For Black History Month, we are excited to shine a spotlight on the incredible Black-owned businesses supported by Kiva Iowa. From international grocery stores to healing skincare products, these entrepreneurs exemplify creativity, resilience, and innovation. Supporting these businesses not only celebrates their achievements but also strengthens our communities. Let’s dive
How does innovation keep a company going for nearly a century? In the finale of Season 4, hosts Anthony Betters Jr. and Rob Merritt sit down with Danielle Monthei and Gavin Palma of Van Meter in Cedar Rapids. They dig into being an employee-owned company, how Van Meter gives back to
To celebrate the 50th episode of the Iowa Innovation podcast, Anthony and Rob reminisce with Jennifer Smith, creator and original co-host of the podcast. The group is also joined by Jourdan McChesney, Director of Events with NewBoCo, to discuss EntreFEST and building a community through events. Welcome to Iowa Innovation,
Anthony Betters and Rob Merritt are once again joined by Samantha Dahlby, Director of K-12 Education at NewBoCo, and Andy Fielder, K-12 Student Program Coordinator. This time, the group discusses NewBoCo’s work in K-12 education and how they’re leading the charge in new education initiatives. Welcome to Iowa Innovation, the
How is NewBoCo partnering with other communities in Iowa? On today’s episode of Iowa Innovation, Anthony Betters Jr and Rob Merritt are joined in the studio by Mike Heaton Heaton, Director of Development with NewBoCo, and Alex Taylor, Managing Director of the Iowa Startup Accelerator, to discuss that very question
Co-hosts Anthony and Rob are joined in the studio by Kaitlin Byers, Capital Access Manager of Kiva Iowa, and Tone Da Boss, Founder of the Iowa Music Awards and CEO of T1 Entertainment. Tone shares his experiences applying for a Kiva loan and Kaitlin walks everyone through the unique ways
Today Anthony and Rob are joined by Samantha Dahlby, Director of K-12 Education at NewBoCo, and Andy Fielder, K-12 Student Program Coordinator, to discuss the Future City Competition and some of the innovation they’re seeing from the leaders of tomorrow. Learn more about the Future City Competition at futurecity.org. Season
Anthony and Rob are joined by Melissa Silver and Craig Barkley of DeltaV Code School, Iowa’s premier tech boot camp. Learn more about DeltaV at deltavcodeschool.com. Season 4 of Iowa Innovation is sponsored by Van Meter, a wholesale electrical supply distributor of automation, electrical, data communications, lighting, power transmission, solar
Speaker applications now open for annual two-day conference taking place June 13-14 Cedar Rapids, IA (Nov. 17, 2023) — EntreFEST, the two-day conference celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurialism and innovation, returns to Cedar Rapids in 2024 after two years in Iowa City. The conference will be held June 13-14, 2024.
Anthony and Rob are joined by John Foster, Community Manager of The Vault Co-Working Space, and Jordan Bergren, Freelance Animator and Founder of Simplate.io (and Vault member). The group discuss Jordan’s work and the many benefits of Co-Working spaces for today’s professionals. Learn more about The Vault at NewBo.Co/Vault/ Learn
