Pet company Pet Parents celebrated a large expansion for the company last week with the start of construction for its new 45,000 square foot building. The new $7.7 million office, distribution, and warehouse facility will more than […]
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A news esports venue is coming to Des Moines
Southridge Mall will soon be home to a new gaming business that will host e-sports leagues and tournaments, along with casual play hours and watch parties. The new gaming arena, DSM Gaming Club, will have […]
Middle Bit: ICAD hires first full-time director for Iowa EdTech Collaborative
The Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) has announced the hiring of Dr. Mark Butland as Director of the Iowa EdTech Collaborative. Butland will lead the execution of the Iowa EdTech Collaborative strategy; connecting ecosystem […]
Education-focused startup weekend coming to Iowa City this summer
Startup Weekend Iowa City is coming back this summer with a twist. The event will be focused exclusively on building education and edtech startups. The event, titled Startup Weekend Education: Iowa City will take place […]
Gov. Reynolds signs budget bill into law providing $100M to broadband grant program
A budget bill signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds Monday will provide $100 million to Iowa’s new broadband grant program. The money will come from the state’s general fund and be sent to the […]
Industry 4.0 Deep Dive Panel explores the future of manufacturing in Iowa
The Iowa Technology Summit returned this week and introduced a brand new track—”Industry 4.0″. Industry 4.0 is the automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices, using modern smart technology. Earlier this year, the Iowa Economic Development […]
Iowa community colleges, CIRAS announce statewide manufacturing technology consortium
Iowa’s community colleges and Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) are partnering on a new consortium that will support the manufacturing sector in adapting to “Industry 4.0”—the automation of traditional manufacturing […]
Six companies join Iowa Startup Accelerator for spring cohort
Six new companies have joined the Iowa Startup Accelerator (ISA) program for the spring of 2021. “The spring startup cohort has an interesting mix of products and services that makes for fascinating discussions, discoveries and […]
New internet service provider bringing high-speed, fiber internet to Des Moines
Indiana-based internet service provider MetroNet announced today that it will be bringing its 100 percent fiber optic internet, TV and phone service to businesses and residents in Des Moines. MetroNet expects to invest approximately $70 […]
Winners of the 21st Annual John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The 2021 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition was held virtually with 13 students advancing to the final presentation round, where plans were reviewed by John Pappajohn and his team. Student entrepreneurs entering the competition […]