Iowa is Calling

Inspired individuals chase their dreams in Iowa for its lower cost of living, rich entrepreneurial ecosystem and creative, innovative and visionary minds.
Learning Alongside Entrepreneurs

Cedar Falls native Linden Terpstra returned to her hometown to launch her EHS startup.
From the Iowa Beauty and the Business Plan: Simply Sámone

Iowa State University’s entrepreneurial energy helped Jassma’ray Johnson pursue her dorm room dreams.
3 Surprising Keys to Career Success

Hummingbirds CEO Emily Steele shares her story of success
Making the Grade

Angela Harrington transformed a dilapidated Grinnell school into the award-winning Hotel Grinnell.
From Pitch Session to Partnership

An entrepreneur’s quest to memorialize his grandparents opened a surprising path to creating the successful startup Tumbleweed.
Social Impact Through STEM

Youth-serving nonprofit Pi515 is celebrating a decade of empowering diverse students to succeed.
From the Ground Up

Project Rooted provides no-cost meals for families in need.
Iowa is a Top State for Startups

Iowa sets the stage for small businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive.
Veteran Discovers Sweet Success

Veteran Ben Davis embraces his new life as the owner of the Marion Chocolate Shop.