Lunch and Learn Panel about the $96M Investment to Support Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship

Did you know that Iowa has a $96 million investment from the Department of Treasury to support Iowa’s small businesses, including startups, manufacturers, and businesses owned by veterans and individuals from diverse backgrounds?

 

Join us for a free lunch-and-learn informational panel event at The Outlet Co-Work & Space on Tuesday, July 30th, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm to learn about the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) programs. The panel is made up of leaders from the organizations who distribute the funds to entrepreneurs. Registration is required for this event.

The four programs include:
-IEDA Innovation Continuum
-Manufacturing 4.0 Loan Participation Program
-InnoVenture Iowa Co-Investment Fund
-Small Business Collateral Support Program

Panelists:
Mary Kelly, Project Manager, Iowa Economic Development Authority
Adrienne Greenwald, Managing Principal, VentureNet Iowa
Kaylee Williams, Fund Investment Director, InnoVenture Iowa
Audra Fisher, Manager of Customer Relations, America’s SBDC Iowa
Tricia Rivas, Coordinator of Customer Relations, America’s SBDC Iowa