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A Second Chance for My Family

Learn how Keeli and her children got new, safe, affordable housing with help from Iowa Finance Authority programs.

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February 19, 2025
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Small Business
Downtown
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2024 Open 4 Business Finalists

Main Street Iowa has named five finalists for its annual Open 4 Business Pitch Contest on Monday, Aug. 5, in conjunction with the 2024 Iowa Downtown Conference.

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July 26, 2024
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Owners of the GoldFinch Tap standing in front of their business' door
Advanced Manufacturing
Innovation
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The Sky is the Limit

Sky Factory was founded in Fairfield in 2002 and started out creating printed ceiling tiles until they transitioned to digital images and LED blacklighting.

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April 18, 2024
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lobby with virtual skylight
Small Business
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AAI/Spalding: Developing Next-Generation Sports Equipment

Jefferson manufacturer produces customized equipment including USA Gymnastics competitive trampoline products and the official backboards of the NCAA and NBA.

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April 4, 2024
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Energy
Bioscience
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From Patent to Progress

Myron Danzer and Chevron renewable energy group continue forging new paths for biofuels.

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January 15, 2024
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Innovation
Finance and Insurance
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Accelerating Insurance Innovation: More Than an Accelerator

Two Iowa-based Insurtech conveners create a network of entrepreneurial support

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December 4, 2023
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photo of two people seated at an office table in front of a wall with a stylized world map. One person has an open laptop, and the two people are engaged in a conversation.
Small Business
Advanced Manufacturing
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Eco Lips: Pure In Product and Practice

Iowa lip balm manufacturer paves the way for organic beauty products.

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December 4, 2023
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Gloved hands filling lip balm containers
Innovation
Story

Smart Solutions Redefining Safety and Security

Iowa Insurtech startup, Intellisee, creates AI software that sees the risk before you do.

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November 1, 2023
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Man wearing mask showing off technology at Intellisee
Innovation
Advanced Manufacturing
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Made (Efficiently) in Iowa

Read about five companies that are embracing technological advances to boost their productivity and support Iowa's advanced manufacturing industry.

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October 27, 2023
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Technology
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Learning Virtually Anywhere

Iowa EdTech startup, VictoryXR, creates schools of the future.

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October 12, 2023
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Innovation
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The Other Side(s) of the Coin: Investing in Iowa's Startup Scene

How Tej Dhawan’s entrepreneurial initiative continues to create support.

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September 28, 2023
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Group of people meeting at the Global Insurance Accelerator
Innovation
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Funding Innovative Solutions: ManchesterStory Group

ManchesterStory Group helps build the future of finance.

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August 17, 2023
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Jason Gross in front of a screen that reads 2030: The Future of Insurance
Downtown
Small Business
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Cafe Serves Coffee and Community

The Serving Cafe in West Branch is a finalist in Iowa's 2023 Open 4 Business Contest competing for a $20,000 grant to support business expansion.

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July 5, 2023
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The back of a tee shirt reading Living on Grace & Coffee
Downtown
Small Business
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Small Business Preserves History on Paper

Heron Kross in Ottumwa is a finalist in Iowa's 2023 Open 4 Business Contest competing for a $20,000 grant to support business expansion.

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July 5, 2023
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Erin Naylor works on restoring a paper object using a large magnifying glass
Downtown
Small Business
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Shoe Retailer Puts Their Best Foot Forward

Iowa Running Company in Cedar Rapids is a finalist in Iowa's 2023 Open 4 Business Contest competing for a $20,000 grant to support business expansion.

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July 5, 2023
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Jim Dwyer and Clifton Trebil-Smith, co-owners of Iowa Running Company in front of a wall of running shoes

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