evaluated by experienced faculty and mentors, create innovative solutions to unique problems for both emerging and established companies. […]

Inclusive ICR Releases DEI Regional Report

inclusive icr launches DEI report

Jennifer Banta, our Vice President of Advocacy & Community Development, has been working as part of Inclusive ICR to release the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion regional report. Inclusive ICR is a local coalition with a mission to grow diversity and inclusion in workforce throughout the region. We are excited to announce the release of […]

Zero Cost Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses Owners

Receive support and access to zero cost loans, funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Attend an online informational session on Friday, July 22nd. It is the first step to get involved locally and take advantage of resources from the Community Navigator Pilot Program by the SBA. Virtual Info Session: CEO Loan Introduction Where: […]