Ames restaurant Mr. Burrito to launch retail salsa line

by Victor Oyervides, ISU Small Business Development Center program specialist COVID-19 has pounded small businesses nationwide and disrupted business as usual. Many small businesses pivoted their business models to survive; others had to shut down. Coming out of this disruption, one thing has been clear: small businesses that took steps to rethink and reset their … Continue reading Ames restaurant Mr. Burrito to launch retail salsa line

Small businesses invited to inform Iowa COVID-19 recovery

by Courtney Long, FFED program coordinator The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Polk County and other regional community partners are working to improve economic stability and recovery from COVID-19. As part of this effort, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is supporting the project through understanding small business (under 50 employees) and community organization’s challenges and … Continue reading Small businesses invited to inform Iowa COVID-19 recovery

Training the next generation of Iowa winemakers

Most people think of trades like electricians and plumbers when they hear “apprenticeships.” The truth is, apprenticeships are available in a wide variety of careers. As businesses have faced growing challenges finding qualified workers, and barriers to education have grown, more and more businesses have launched unique and innovative apprenticeship programs in new occupations to … Continue reading Training the next generation of Iowa winemakers