Business development

UI Venture School coming to Siouxland

Venture School, an intense six-week program for entrepreneurs developed by the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, is coming to Sioux City in September 2015. The program increases the chances of startup success and accelerates the timeline to launch, all through experiential learning activities including customer research, insight from experienced entrepreneurs and workshops. “We apply evidence-based entrepreneurship; not faith-based,”

BoomLife offers Leadership Workshop

Everyday, business owners, managers, and leaders of all types of organizations struggle to find ways to inspire colleagues and employees, drive engagement, and create opportunities for growth through lasting mutually beneficial relationships. It’s easy to say, but not so easy to do. Where do you even start? Tom Eakin, the owner of BoomLife, LLC, and author of Finding Success: Get

Tech Town Hall to Stop in Sioux City

The Technology Association of Iowa’s Tech Town Hall series has prompted important industry discussions across Iowa, and now it is stopping in Sioux City. The evening brings together local industry leaders who serve as panelists and guide discussions ranging from community branding to technology education in our middle schools. Come join the conversation and have your voice heard as we bring the

Entrepalooza is here!

Join hundreds of Siouxlanders in celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit in our community by attending the great events taking place during Entrepalooza.  For more information and a complete list of events click here.

UNI to Launch Regional Entrepreneurship Project in Western Iowa

The University of Northern Iowa’s Business & Community Services (BCS) will collaborate with regional economic development groups in Iowa’s Monona, Plymouth and Woodbury counties to launch a new initiative to support and encourage entrepreneurship and start-up businesses. The Regional Entrepreneurship Project is provided through a grant to UNI as part of the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) University Center Program.

Matthews talks business, inspiration and superpowers

Business coach, author and entrepreneur Mitch Matthews will give a talk titled “Google Your Brain” at Business for Breakfast on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 a.m. We got a chance to ask him 5 questions today about his talk, who inspired him and even his superpower. What does it mean to Google your brain? “Google your brain” is a metaphor

Launch Week kicks off in Sioux City September 5th

We know that entrepreneurs start companies that create jobs, invest in the community, and generate economic growth. In Sioux City, we want to encourage people to be innovative and explore their own entrepreneurial ideas, and the 2nd annual Launch Week will do just that! With speakers, startup presentations and plenty of networking, Launch Week aims to inspire, motivate, and promote collaboration among

Biz Brew sponsored by Jolly Rogers

Join us for a hot summer night of networking, entrepreneurship and drinks on the river. Biz Brew is about meeting new faces, talking innovation and making connections with local small businesses, startups and the community that supports them. The best part – we’re gathering on the river at Jolly Rogers. The awesome folks there have agreed to host and sponsor

Join us for First Friday coffee

This Friday, Dec. 6, from 8-10 a.m., join Startup Sioux City and the Springboard Coworking team for our first First Friday Coffee. It’s pretty basic – show up, enjoy some great java and share your plan for changing the world. Ok, there are no stipulations about what you must talk about, but we do hope to form a vision for