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NewBoCo expands Iowa Startup Accelerator program, creates programs for idea-stage entrepreneurs

January 13, 2017

Contact: Jessalyn Holdcraft, NewBoCo Director of Marketing Email: jessalyn@newbo.co Phone: 319.382.5128 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, January 12, 2017 – NewBoCo is proud to announce the creation of programs for idea-stage entrepreneurs to provide year-round startup acceleration support and the expansion of its flagship program, Iowa Startup Accelerator. NewBoCo’s new resources for

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A host of DeltaV students huddle over their laptops in an open environment

After Successful Launch, DeltaV Code School Begins Registration for Second Round of Courses

January 6, 2017

Contact: Jessalyn Holdcraft, Director of Marketing, NewBoCo Email: jessalyn@deltavcodeschool.com Phone: 319.382.5128 After Successful Launch, DeltaV Code School Begins Registration for Second Round of Courses Cedar Rapids, IA—DeltaV Code School, Iowa’s premier code school for adults, has begun registration for its first 102 course in addition to the second offering of

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Mentor Monday: How to Make Mentor Meetings More Productive

December 12, 2016

Stop Wasting Time in Mentor Meetings Strong mentor relationships can be the key to success for many startups. Programs like the Iowa Startup Accelerator connect startups to incredibly well connected and knowledgeable mentors, but the effectiveness of meeting with mentors depends on the teams. “As a mentor, you are there

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Vault Labs Ribbon Cutting

December 7, 2016

Media Contact: Jessalyn Holdcraft, NewBoCo Director of Marketing (319) 382-5128 jessalyn@newbo.co CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, December 7, 2016 – The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) invites the community to join them for a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the opening of Vault Labs tomorrow (Thursday, December 8), from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

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Get your safe harbors while they’re hot

November 11, 2016

Another rant from the Grumpy Old Company Lawyer. Does your startup have a website? Do you ask users to help generate any kind of content, comments, feedback, or other interaction? If so, then you need this new and improved safe harbor from being sued for copyright infringement that your wonderful

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NewBoCo staff poses with rocketship and lightning bolt cutouts (NewBoCo's icons) at an event with the Iowa Lieutenant Governor in 2016

Iowa Startup Accelerator launches third cohort

November 7, 2016

Media Contact: Jessalyn Holdcraft, NewBoCo Director of Marketing (319) 382-5128 jessalyn@newbo.co Iowa Startup Accelerator launches third cohort All of Iowa Startup Accelerator’s 2016 cohort companies were born and built in Iowa. Tonight, the six teams took the stage to celebrate the end of 90 days of hustle, work, and pivots

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NewBoCo launches Iowa’s first adult code school

November 7, 2016

Media Contact: Jessalyn Holdcraft, NewBoCo Director of Marketing (319) 382-5128 jessalyn@newbo.co NewBoCo launches Iowa’s first adult code school CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, November 7, 2016 – NewBoCo, the parent organization of several programs that focus on education and innovation in the Creative Corridor, announced the launch of a new program designed

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Gov. Branstad, Lt. Governor Reynolds to attend Iowa Startup Accelerator Launch Day on November 3 in Cedar Rapids

October 31, 2016

Media Contact: Governor’s Office 515-281-5211 Media Contact: Jessalyn Holdcraft, NewBoCo Director of Marketing (319) 382-5128 jessalyn@newbo.co Gov. Branstad, Lt. Governor Reynolds to attend Iowa Startup Accelerator Launch Day on November 3 in Cedar Rapids CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, October 31, 2016 – Iowa’s first accelerator will have two special guests from

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Iowa Startup Accelerator 2016 cohort CEO's at the Innovation Expo

Innovation EXPO, More Pitch Practices, and Launch Day Preparations: ISA Week 13

October 28, 2016

This was the last full work week before Launch Day for the Iowa Startup Accelerator 2016 cohort. While all of the teams continued to build their businesses, they mainly focused on creating their Launch Day pitches. Andy Stoll, one of the founding members of the Iowa Startup Accelerator, members from

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Pitch Practice, Final Founder Firesides, and Midwest Fashion Week: ISA Week 12 Review

October 21, 2016

With only one more full week remaining until Launch Day, the Iowa Startup Accelerator program focused intensely on pitch preparation and life after launch this week. Week 12 began with the program’s final Founder Fireside. Ravi Patel, President of Hawkeye Hotels, shared his entrepreneurial journey with the cohort, highlighting his

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