Bangladesh-Born Chef Finds Recipe for Success in Iowa
Suman Hoque built two farm-to-table restaurants in Des Moines, Iowa, blending global culinary training with local ingredients
Stitching a Life in Iowa
Congolese designer Belange Mutunda built a global fashion brand in Iowa, inspiring creatives through mentorship and education
Savor the Rise: Deja Keppler’s Flour Power Lifts Indianola’s Spirit
Deja Keppler’s journey led her not just to Iowa, but to opening the beloved Indianola bakery Savor the Rise
Homemade Cards & Crafts: Taylored Expressions in Ankeny, IA
Returning to Iowa gave papercraft purveyors Taylor and Jon Van Bruggen room to spread joy.
From the Iowa Beauty and the Business Plan: Simply Sámone
Iowa State University’s entrepreneurial energy helped Jassma’ray Johnson pursue her dorm room dreams.
Restoring Iowa’s Val Air Ballroom: A Sound Investment
A Central Iowa music promoter blended incentives to restore a culturally significant music venue.
A Love Letter to Iowa
Mike Vallely traveled across the world as a professional skateboarder and fell in love with Iowa along the way, inspiring him to make Des Moines home.
From Passion to Product
Eco Lips creators turned a DIY project into the beauty industry’s first organic lip balm.
Putting People First
Iowa distributor Frontier Co-op implements workforce initiatives that support working parents and address barriers for other untapped talent pools.
Opportunities Rooted in LeClaire
LeClaire offers small town Iowa charm with opportunities for career and entrepreneurship.