Guest post by Susan Gentz. The Senate unanimously voted to pass a $2 trillion dollar stimulus package earlier this week, and the House is poised to pass the bill in a bipartisan manner on Friday, […]
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State announces assistance for targeted small businesses
A new fund has been created to support certified Targeted Small Businesses that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund is specifically aimed at businesses “with zero employees”, businesses that are run […]
PI 515 donates 30 laptops to low-income students during coronavirus
30 low-income students in the Des Moines area have been given laptops by PI 515 so that they can continue to have internet access while school buildings are closed as a result of coronavirus. The […]
Rantizo partners with Sony on agtech collaboration
Iowa City-based startup Rantizo has been named one of four agtech companies partnering with Sony Electronics to integrate its Smart Agriculture Solution into its farming solutions. Sony’s Smart Agriculture Solution revolves around a combination of sophisticated dual camera technology […]
Entrepreneurs around the state step up to fill need for medical equipment
Sul Huq, along with three other Des Moines-based entrepreneurs — Julien Duhautois, Tim Vastine and Camille Renee — are racing to get medical equipment ordered from overseas to medical workers as the coronavirus pandemic drains […]
Iowa Launches Small Business Relief Program in Response to COVID-19
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced in a press conference Monday afternoon announced the launch of a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses that have been economically impacted by […]
ISU holding series of virtual workshops for entrepreneurs
Beginning next week, Iowa State University will be hosting a series of virtual workshops for student entrepreneurs. The “Start Something Series” is designed for student entrepreneurs who are exploring the idea of entrepreneurship and those […]
A list of resources for coronavirus-affected business owners and entrepreneurs
Due to the economic impact of COVID-19 closures and postponements, we are gathering resources and information that may be of use to entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses across the state. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SBA Disaster Assistance […]
SBA Disaster Loans now available to Iowa businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a disaster declaration in Iowa, allowing small businesses (defined as having 500 or fewer employees) affected by COVID-19 to apply for low-interest federal loans. According to a Saturday […]
Middle Bit: Businesses encouraged to complete IEDA Survey to better understand impact of COVID-19
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is asking Iowa businesses to complete this survey to tell them what your business is experiencing and how your business is handling the current crisis. IEDA will use the information […]