Helping founders find community and connections
Monthly gatherings connecting local entrepreneurs to share insights, network with peers, and hear from guest speakers on relevant business topics.
Free weekly gathering where entrepreneurs present their businesses to the Ames community for feedback, networking, and connections to local support resources and training programs.
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 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.
Learn more →Monthly peer networking program for Latino entrepreneurs and professionals across Central Iowa to share best practices, generate referrals, learn from mentors, and grow their businesses together.
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