The Runnerās Flat, Cedar Falls Sarah Gall is a passionate runner. Graduating from the University of Colorado on a cross-country scholarship, Sarah was invited to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team on two occasions. Taking what she learned in college and combining it with her passion (running), Sarah ventured out to see if the Waterloo/Cedar […]
Get Funky Gifts and Stuff, Sioux City Wendy Wright is a lifelong entrepreneur who saw a need in her community and decided to fill it. A residential appraiser for 20 years, Wendy approached Dan Wubbena, regional director of the Western Iowa Tech Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in early 2010 to seek advice on opening
SMC Ins Inc., Dumont Shelly Zimmerman had a great opportunity as a long-term employee of Harrison Thornburgh Insurance Inc. to buy the existing business from her retiring employer. From a small town storefront in Dumont, the agency had built up a strong book of business in crop insurance, property, casualty and health, among other lines. As
CrĆØme Cupcake + Dessert, Des Moines The Iowa Small Business Development Center for Mid Iowa assisted Christina Moffatt in developing her business plan, creating cash flow projections, and finding financing so she could start a bakery and then expand it into a bakery and dessert lounge. Christina Moffatt turned her love of baking into a
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The Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) announced on December 16, 2013 that its Davenport center, the Eastern Iowa Small Business Development Center, is an active member of the Muscatine Entrepreneurial Center for Business Development (Center) and will be providing free business counseling at the Center at least two days per month. They will also
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Inspired!, Inc., North Liberty From life coaching to singing to interior design to owning a marina, entrepreneurship is a way of life for Kristen Stephens Sharma, an Iowa City native. Kristen is the owner of Inspired!, Inc., d/b/a East-West School of Integrative Healing Arts and A Massage Oasis, LLC. Kristen began her relationship with the
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CQM Systems LLC, Coralville The Iowa Small Business Development Center at The University of Iowa assisted Chuck Dirks extensively with his energy efficient water treatment and tube cleaning systems business and continues to help him grow his company. Charles (Chuck) Dirks grew up on a farm in Jones County and graduated from Anamosa High School.
From The Ground, Leon Heidi Bell and her husband are fourth generation farmers in Decatur County who are committed to sustaining rural Iowa communities and rural economic development. In 2009, with help from the Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southwestern Community College, Heidi purchased a storefront on the town square in Leon, population 1977,
As Regional Director of the Iowa Small Business Development Center for North Central Iowa in Fort Dodge, Lisa was honored as the 2010 Iowa āState Starā by the national association of Small Business Development Centers ā Americaās SBDC. Americaās SBDC annually recognizes Small Business Development Center employees for demonstrating exemplary work performance, significantly contributing to the
As Regional Director of the Iowa Small Business Development Center at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Sue was honored as the 2011 Iowa āState Starā by the national association of Small Business Development Centers ā Americaās SBDC. Americaās SBDC annually recognizes Small Business Development Center personnel for demonstrating exemplary work performance, significantly contributing to
