This Week: Ambient Grid is an early stage startup, by founder Chris Beyer. He is designing utility pole sensors to send emergency alerts in case of fire or pole failure, and collect weekly logs to analyze the remaining useful life of a pole. Chris is requesting feedback on his overall presentation, as well as his […]
This Week: The health of the land and the health of our communities are intertwined. Land Alliance tends to the health of the land by using perennial farming and conservation practices, and tends to the health of communities by connecting people to the land through good food, education and retreats. A fireside chat with founder […]
This Week: The Fall 2025 Cohort of Iowa Startup Accelerator will be doing their presentations for constructive audience feedback. Circa Legacy, Forge and Flow Consulting, HitchHub, Homeschool Foundry, Payroll Vault, and The Athlete's Health are the presenters. Program schedule 8:45 to 9:00 - Coffee & Conversation 9:00 to 9:45 - Official Program 9:45 to 10:00 […]
Celebrate Iowa’s Next Wave of Entrepreneurs The culmination of months of hard work, mentorship, and innovation comes to life at Iowa Startup Accelerator Demo Day on November 7. Six startup teams will take the stage to pitch their bold ideas, share their progress, and compete for $1,500 in total prizes — including $750 for first […]
{Coffee + Code} Networking & Collaboration Are you curious about coding or technology and looking to connect with others who share your interests? Coffee and Code provides the perfect opportunity to connect with others in tech, no matter your experience level. Whether you’re starting to explore the field or a seasoned veteran, our community […]
This Week: Chelsea Stoll, founder of Compassion Theory, will present. Compassion Theory is a raining and leadership development company whose mission is to teach leaders a human-first leadership approach through compassionate leadership. Program schedule 8:45 to 9:00 - Coffee & Conversation 9:00 to 9:45 - Official Program 9:45 to 10:00 - Q&A If you will […]
This Week: Come celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week with us and Liz Garcia of Storage Theory. Story Theory is an Iowa based company creating smart solutions for everyday home challenges. https://storagetheory.com/ Stick around a little later than normal and check out the Entrepreneurship Services Fair featuring area startups, service providers such as Venture Mentoring Service, Venture […]
Join us in the cafe at the Wendler Building (formerly Geonetric) from 11:30-1:00 p.m. Lunch is $10 and open to everyone. Please RSVP to jan@newbo.co along with any food sensitivities. The luncheon will feature women owned agri-tourism industries, Calyx Creek, Land Alliance, Lucky Star Farm, and Walker Homestead. The founders will discuss their winding paths […]
Holiday Light Display Celebration Join us for an exciting afternoon as we celebrate the incredible achievements of NewBoCo's local Girls Who Code participants. After 10 weeks of hands-on learning, the participants will unveil their unique light display creations, designed for local businesses in Cedar Rapids. This event will showcase their programming skills and highlight the […]
This Week: The Iowa Center for Employee Ownership (IA-CEO) is the state's premier resource hub dedicated to promoting and expanding employee ownership across Iowa. As a central point of connection, we provide education, resources, and support for businesses interested in exploring employee ownership models. Our goal is to empower Iowa businesses, employees, and communities with […]
