2014 Was a Big Year for Startup Successes in Sioux City
Startup Sioux City has seen great growth since it started more than two years ago, but by far the greatest strides – in growth, in recognition and engagement – came in 2014. So what happened that made is such a big year? Plenty. For the most part, the success this year came with much greater awareness. Small business leaders, city
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.
Sioux City’s Launch Week Events Announced
The 2nd annual Launch Week aims to inspire, motivate, and promote collaboration among professionals, as well as encourage people to be innovative and explore their own entrepreneurial ideas. Join us for a week of creativity beginning September 5th! Startup Weekend is a hands-on experience where entrepreneurs, business professionals, and anyone interested in building a business can come together over the course of
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
Entrepreneurship tour to end 6-city stop in Sioux City
On Aug. 6-7, Think 29, a group of entrepreneurs with the goal to see technology and innovation thrive along the I-29 corridor, will launch the first Think 29 Tour with the goal of getting startup community leaders talking and supporting each others’ efforts regionally. The tour will travel from Fargo to Sioux City over two days, making stops in Watertown,
Startup Weekend coming to Sioux City on Sept. 5
Sean Richardson of RXA Technology announced that Startup Weekend is coming to Sioux City on Sept. 5. Startup Weekend is a 54-hour challenge to create a startup. It is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with more than 1,800
Base 3 features 3 national speakers on July 17
RXA Technology is hosting a night of entrepreneurship on July 17, welcoming three national speakers to Base 3. The night will begin with a Biz Brew networking mixer sponsored by Startup Sioux City. The event will feature speakers Alex Altomare, Co Founder of BetaBlox, Founder of The Lean Lab, and Techstars Mentor; Scott Conley, Managing Partner of Flipstone Technology Partners;
Biz Brew sponsored by 4th Street Sports Bar
Are you an entrepreneur, small business owner, student, or creative spirit who is looking to collaborate with other innovative thinkers? Or, have you been looking for fun ways to meet new people and get involved in the community? Great, we thought so! Join us for Biz Brew on Wednesday, April 16th at 5:00 p.m. at 4th Street Sports Bar. This
Sharks entrepreneurial event sees incredible night of pitches
Did you miss Swimming with the Sharks? That’s ok, here’s a recap. This year was the best yet with 8 great ideas for innovative and cultural experiences in Sioux City. In fact, the ideas were so great that the money got split between all of the finalists. Here is a list of how the award money was split. Michael Billings
Biz Brew and Base 3 Tomorrow Night
Tomorrow night, January 30th, the entrepreneurial event that is kickstarting the movement for 2014 is here! Biz Brew and Base 3 have partnered up to make this an amazing night of networking and learning. The night will start at 5 pm with the Biz Brew. This event is must for anyone with even just an idea. The networking, connections, and