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January 29, 2018 by Stacie Euken The Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes entrepreneurial spirit and the substantial growth of a small business venture in our region. Brad and Becky Kramer of Orient were recognized with the 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year Award for leading the way in revitalizing downtown Orient and filling several needs within the community. Read more »
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July 10, 2017 by Lynsi Pasutti Panora has been selected for a small business visit pilot program, conducted by Midwest Partnership, in collaboration with UNI's Business & Community Services. The visits aim to bridge two existing programs in order to shrink the assistance gap between start-ups and leading employers. Read more »
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January 27, 2017 The Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes entrepreneurial spirit and the substantial growth of a small business venture in our region. This year’s award was presented to Meg and Chad Gleason, owners of Moglea in Audubon. Read more »
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August 10, 2016 It's never too early to start planning for the future! Family businesses are vital to our economy and currently account for almost 75% of all businesses and over 30% of all jobs. A very startling fact is that only 30% of these firms survive the second generation and less than 10% the third generation. Read more »
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June 28, 2016 EntreFEST, the annual statewide gathering of entrepreneurs and business leaders, has a new home. The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. (NewBoCo), out of Cedar Rapids, has reached an agreement with the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Business Growth and Innovation (CBGI) to assume responsibility of all aspects of this wildly popular event, effective immediately. Read more »
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