Category: Press Release

NewBoCo’s Computer Science Development Week

NewBoCo’s Computer Science Development WeekBuilding Confidence, Curriculum, and Community in Computer Science Education Ames, Iowa — 06/27/2025 — The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. (NewBoCo) is thrilled to be leading K-12 educators, from rural and urban schools throughout Iowa in the annual Computer Science Development Week. The event will be

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NewBoCo’s Iowa Startup Accelerator Will Relaunch This Fall

Cedar Rapids, Iowa — After a two-year hiatus, the Iowa Startup Accelerator is officially returning this fall with a renewed focus on helping Iowa-based startups sharpen their branding, marketing, and sales strategies. Applications for the seven-week program—set to begin in September—are now open and will be accepted through August 15.

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Jill Wilkins

Jill Wilkins named Executive Director of NewBoCo 

Chief Operating Officer had held position on interim basis in 2023 CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Dec. 5, 2023) – NewBoCo has announced that Jill Wilkins – who has been serving as interim Executive Director since April –  has now been named to the position on a permanent basis. “Jill is an

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Google awards $10,000 grant to NewBoCo’s Tiny Techies 

Funds will allow creation of video library, case study for training program CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (November 28, 2023) – As computer science becomes a greater focus in Iowa classrooms, educators want young students to get as much of a head start as possible.  With the help of a newly-announced grant

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EntreFEST returning to Cedar Rapids in 2024

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. 

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NewBoCo wins Stage One of 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition

WASHINGTON– On Wednesday, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced NewBoCo as a Stage One winner for the 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. NewBoCo will receive a $50,000 cash prize to build strategic partnerships that will support the launch, growth, and scale of STEM/R&D-focused small businesses. NewBoCo’s award-winning model will

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Aaron Horn to step down as NewBoCo Executive Director

NewBoCo has announced that Aaron Horn will step down as Executive Director to take a new position as Chief Information Officer with Benchmark, Inc, a national roof and pavement consulting firm based in Cedar Rapids. Horn will remain with NewBoCo until April 30.

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A note from our Executive Director

I wanted to share some personal news with you all that I will be stepping down as Executive Director on April 30th, 2023 to take a new position as Chief Information Officer with Benchmark, Inc, a national roof and pavement consulting firm based in Cedar Rapids.

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