Startup Spotlight: An Iowa Entrepreneur Shares Why Iowa

Des Moines native Emily Steele is on a mission to build technology and community to support small businesses and local communities.
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.
Raising the Bar: Brix Wine & Whiskey

The Lints’ love of historic preservation inspired a move to Fairfield, Iowa, where they can afford their dream home and business.
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.
A Love Letter to Iowa

Mike Vallely traveled across the world as a professional skateboarder and fell in love with Iowa along the way, inspiring him to make Des Moines home.
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.
Designing a New Chapter in Iowa

Linzi Murray, a lifelong book lover, builds her dream bookstore in Des Moines, Iowa.
Company Chronicles

Learn why one entrepreneur started his businesses in Iowa – and why you should, too.
Black Capitol of Iowa Empowers Small Businesses

Our mission with the Black Capitol of Iowa Passport is to empower Black-owned businesses, continue to educate our community and help our small business owners be successful.