America’s SBDC proudly unveils its newly elected board members and officers for the upcoming year. Every year, a select group of nominees is chosen during the National America’s Small Business Development...

President Wendy Wintersteen has permanently appointed David Spalding to vice president for economic development and industry relations (EDIR), effective Sept. 1 and pending approval by the state Board of Regents.

The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State University has announced the appointment of Mike O’Donnell as its director, effective June 16. With a distinguished background in manufacturing and engineering, O’Donnell brings a wealth of knowledge and exemplary leadership experience to this position.

Fueled by the momentum generated from three-consecutive NCAA Women’s Tennis Tournament appearances, including a run to the 2023 Elite Eight, Iowa State Athletics has unveiled plans for an indoor and outdoor tennis …

Iowa State Economic Development is pleased to announce that Lisa Shimkat, State Director of America’s SBDC, Iowa has been named a 2023 Woman of Influence by the Des Moines Business Record. This award celebrates the hard work of Central Iowa women who have gone above...

The Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations is accepting applications through May 22 for FY 2024 Innovation Acceleration Fund grants.

Iowa State University Research Park is proud to announce the promotion of Alison Doyle to Associate Director. In her new position, Doyle will work closely
with President Rick Sanders to continue to grow Iowa State University Research Park as an innovation community and incubator for new and expanding businesses.

The Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab will provide more than 85,000 square feet for ISU’s College of Agriculture and Life Science’s Digital Ag Innovation team as well as agriculture-based business tenants to access technology, research, development and each other for innovation opportunities primarily focused on digital and precision agriculture.

From: Business Record David Spalding, the Raisbeck endowed dean of the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business and interim vice president of economic development and industry relations at Iowa State University, testified Wednesday, December 14, 2022 before the U.S....