Olympic Wrestler Explores Entrepreneurship in Iowa

Wrestlers flock to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where Olympian Georgi Ivanov and his father opened a world-class training facility
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
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
Startup Spotlight: An Iowa Entrepreneur Shares Why Iowa

Des Moines native Emily Steele is on a mission to build technology and community to support small businesses and local communities.
From Pews to Pints

A dilapidated Clinton church was tactfully transformed into a stunning brewery and restaurant.
Iowa is Calling

Inspired individuals chase their dreams in Iowa for its lower cost of living, rich entrepreneurial ecosystem and creative, innovative and visionary minds.
Raising the Bar: Brix Wine & Whiskey

Explore Melissa Evans’ story of moving back to Iowa and turning a whiskey bar into a beloved local spot, Brix Wine & Whiskey, in Mason City with live music.
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.
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.
3 Surprising Keys to Career Success

Hummingbirds CEO Emily Steele shares her story of success