Category: Business
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Bank Iowa CEO on SVB Crisis and Impact on Iowans
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and takeover by Federal regulators sparked concern in the banking industry causing the DOW to lose 500 points early today (Wednesday). Jim Plagge, the CEO of Bank Iowa explains what happened, why it happened, and what impact this will have on Iowans. In just 30 min you will…
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Blk & Bold Turns 5. Founder, Pernell Cezar explains specialty coffee
Blk & Bold Specialty Beverages co-founder Pernell Cezar reached national distribution in Target in less than 2 years. As the Iowa-based Blk & Bold celebrates its 5th anniversary this year, we revisit this interview with him before they became a national sensation. What is specialty coffee? Even as a coffee fanatic, I had to ask…
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$30M fund investment director: the surprising state of Iowa startups
How many startups do you think are launching in Iowa? Would you have guessed Kaylee Williams, Investment Director of the InnoVenture Iowa Fund has spoken to 60 in the last 3 months? And that represents a tiny percentage! What on earth is going on? She breaks it all down. Williams explains why startups are drawn…
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She raised $1 million and shares digital marketing tactics you can use
Emily Steele is the founder of Hummingbirds based in Iowa. She shares tactical ideas and strategies your small business can utilize to grow your following, and grow your business today. This interview is like a small business cheat code. What is Hummingbirds? Steele just had a successful raise of $1M to grow Hummingbirds and expand…
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Why is alcohol more expensive in Iowa?
Why is Alcohol more expensive in Iowa?! Megan McKay, the founder, and CEO of Peace Tree Brewing Company explains Iowa’s nutty laws, why she started the company in Knoxville and announces their newest Iowa beer, 99 Pils. Why is alcohol more expensive in Iowa? Alcohol in Iowa is more expensive because of Iowa laws that…
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Manufacturing coming to Iowa amid global economic shift.
Manufacturers are streamlining supply chains and bringing manufacturing to the USA. Leisa Fox started MakeDSM to ensure the Iowa manufacturing sector capitalizes on this historic opportunity. Apple made huge news by announcing their drawdown of manufacturing in China, but their move is only the most visible sign of a global manufacturing trend ongoing for years.…
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Will A.I. replace farmers or give them an edge?
It seems like we read about bizarre uses for Artificial intelligence (A.I.) every day, but what practical uses do we see in the field, and will A.I. farming help the farmer or replace the farmer entirely? Colin Hurd, CEO of Ames-based MACH, is creating A.I. technology already making its way into Iowa farms. Will A.I.…
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Is this Iowa town the future of rural tech jobs?
A new rural tech hub in Iowa? The small town of Stanton, Iowa has made heavy investments into tech, remote, and hybrid workers by bringing a robust fiber optic connection to every home. As remote work takes hold and they launch a new technology park, has their time come? Kevin Cabbage, CEO of Farmers Mutual…
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New changes visible at Iowa’s largest airport
Iowa’s largest airport, the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) has been planning construction changes for years, but those changes are now in motion and visible from the street. Kevin Foley, Executive Director, explains what the new large concrete structure is, why the entrance has changed, outlines Phase 2 plans, and puts to rest the jokes…
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Is wage theft costing Iowans $900M per year?
It made statewide news, and politicians, including former Congresswoman Cindy Axne, spread the story: wage theft in Iowa is a problem. It may be costing Iowa workers $900 million a year to overtime payment violations, minimum wage law violations, and other forms. That’s a big number, but how accurate is it? Sean Finn, a policy…