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Emerge Foundation, LaunchPad65 host Innovation & Technology Showcase at Simpson

The Innovation & Technology Showcase and opening of coworking space Salem Connection is scheduled for Feb. 26 in two locations, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m. The showcase will spotlight several …

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Power Breakfast series: How they built it – First question

 

Some of Central Iowa’s most successful entrepreneurs and leaders shared lessons from their greatest triumphs and biggest setbacks during Thursday’s Power Breakfast. 

Panelists include:
Chris Nelson, president and CEO, Kemin Industries.
Tiffany Johnson, co-founder …

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Ames startup to hire 300

A software company in Ames plans to add 300 jobs that pay at least $100,000 each, KCCI reported. The company is seeking $2 million in taxpayer assistance from the state The cloud-based software company works with Fortune …

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T-Mobile deal hurt rural customers, Communications Workers of America says

A new report by the Communications Workers of America claims T-Mobile’s acquisition of iWireless has hurt Iowa’s small business and wireless customers, especially in rural areas, reports the Cedar Rapids Gazette. The report, titled “Disrupting Rural …

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Retail across the water

Trepp LLC, which bills itself as “a leading provider of data, analytics and technology solutions to the global securities and investment management industries” and provides a steady dose of commercial real estate information to boot, …

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Global Insurance Accelerator announces Nicole Cook as next managing director

The Des Moines-based Global Insurance Accelerator has hired Nicole Cook as the next managing director, to take over full time after current director Brian Hemesath steps down from his role on May 1, following the …

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Feb. 21-23: Des Moines Charity Hack

Host: dsmHack
About: Each year, dsmHack holds a 48-hour hackathon to help local nonprofit organization solve their technology problems. This flagship event connects technology enthusiasts including developers, designers and project managers, and partners them with …

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The road to innovation

If you are inspired to make the perfect Korean taco, travel in space, swim the Bering Strait, create legendary ice cream or create digital fantasy worlds, you could get more than a few tips from …

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March 25: Raising Capital Seminar

Host: Greater Des Moines Partnership and BrownWinick Law Firm
About: Startup company founders in Greater Des Moines will have the opportunity to learn from other entrepreneurs and startup investors on how to raise equity capital. This event …

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CB Insights honors Next Level Ventures

CB Insights has recognized Des Moines-based Next Level Ventures as Iowa’s most active venture capital firm, for the fourth straight year. Next Level Ventures invests between $1 million and $4 million in high-growth businesses and currently …

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