Save the dates! EntreFEST returns to downtown Iowa City in 2023! We Want You! EntreFEST is a conference that celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation where professionals at every level can come together, share ideas, and own their success. The EntreFEST organizing team believes that the best things happen when business leaders are able to collide and […]
The Business Startup Speaker Series — presented by the Iowa City Area Development Group and NewBoCo — leads current and aspiring entrepreneurs + small business owners through a Step-By-Step guide of all the things you need to know when starting and growing your business. From Administrative Basics to Branding, we'll cover it all. Join us in Iowa City on […]
Join us in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 25th from 8:30 am to 10 am for our seventh session on Sales 101 for Starting a Business. Session Learning Objectives: Join us for a 1.5-hour session designed for entrepreneurs and small businesses to master the art of selling. Learn essential sales techniques and strategies to drive […]
Join us at the DeltaV Code School Career Fair on August 2nd from 4-6 pm at the Geonetric Cafe! This exciting event is exclusively open to DeltaV alumni and current students, providing a unique opportunity for networking and career exploration. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsors will have exclusive one on one time with DeltaV students […]
Join us in Iowa City on Wednesday, August 16th, or in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, August 22nd for our eighth session on Funding 101 for Starting a Business. Session Learning Objectives: Founders and Startups often need an infusion of capital (money) to launch and establish a financially sustainable business. So what are the funding options for a startup and/or existing business? August's Startup […]
Join us in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Sept. 27 for our ninth session on Administrative Basics for Starting a Business. Session Learning Objectives: Once you know you are going to start a business there are some administrative and operational steps to get registered, licensed, and “officially” established. This engaging module will discuss the first steps to establish […]
An Evening with Kiva Iowa Join us for an evening of connection and exploration as we gather to support a great cause. At this special event, you'll have the opportunity to socialize, embark on guided tours of our facility, and engage with the inspiring entrepreneurs of Kiva Iowa. 5:00pm - Doors open Light hors d’oeuvres […]
Grow with Google Workshop: Reach Customers Online with Google Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works, as well as how you can improve your website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google Business Profile, Google Trends, Search Console, Google […]
Brice Lukasko, founder of BLX, and Eric Engelmann, ISAV's General Partner, will discuss all aspects of building a company right here in Eastern Iowa, from getting started to rapid scale-up to selling a company.
