Reprinted with permission from This is North Iowa. Ashley Coleman, founder of Simply Nourished, had a vision to bring a wider variety of health and wellness options to North Iowa but she never expected where her vision would take her. Ashley opened the fan-favorite shop in 2015 in a small storefront across from their home … Continue reading Simply Nourished brings wellness within reach for North Iowans
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
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
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