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Startups · AmesAg-tech fund raising new $10 million fund to provide scaling capital Ag Startup Engine, a fund for ag-tech startups, made six investments in new companies in 2024, bringing the fund’s total portfolio companies to 40, according to its latest annual report. The report also shows Ag Startup Engine made three investments in existing portfolio companies, and two of its companies were acquired. The six new companies the fund invested in were FloVision…See the Story
Ag Startup Engine reaches 40 portfolio companies in 2024, per annual report - innovationIOWA
West Des Moines · West Des MoinesThe West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced Rachelle Long, founder and executive director of Taste of the Junction, as the recipient of the 2025 Mel Essex Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The award recognizes community members who have made an impact by fostering and supporting small business success and inspiring others. Long will be honored at the fifth annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit on April 17 at the Sheraton West Des M…See the Story
West Des Moines chamber announces 2025 entrepreneur of the year - innovationIOWA
Agriculture · Storm LakeBen Pullen is the new director of the Institute for Agriculture at Buena Vista University. Named to the role in late 2024, Pullen brings experience in youth development, education and community engagement, according to a news release. BVU’s Institute for Agriculture aims to foster innovation and sustainability in the agricultural sector while providing students with hands-on learning experiences. Before joining BVU, Pullen served as senior field…See the Story
Ben Pullen leading agriculture at Buena Vista University - innovationIOWA
Des Moines, Iowa · Des MoinesInnovative Captive Strategies, a subsidiary of Holmes Murphy providing insurance consulting and management, has announced a strategic partnership with Innovative Program Solutions, a full-service managing general agent. The partnership includes the launch of CaptiveXS, an umbrella excess insurance product designed for ICS captive clients. According to a news release, CaptiveXS was developed in response to volatility in the umbrella/excess market…See the Story
Innovative Captive Strategies partners with Innovative Program Solutions - innovationIOWA
Council Bluffs · Council BluffsThe Iowa Communications Network, the state-owned, fiber optic infrastructure, announced it has completed a recent technology upgrade to the southern tier of Iowa. From Council Bluffs to Burlington, the border-to-border effort upgrades equipment at 12 sites to pure-10Gb connections, which protects infrastructure to support redundancy and rising bandwidth demands for public safety, health care, government and education users, ICN said in a news re…See the Story
Iowa Communications Network completes southern Iowa upgrade - innovationIOWA
Ames · AmesThe Iowa Economic Development Authority board on March 21 approved loans for four Iowa startups, including one loan funded through the State Small Business Credit Initiative. The companies are located in Ames, Coralville, Fairfield and Clive. Ames-based Janas Materials Inc. develops sustainable technology for the coating industry that improves the appearance and application of wood stains. Its product in development is an environmentally friendl…See the Story
IEDA awards loans to 4 Iowa startups - innovationIOWA
Startups · Des MoinesWomen-accredited investors are invited to join FIN Capital Investor Association to learn about angel investing and how to become an aspiring changemaker in the startup community. The event is at 8:30 a.m. on April 10 at the State Historical Building. To reserve a spot, go to eventbrite. The post FIN Capital Investor Association is hosting an angel investing bootcamp appeared first on innovationIOWA.See the Story
FIN Capital Investor Association is hosting an angel investing bootcamp - innovationIOWA
Polk County, Iowa · Polk CountyPolk County, in association with the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, is launching a new initiative where it will connect small business owners to free financial counseling. The Small Business Boost Initiative was created after the CFE Fund, along with funding from the Principal Foundation, awarded Polk County a $90,000 grant. The grant supports new initiatives between small business support services and the Polk County Financial Empowerme…See the Story
