Spring break is around the corner, and many families are opting for a staycation this year. If you’re looking for fun and educational activities to do at home, consider trying out some STEM-based activities with your kids. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math, and these activities can be
The holidays are here! And as we all know, all of that jolly spirit comes with the dreaded “gift shopping,” too. But have no fear; NewBoCo is here! We have curated a list of STEM toys and games suitable for elementary and middle school-aged kids that encourage open-ended play and
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA (Dec. 8) – Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation announced today that it is joining forces with NewBoCo of Cedar Rapids as part of a growing Community Partners Pilot Program. NewBoCo is collaborating with economic development organizations in communities around Iowa to help fill gaps in their local entrepreneurial
WATERLOO, IA (Nov. 17, 2022) – When Dana Rae saw a need in her community last year, it led her to take a big chance by leaving her job in order to start her own company. Now she’s hoping that lenders around the state will take a chance on her.
Join hosts Rob Merritt and David Tominsky as they sit down with David Hayes, President of Coe College. The group explores how Coe College and NewBoCo are working together to offer innovative opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs at Coe College through its C3 (Creativity, Community, and Careers) program, and David Hayes
Join hosts Rob Merritt and Jessica Abdoney as they explore the innovation of love with Cat Cantrill, founder of the Cedar Rapids-based company The Agency, a modern matchmaking service. Cat shares how she fell backwards into this line of work, how she’s uniquely qualified to find success in this space,
Join hosts Stacey Teltser and Samantha Dahlby as they talk with user interface/user experience developer Jess Bertling. The trio explore what it has meant for them to hold jobs in the tech industry as women, the numerous opportunities out there in this field, some of the stigmas of working in
Join host Rob Merritt as he sits down with Eric Engelmann, prior Executive Director of NewBoCo and current General Partner at ISA Ventures. Rob and Eric discuss an exciting development at ISA Ventures, Eric shares advice for startups looking to raise capital, and they explore how ISA Ventures is trying
Join hosts Rob Merritt and Dan Tuuri as they sit down with Aaron Warner, CEO of ProCircular. ProCircular is a cybersecurity and compliance firm providing guidance to organizations looking to improve their security readiness and address the ever-changing landscape of cyber threats. Aaron shares some surprising stories from his time
Join hosts Jessica Abdoney and Anthony Betters as they sit down with Clayton Mooney of Clayton Farms, the company building indoor, direct-to-consumer farms. Clayton discusses how they’re trying to be the “John Deere for indoor farming”, how they are reinventing what farming actually is, and why taking inspiration from Disney
