Helping founders find community and connections
Free weekly gathering where entrepreneurs present their businesses to the Ames community for feedback, networking, and connections to local support resources and training programs.
Weekly free community networking event where entrepreneurs present their businesses and receive feedback from the local entrepreneurial community.
Learn more →Free weekly gathering where entrepreneurs present their businesses and receive feedback from a community of peers, mentors, and supporters over coffee.
Learn more →Free weekly gathering where entrepreneurs present their businesses in a 6-minute pitch and receive structured feedback from a community of peers, mentors, and supporters over coffee.
Learn more →Free weekly gathering where entrepreneurs present their businesses in a 6-minute pitch and receive structured feedback from a community of peers, mentors, and supporters over coffee.
Learn more →Free weekly gathering where entrepreneurs present their businesses in a 6-minute pitch and receive structured feedback from a community of peers, mentors, and supporters over coffee.
Learn more →Annual pitch competition open to all Black-owned businesses in Iowa, providing a platform to showcase ideas and compete for funding and recognition.
Learn more →Annual two-day summit elevating minority entrepreneurs through keynote speakers, expert breakout sessions, a pitch competition, and a business expo, with $190,000+ awarded since 2021.
Learn more →Facilitated networking and peer learning events connecting Iowa manufacturers and businesses to share operational best practices and build supply chain relationships.
Learn more →Year-round educational programming including workshops, farm field days, and an annual conference connecting 1,500+ farmers with expert knowledge and peer community.
Learn more →Monthly confidential peer groups of 6-10 members using the Gestalt Method, where business owners share experiences and challenges without giving advice.
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