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 every Friday at 4 pm at a local bar/ restaurant from a rotating series to celebrate the small and big successes of the week, unwind, and build relationships with our fellow community members! Today's Whiskey Friday is meeting at Rodina! Rodina fashions itself as "Midwest comfort food," writing: Jovial enjoys company! Rodina believes […]
This Week: Kiva This week’s presentation will be a panel discussion with three Kiva entrepreneurs; Larry Tiah (Hela Designer African Clothing), Teepeu Pewu (Tee's Liberian Dish), and Darius Nupolu (Nupolu's Emerging Farm LLC). All 3 business owners reside in Cedar Rapids and identify as Immigrant Entrepreneurs. The panel will discuss their business, how their Kiva […]
Join us every Friday at 4 PM at a local bar/restaurant from a rotating series to celebrate the small and big successes of the week, unwind, and build relationships with our fellow community members. This week we will be at Tornado's Grub & Pub located in the NewBo District. We're looking forward to sharing that […]
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids is on Summer Break This Week! Join us next Wednesday at 8:30AM to connect with other community members and hear from a new founder, entrepreneur, creative, business, or organization! Are you a creative, founder, executive, or subject matter expert with stories to share or questions to ask? Apply to be […]
Engineering, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship for Kids! CoderDojo is a free K–5 STEM program in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and managed by NewBoCo K–12 Education that encourages creativity, fosters entrepreneurship, and helps kids learn to code. Each week, we assemble new "stations" where kids can experience different STEM activities and learn about subjects like physics, engineering, computer […]
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 […]
This Week This week's presenter is The Marion Chocolate Shop. The Marion Chocolate Shop is a small confection production company with a brick-and-mortar location in Uptown Marion Iowa. They focus on high-quality, hand made gifts of chocolates. Ben and Katy bought the business about two years ago. Ben is a service disabled veteran. The business […]
Join us every Friday at 4 PM at a local bar/restaurant from a rotating series to celebrate the small and big successes of the week, unwind, and build relationships with our fellow community members. We're excited to be meeting at Sacred Cow this week! Sacred Cow Tavern is located in the Oak Hill Jackson neighborhood, […]
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids Join The Gazette team members as they talk about the history and current plans for their signature statewide Iowa Ideas event on October 12-13, 2023. Combining innovative ways to gather people and share ideas with the classic elements of journalism have built this experience into one of the largest idea-sharing […]
Join us every Friday at 4pm at a local bar/ restaurant from a rotating series to celebrate the small and big successes of the week, unwind, and build relationships with our fellow community members! Today's Whiskey Friday is meeting at Bricks!
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids is on Summer Break This Week! Join us next Wednesday at 8:30AM to connect with other community members and hear from a new founder, entrepreneur, creative, business, or organization! Are you a creative, founder, executive, or subject matter expert with stories to share or questions to ask? Apply to be […]
Join us every Friday at 4 PM at a local bar/restaurant from a rotating series to celebrate the small and big successes of the week, unwind, and build relationships with our fellow community members! We're excited to be meeting at Rodina this week! We're looking forward to sharing that warmth with you. See you there […]
About this Event: The Business Breakfast series by The Gazette brings together business and community leaders across various sectors for face-to-face discussions on pivotal matters affecting the workforce and other aspects of our regional economy. Event Topic: Reimaging Downtown Downtown is the heart of many communities, but remote work has changed the way space will […]
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids Robin Springer Consulting is on a mission to help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams by not being afraid of the money. They say, “Do what you love and the money will follow”. But do you know what to do when the money arrives? Robin Springer Consulting can help by providing strategic […]
Engineering, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship for Kids! CoderDojo is a free K–5 STEM program in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and managed by NewBoCo K–12 Education that encourages creativity, fosters entrepreneurship, and helps kids learn to code. Each week, we assemble new "stations" where kids can experience different STEM activities and learn about subjects like physics, engineering, computer […]
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 […]
Hear from Brian Stoll, founder of Illuminate Digital. Illuminate Digital is a website design and SEO company. Specifically helping companies get or dramatically improve their presence online and get more customers, sales, and revenue using a strategic plan to help companies be easily found on the internet by their potential customers. A big focus that Illuminate Digital also has is getting a business active on Google Business Profile. Brian Stoll, founder of Illuminate Digital, started the company in 2017, and has grown every year and plans on growing it to a multi-million dollar company in the next 12 years.
Engineering, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship for Kids! Come join CoderDojo, a free K–5 STEM program in Cedar Rapids, Iowa! Each week, kids can explore different STEM activities like coding, engineering, and more, all while having fun and being creative. It's the perfect place for young innovators to learn and play. Always-On Stations Hour of Code: […]
Hear from Brian Stoll, founder of Illuminate Digital. Illuminate Digital is a website design and SEO company. Specifically helping companies get or dramatically improve their presence online and get more customers, sales, and revenue using a strategic plan to help companies be easily found on the internet by their potential customers. A big focus that Illuminate Digital also has is getting a business active on Google Business Profile. Brian Stoll, founder of Illuminate Digital, started the company in 2017, and has grown every year and plans on growing it to a multi-million dollar company in the next 12 years.
About Girls Who Code Club Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use computer science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will learn with adults in the industry, practice new skills by completing fun and engaging projects, and build community through interactive […]
ISAV Founder, Eric Engelmann will lead a workshop on Revenue Metrics: how to track and manage the different ways to look at how your company generates revenue.
About Girls Who Code Club Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use computer science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will learn with adults in the industry, practice new skills by completing fun and engaging projects, and build community through interactive […]
Engineering, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship for Kids! Come join CoderDojo, a free K–5 STEM program in Cedar Rapids, Iowa! Each week, kids can explore different STEM activities like coding, engineering, and more, all while having fun and being creative. It's the perfect place for young innovators to learn and play. Always-On Stations Hour of Code: […]
About Girls Who Code Club Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use computer science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will learn with adults in the industry, practice new skills by completing fun and engaging projects, and build community through interactive […]
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids is off this week Join us next Wednesday to connect with other community members and hear from a new founder, entrepreneur, creative, business, or organization! Are you a creative, founder, executive, or subject matter expert with stories to share or questions to ask? Apply to be a presenter! Or do […]
DeltaV Code 101: Intro to Software Development 👩💻 Explore the World of Software Development in One Day! Join us for our Code 101 workshop, a one-day immersive experience that offers a sneak peek into the life of a software developer. No prior experience is required - just bring your laptop, Chromebook, or iPad with […]
About Girls Who Code Club Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use computer science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will learn with adults in the industry, practice new skills by completing fun and engaging projects, and build community through interactive […]
A Special Spooky CoderDojo! Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costume to CoderDojo on Nov. 4th. CoderDojo is a free K–5 STEM program in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and managed by NewBoCo K–12 Education that encourages creativity, fosters entrepreneurship, and helps kids learn to code. Each week, we assemble new "stations" where kids […]
City of Cedar Rapids Proclamation Join the Cedar Rapids City Council meeting as they name November 14-20, 2022 Global Entrepreneurship Week in the city. City officials will join members of community entrepreneurial support organizations to read the proclamation to celebrate the city's rich entrepreneurial heritage. Where? City Hall - 101 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids […]
This Week: Franciscan Eco-spirituality and Conference Center located on 72 acres of woods and prairie in Hiawatha. Prairiewoods offers retreats and programs that focus on holistic health, ecology and spiritual growth. Prairiewoods also hosts 100s of organizations each year for trainings and meetings. Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center is developing a program called Sabbatical in Everyday […]
Code 301 Project Presentations: Join us as our Code 301 students showcase their impressive project work before a diverse audience, including sponsors, potential employers, friends, family, and the dedicated NewBoCo team. Our aim is to provide these talented students with the visibility they deserve as they progress through each level of their journey. Additionally, we're […]
About Girls Who Code Club Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use computer science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will learn with adults in the industry, practice new skills by completing fun and engaging projects, and build community through interactive […]
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 […]
This Week: Hear from Happily Ever After Book Boutique for Global Entrepreneurship Week. Happily Ever After Book Boutique (HEA) was founded by Jenn Draper, Chief Book Babe, and was founded on the belief that everyone deserves a happily ever after. Established in 2023, HEA Book Boutique is a unique, pop-up style bookstore focusing on the […]
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.
Conversations with Creatives over Coffee A collaboration with Akwi Nji Studios and NewBoCo, Conversations with Creatives over Coffee is designed to bring creatives together to engage in meaningful conversation over coffee. Everyone is welcome! Where? Cherry Building - 329 10th Ave SE #122, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 When? Friday, Nov. 17th from 8:00 to 9:00 […]
Friday High-Fives Join us Friday at 4 p.m. at BoMac's to celebrate the small and big successes of the week, unwind, and build relationships with our fellow community members! Everyone is welcome! Where? BoMac's (219 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401) When? Friday, Nov. 17th from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m Global Entrepreneurship Week […]
DeltaV Code 101: Intro to Software Development 👩💻 Explore the World of Software Development in One Day! Join us for our Code 101 workshop, a one-day immersive experience that offers a sneak peek into the life of a software developer. No prior experience is required - just bring your laptop, Chromebook, or iPad with a […]
About Girls Who Code Club Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use computer science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will learn with adults in the industry, practice new skills by completing fun and engaging projects, and build community through interactive […]
CoderDojo is a free K–5 STEM program in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and managed by NewBoCo K–12 Education that encourages creativity, fosters entrepreneurship, and helps kids learn to code. New this Week: Starlabs: Starlabs is a portable observatory, with mentor Heidi Haney from Curiosity Path you'll child will get an exploratory look at astrology. Mississippi River Mueseum: […]
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids is off this week due to the holiday Join us next Wednesday at 8:30AM to connect with other community members and hear from a new founder, entrepreneur, creative, business, or organization! Are you a creative, founder, executive, or subject matter expert with stories to share or questions to ask? Apply […]
About Girls Who Code Club Girls Who Code Clubs are spaces where girls can join our sisterhood of supportive peers and use computer science to change the world. When you join a Club, you will learn with adults in the industry, practice new skills by completing fun and engaging projects, and build community through interactive […]
Join us in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 29th for Financial Forms and Tools. Session Learning Objectives: Establishing good financial practices is critically important for all startup businesses. Not only are good financial practices helpful for day-to-day accounting, but they can save business owners a lot of time, headaches, and unnecessary costs/expenses to clean things up. Upon completion […]
