Surefire Fitness, Ames Felicitas Avendano took over Surefire Fitness on January 1, 2023! She started out as client, then a trainer and now the owner. She wants to continue on the philosophy that drew her into Surefire Fitness and continue to make exercising fun. Surefire Fitness is a gym that offers group and personal training …
Zupp and Zupp Law Firm, P.C., Denison America’s Small Business Development Center Iowa (SBDC) is pleased to announce that Zupp and Zupp Law Firm, P.C., located in Denison, IA is the winner of the organization’s statewide March Small Business of the Month Award. Zupp and Zupp Law Firm, P.C. is a well-established, two-lawyer law …
The Farmer’s Daughters, Sidney The Farmer’s Daughters was founded in 2014. Located in Sidney Iowa, it is the main stop for vintage home décor and floral needs for the Sidney and the surrounding communities. Owner Stacy Burge has always loved to buy anything vintage, but when it came time to move in with her new …
Rustic Swan, Ankeny Dawn M. Elwell started her business, Rustic Swan, in November of 2022. She saw an opportunity to help families create more of an income while also giving them a place to create and share their art with others. Rustic Swan is an indoor farmers market located in Ankeny that helps over 50 …
Joujou, Des Moines Joujou started with two moms seeing the need for an appropriate environment where their younger children could play in. They opened their doors in May, 2022 and introduced a new way to play! Amanda Wiebers and Jenny Johnson came from different backgrounds but their common core as parents and love for learning …
Tannin Wine Bar & Craft Beer, Marshalltown  America’s Small Business Development Center Iowa (SBDC) is pleased to announce that Tannin Wine Bar & Craft Beer, located in Marshalltown, IA is the winner of the organization’s statewide February Small Business of the Month Award. Megan and Gary Lanfier, took over Tannin Wine Bar & Craft …
Cutting Edge Fitness, Clear Lake Jason Laube’s entrepreneurial journey took him from coaching and training around the United States and in NFL Europe, back to the Midwest to grow his family and start a business. After working as a volunteer coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, with a summer internship position and a few games …
Project C Dance Company, Creston Project C Dance Company was founded in the Spring of 2021 by Cassity Conley. Conley strives to offer every child the chance to dance. From the learning of basic movement to advanced technical training, Project C aspires to provide it all. They seek to equip dancers with the knowledge and …
319 Decor & Design / Landmark Bistro Having started their own businesses within about one year of each other, mother-daughter duo Jill Krausman and Katie Lewis are major figures in the Grundy Center small business community. Jill is the owner of The Landmark Bistro, a full-service restaurant in downtown Grundy Center. One of the most …
Emprendimiento Latino 5M, Iowa City Two years ago, Marcela Hurtado, Marlen Mendoza, Maria Teresa, Maria Cachua, and Janet Marcelino started their business, Emprendimiento Latino 5M, in Iowa City, Iowa. The five were enjoying coffee together and discussing their personal business endeavors when they realized how hard it is to navigate the business world. It is …
