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Press Release – New Markets, Government Contracts, Export and Emerging Industries

July 28th, 2010 admin No comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Committee member Eric Thomas stated that “This event will be a great forum to hear from and talk to state, local, and federal government representatives on financing for your business, working with governmental agencies and opportunities in new markets. We’re also excited that leaders from the community will be on hand to discuss their stories on entrepreneurship and the challenges small business owners and entrepreneurs face today.”

Statewide Contest Worth $1,000 a Month

June 3rd, 2010 admin No comments

CEDAR FALLS, IowaMyEntre.Net, Iowa’s online community for Iowa entrepreneurs and small business, has announced the launch of the new ‘Dream Big Grow Here’ contest for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Iowa. Starting in June, businesses statewide can compete monthly to win $1,000 to help bring their business concept to reality or help their business to grow here in Iowa.


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Biomedical Synergies welcomed

April 30th, 2010 admin No comments

New company will bring more than 80 jobs to Mount Pleasant.
By REX L. TROUTE
rtroute@thehawkeye.com

MOUNT PLEASANT IOWA — Thursday afternoon's glad-handing at the Howe Student Activity Center was a community's business version of victory as Mount Pleasant officially welcomed Biomedical Synergies to its friendly borders. The goal of bringing 87 jobs to the city in the next five years was received with open arms.

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2010 JOB EXPO

April 18th, 2010 admin No comments

IowaWorks Central Iowa,
The Des Moines Register, 2 The Top Career Advancement Strategies and Registered Apprenticeship
Proudly Present the:

Iowa Works Central Iowa
Click here to see the full event information.

Mount Pleasant Iowa Crossroads Interactive video

March 4th, 2010 admin No comments

Fell free to check out the Mount Pleasant Iowa
Crossroads Interactive Video.
(Located in Henry County Iowa)

Click here to play video.
*Please note: You may need to update your Shockwave player. If it does not automatically update, click here to download.

Webinar: The Green Economy and the Role of Chambers of Commerce

March 3rd, 2010 admin No comments

Thursday, March 11, 2010
1:30 – 2:30pm ET

Chambers of Commerce across the South have initiated new programs and initiatives to promote and support green business and sustainability initiatives. This webinar will explore what chamber leaders are seeing across the region as well as learn about specific initiatives such as St. Louis’ Climate Prosperity Project and Chapel Hill’s Green Plus program.

The webinar is free, but pre-registration required.
Register for the webinar here:https://southern.ilinc.com/register/cyxhyzv.

Most Innovative Companies – China

February 26th, 2010 admin No comments

An article worth mentioning. These are the “Fast Company” top 10 most innovative companies in China.

Leading the way for the rest of the world. Click here to read more about each company.

  1. Huawei Technologies
  2. BYD
  3. Alibaba
  4. Huayi Brothers
  5. Tencent
  6. Suntech Power
  7. Sohu
  8. Eno
  9. Ctrip
  10. Baidu

Image courtesy of Suntech

Start, Grow, Transform

February 1st, 2010 admin No comments

Start, Grow, Transform

“Documenting, inspiring, and accelerating community resilience.”

Peer-to-peer Business Network Survey

January 27th, 2010 admin No comments

Peer-to-peer

Iowa Workforce Development’s Peer-to-Peer Business Network Survey.
We know your time is valuable, but the few minutes you take to complete the questionnaire will provide essential feedback for us.

Click here to take the survey!

About 175 Brave Sub Zero Weather to Attend Jobs Forum in St. Louis

January 12th, 2010 admin No comments

Many dug out of snow drifts and bundled up due to temperatures well below zero on Saturday to attend the Tri-State Jobs & Economic Development Forum in St. Louis hosted by USDA Rural Development  (RD) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) of Illinois, Iowa and Missouri.  The forum was held in conjunction with the Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture.

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