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FarmHand App: Connecting job seekers with farming, agriculture jobs
Startup aims to bridge the gap between farm labor shortage and jobs lost due to COVID-19 pandemic AMES, Iowa (April 1, 2020) – Working in agriculture his entire life, Michael Schaeffer saw firsthand the challenges farmers face with labor shortage. Hoping to alleviate...
EDIR announces call for FY21 Regents Innovation Fund proposals
Request for Proposals – RIF Grants Competition and Proof-of-Concept Competition The Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations (EDIR) is now accepting applications for FY21 Regents Innovation Fund (RIF) proposals. There are two categories in which to apply:...
COVID-19 resources for businesses
The Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations at Iowa State University has centers ready and available to assist your business through the COVID-19 pandemic: Americas SBDC Iowa counselors are your first stop for navigating through the COVID-19 crisis. SBDC...
Governor Reynolds Announces COVID-19 Iowa Small Business Relief Program
Source: Iowa Economic Development Authority Financial Assistance and Tax Deferral Now Available to Eligible Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Governor Reynolds has launched a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program that will provide financial assistance to small...
ISU Startup Factory offering its cohort members dial-in guidance, support during pandemic
Zoom meeting scheduled to provide support during COVID-19 The ISU Startup Factory is inviting all current and former cohort members to join a “drop in” Zoom meeting to ask questions, learn what others are doing during the pandemic and share additional resources....
The Need for Strong Leadership Through COVID-19
Source: Medium - By Andrew Chung, Founder & Managing Partner @1955Capital Andrew Chung is the Founder & Managing Partner @ 1955 Capital and has been a tech investor and entrepreneur for over 20 years. He founded 1955 Capital to invest in transformative...